Men's Reserve Div
ODDS & ENDS TIE THE SEASON TOGETHER
Pictured with coaches are the Johnny Shepherd Award winners- Bronwyn, Ollie and Zec. Whilst on the field results on the weekend were not what might have been hoped for, things off the pitch were exemplary. For starters, this writer offers bouquets to MCs of the Player Awards Dinner,...
Monday's Musings
CURTAIN CLOSES AT HOME The curtain-raiser was between Ceedub and old foes and good friends, Port Alberni. The Black Sheep had a league lead over the hosts, but it turned out to be a good battle and an enjoyable game. Port opened the account, but CW responded, and the line read 7 – 5...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
A BANNER YEAR – UNLIKE NO OTHER This season has seen a trifecta of amazing contributions towards the benefit and growth of CW rugby. A new field, a new storage shed, and new lights are the legacy of many, but Brent Johnston must be honored as the guiding light of all three projects. ...
Monday's Musings
Victors CW PUNCH PLAYOFF TICKET – WOMEN’S PREMIER On Saturday last Burnaby Lake visited the House of Windsor. The very early stages saw a break by CW’s Brown and on to Newsome for first blood – oh, no, forward pass! Then it was a patented scoot from Currey, pass on to Newsome. Olivia...
Hosts Looking For Season Split
CW's Premier women will return to Windsor tomorrow to take on Burnaby Lake RFC. Burnaby were the victors at home back in November, winning 46 - 27. CW will start the same team that pinched one from Westshore last Saturday, so there will be plenty at stake. The Men's Divvies which was slated...
MONDAY's MUSINGS - HARDWARE GOES WEST
(Honest toil from two deservees. Credit, Norm Le Bus) Westshore were loaded for bear and although the contest was bookended by CW scoring from Easson and Fatt, it was all Westshore in between, comprehensively compiling 43 points primarily earned on the back of Isherwood who chipped in a...
BATTLE FOR BARNARD
It has been a quadrennial since tomorrow’s two clubs have done battle for Island supremacy. The 115-year-old Barnard Cup will be up for grabs tomorrow at Windsor at 2:30. The match will also determine if CW can make its fifth defense of the Gerwing Shield. This is not exactly the equivalent...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
ISLAND MEN'S SUPREMACY - BARNARD CUP DECIDER This coming Saturday sees Alumni Weekend. This event will be highlighted when legends of the past take to the pitch for some touch rugby. The highlight of the day will be Premier matches between Westshore and CW Men's & Women's teams. In...
Monday's Musings
Credit - John Richardson images. HOWARD'S RAIDERS REPELLED! A couple of points as a precursor to this report. This match was for the Gerwing Challenge Shield. CW completed its fourth defense which is a record number of successes by any VIRU club since the inception of the Shield. ...
Even Tussle Expected
Tomorrow's matches should provide good entertainment as the two sides seek to solidify their playoff spots. In Premier action, the Vikes will field two backs who cut their teeth at Windsor Park - Gareth Sandner and Angus Boyd-Porter. Sandner seems to be Scott's go to starter at #10, whilst Gus...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
SATURDAY'S MATCHES Like Zec, today's earlier post got away from me. Apologies to any readers who visited our website. I'll get it correct this time around! 12:45 CW Div 1 Vs UVic ...
Monday's Musings
John Richardson Images Bear Truly TamedThe scoring in this one started early, and in contrast to what has often been the case this season, it was in CW’s favor. Bowd scythed...
Beware of the Wounded Bear!
Credit - John RichardsonIt's a quadruple-header tomorrow at James Bay. The women play early games in Div.1 & Div.2, followed by Divvies men and Premier men. This pundit has nothing to slip with the early games and comments on the main match are...
GAME ON!
Late Breaking. Not everything is cancelled. It has just come to our attention that there will be a Women's Premier match at the House of Windsor tomorrow, kickoff 12:45. The featured protagonists are CW and Westshore. Westshore sit second on the table with 15 points and CW lie in fourth...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul on Thursday!
NAME THAT TEAM This item produced a number of responses. So, for those who did not get fingers to keys, here you go: L to R (Back). Dick Ellis, Ray Calton, Gary Johnston, Ed Bryans, Gody Gudmunseth, Daog Graham, Dick Smith, Paul Carnes, Maurice Preece, Dave Price, Oscar King. (Front)...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
(Photo credit John Richardson Images) AROUND CEEDUB (John’s site once again offers some magical action photos.) Today, we commence with a shout out to Zech Pilgrim, largely responsible for putting together Men's Rookie Night last Saturday. It was an evening full of hijinks and...
Monday's Musings
(Credit, John Richardson) Warriors Answer the Call CW Premiers started in a lively fashion on Saturday. The Pride responded with a hefty “Garryowen” which was mishandled and so, it was ten minutes of “Even-Steven” that ensued. Consecutive touch finders from Bowd ended with a good...
A Mixed Bag
Tomorrow will see the first action of the "second half" CW Men's Divvies (Div. 1) will take on the Comox Kickers. Comox will be after CW's scalp following their 10 - 22 loss before Christmas. CW has a slight lead in the standings, but the Valley team is always "good value". The Divvies will...
Monday's Musings
FILL THESE SEATS! TICKETS ON SALE! CW's Annual Fun(d)raiser Dinner & AuctionWhen: Saturday, Mar 8th. Bar opens at 5:30pm. Dinner at 6:30pmWhere: The Union Club, 805 Gordon Street Who: CW Community (19 years of age and older)Tickets: $160 per person; $310 per couple; $1500 per table of...
Monday's Musings
STUDENTS SCHOOL CEEDUB AND THEN THE SUN SHONE The UVic Vikings have finally opened their 2023/24 Premier campaign after a win over CW. It was an excellent setting for the occasion on Friday evening. The grandstand was eight parts full, including a good sprinkling of The Faithful,...
The GOOD, the BAD and the MONDAY!
THE GOOD Amazing! Boys’ youth rugby was on display at Windsor on Sunday. The action was in the VIRU semi-finals. CW was the victor in U14, U16, and U18 action. U14 BOYS It was CW with a healthy total vs a Comox team that battled bravely to score three second half tries. This was a...
Every Picture Tells a Story!
Photo - John Richardson Last week this site offered a reward for the Photo-of-the-Day. Unfortunately, entries were not forthcoming but the excellent work of John Richardson, with his permission, is being offered to show a couple of his shots from the day. John’s photos do have a price to...
MONDAY's MUSINGS - BRAGGING RIGHTS
Photo - John Richardson France, RSA, Australia, Ireland, Italy, Romania, Scotland, CW GAME #1 – Women’s Div. 2 saw JBAA defeat CW 44 – 10. CW continues to struggle on the score board but not in the Enjoyment Department and improvement is recognized. GAME #2 – Women’s Div. 1, and it was...
A Weekend of International Bragging Rights
Will it be NZ or France; South Africa or England; Australia or Wales; Ireland or Argentina; Italy or Georgia; Canada or Romania; Scotland or Portugal; or our “own” Canada or USA? CW’s Premier women face Seattle RFC tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. This match will be preceded by CW VS JBAA women in Div. 1 &...
Rugby Canada Visits Windsor
Last weekend, members of Rugby Canada's Mens & Womens programs spent Sunday morning with CW girls and boys Minis. This is the modelling and mentoring we need for the game in Canada and we are lucky the training base is situated in Victoria. I heard this was a players' response and...