Juniors
PROOF OF THE PUDDING
Captain Canada, Sophie deGoede............FROM THE GRASS ROOTS Lockie Kratz Caroline Crossley Jack Carson Robinson, N.Carson, L.Kratz, White, G.Kratz, Newhook Sophie de Goede & Jack Carson, circa 2002/3. ADDENDUM - Luke McClosky, Mike Fualefau, Brennig...
Monday's Musings
“We Are the Champions” Three teams representing the club at the BC Finals left Victoria early yesterday morning to test themselves against the best of the mainland. Can the reader imagine fifteen-year-old boys having to drag themselves out of bed at 5:00 a.m. to ride for two hours to play a...
Get On The Bus, Gus!
Let's get those in this picture on the bus! There are still some seats on the spectator's bus on Sunday. CW Executive has decided to treat the cost of the ride! [FOOTNOTE: People under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. CW takes no responsibility for any supporters travelling on...
A Colorful Collage
U14 Boys set the pace on Finals Day. (Photos - Thomas Buchan.)P.S. For those who asked regarding Monday's Musings the U16 Boy's score - Final CW 45 JBAA 5.BC Finals - FILL THE BUS! U16 Boys Vs Bayside. U18 Girls Vs Abbotsford. U18 Boys Vs UBCOB Ravens. The news...
Monday's Musings
NSMT Captain and Toronto Arrows mainstay, Lucas Rumball. News released by The Province today has confirmed that the Toronto Arrows, Canada's only team in the professional, North American Rugby League (MLR), has folded due to, in all intents and purposes, what looks like financial issues....
CAPS CLOSE THE CURTAIN FOR MEN
Pictured is Johnny Humphries making his return for the season with the Divvies tomorrow. He will join Harry Seymour and a couple of others for a solid selection. The backline is an interesting selection, anchored by veteran Gerhardt in the centres. We will await to see if it can break the...
WIND - UP WEEKEND
Caps, McKinnon, a wily veteran! CW Men’s Divvies take on Capilanos at the House of Windsor at 1:00 p.m. this Saturday. Neither team has posted a “W” to date, so the contest has the makings of a good battle. The Premier encounter will follow when two grizzled old foes grace the pitch. Caps...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
CW CONNECTS WITH COMMUNITY One of yesterday’s Hallowe’en Highlights took place in the Oak Bay village when the Ave was shut down, Police and Fire took over with a Funday and all businesses handed out treats to the kids in the hood. CW took the opportunity to link with our Platinum sponsor,...
Monday's Musings
Man/Woman-In-The -Middle With the RWC being front and centre in the eyes and mind of every rugby fan world-wide, at the present time, so too is the man (in this case) who carries the whistle. Officiating the game of rugby has become increasingly challenging since the advent of professionalism...
ONE FOR THE AGES
Johny Sexton leaves the fray. Credit Rugby World Cup. As predicted, it was a must see! Ireland placed their strong claim to the Webb Ellis trophy with their victory over RSA last weekend. There will be a couple of other thrillers this weekend when Fiji pushes their claim for the final...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
AROUND CEEDUBCOACHING SUMMIT A very successful weekend saw some twenty plus club coaches work with Dave Hill, through a curriculum of rugby skills and safe sport. The weekend also saw a successful Introduction to Refereeing Clinic. Good...
HOME OPENER
CWRFC will play host to the visiting Westshore RFC Men's Premier XV tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. This will be the first home game of the season and it had been hoped that this day would see a triple-header. Unfortunately, for the second consecutive week, the Tricolours have been unable to field a...
Weekend Warriors
Apologies to our 'regulars' for absence of blogs this week. This old luddite has been unravelling the variences of Windows 11 Vs my former, much more familiar, Windows 10 and some updates with a new hard drive! CW's Islanders - a collection of young, old and restless took to the pitch...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
SEVENS HEAVEN Also from last weekend…. Last weekend BCRU hosted two PRC 7’s Tournaments in conjunction with the RAN 7’s – Girl’s U15 & Boy’s U17. We have some news form the boy’s manager. VIRU TIDE lost one match in the Round Robin to Vancouver South and faced them again, later in the...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
CW, ONE CLUB, ALL AGES; ALL ABILITIES WORDS OF WELCOME – FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK This is my first formal communication since assuming the role of President of Castaway-Wanderers RFC back in April. You can find information about me (yawn) on the web site. I’d rather use this space to...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
To Be Envious Of It has always been an interesting issue to discuss, that being Seattle RFC’s inclusion in the BC Premier league! Coming up is the Annual Can Am 7’s Tournament on July 8th. This year’s host is Chuckanut Bay RFC on their amazing facility – the 17.5 acre, deWilde Fields, the...
Bits & Pieces
We kick off with this tidbit from Past President, The Don Swainson. "Some readers may be aware that Paddy O'Gorman, a member of the Evergreen RFC is campaigning to get an MLR team to Vancouver. A landing page has gone live that allows the visitor to sign up to express interest in the venture...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul on Thursday!
James Bay Minis protect the ball. Today we are full of Juniors news. CW Minis hosted the Island Spring Jamboree last Sunday. It was a great turnout and there were many smiles all around. Thank you to the volunteers who stepped up to make this morning a success. These club events can’t...
A Precursor To Easter
Yesterday, CW U14 & U15 lads were exposed to "International rugby" when they faced Kenilworth School from England. Although the scoreboard showed quite a disparity, the exercise was invaluable. CW's VP, Dave Hill, welcomed the guests and talked about the value of...
Monday's Musings
Fun Day at The House. CW wishes to thank Nanaimo Hornets for coming down for an exhibition stint on Saturday last. Our boys were able to give a group of Islanders a run and the Visitors managed a thirty something to twenty something win. Players then retired to The Penny for post...
CW PAST & PRESENT
Jimmy Grier, the perfect person to meld the Wanderers and the Castaways, was CW's first President. Pictured here, he tells the tale. CW LEGENDS NIGHT Last Friday a gathering of Castaway and Wanderers ex-players gathered at The Temple to meet new and returning players of our men’s teams and...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
CELEBRATING THE SEASON Last week, CW Youth Age Grade Girls and Boys celebrated their very successful seasons with their inaugural Banquet. Hosted by Oak Bay Rec and Catering, some seventy players and fifty parents, plus assorted coaches and alickadoos were present. The evening was Emceed...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
STACK 'EM UP! Seems like the chipping service provided has had a great response to date. With the Festive Season finally coming to an end, we remind supporters that the service will be available again this weekend, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Rose Garden, Windsor Park. Not much else...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Captain Canada, Sophie de Goede, presents Winners medals to CW U14’s. JUNIORS PROVIDE A MIXED BAG Last Sunday there were fireworks aplenty at The House. The U14 Boys had a one-sided win over Comox Rapids. A good effort on the Rapids part, punching in a couple against this very strong...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Exciting news! CW’s Annual Fun(d)raiser Dinner & Auction is back, face-to-face, with a special twist to the evening, at the Union Club on Feb 25th, 2023 – be sure to mark this date on your calendars! Many thanks to all our donors and bidders for your fabulous support with our online auction!...