Men's Reserve Div
Triple-Header at Westshore
Finnie on the rampage. Overheard at training last night, from Captain Chiz; “Don’t take this game lightly, Westshore always shows up to play us!” Truer words could not be said, no matter what the respective records of the Premier teams are to date. Today we will just touch briefly on the...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
$$$ Make A Club Go Round Today we announce the cancellation of our Annual Fun(d)raiser Dinner. The Executive have deliberated long and hard before arriving at this decision. Costs are not going down, and money does not grow...
The Boys are Happy or What???
Oh, and there was rugby too!!! Yesterday, the CW Islanders Third Div. sought to keep their perfect record intact when they took on the Comox Kickers. That is one heck of a trip, so good show Comox for mustering sixteen players to make the game. CW had 27 guys dressed for this one, so...
Saturday's 'semblings
Bowd finds another way to beat the defensive line. The day unfolded under a glorious sky, yet a chill, when out of the sun, and no wind factor to speak of. Fans had barely settled and for this pundit, years of “eyes in the back of the head”, caught Makaroff diving over...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Pre-Cursor to Saturday This week the Premier Women will face a very good UBC Thunderbird side. The UBC Varsity side stays together and plays as a “club” in the BCRU Premier league whereas their Island counterparts, UVic, close their rugby season after the National Championships where this...
Monday's Musings
A few items of mention today. We’ll start with weekend recaps. CW Div. 3 Islanders CW 38. Nanaimo 17 Half time score CW 19. Nanaimo 7 T:Alex Clark, Clayton Daum (2), Steve Rennick, Cam Hayward, Don Swainson. C: Marshall Stove (4) Nanaimo: 3T 1C It was a fast-moving game for both sides...
Not a rugby day? Not half!
BARD AT ITS BEST Today was a unique opportunity to support our Platinum club sponsor, Victoria Pub Co., and mine host, Matt McNeill. The Bard, Times and Penny opened their doors early with a special breakfast and rugby offer. The rugby offer was to take in the two opening Six Nations...
Men Divvies to the Hub City
Only action for CW rugby this weekend - Men's 1st & 3rd Division at Nanaimo. Oh, and Six Nations at The Bard. Doors open 7:00 a.m. Breaka $9 before 9:00!! IRELAND WALES ENGLAND ...
Monday's Musings
TWO CUP GAMES DECIDED IN COWICHAN Winter weather conditions were evident as players wended their way north, one group of players and supporters being delayed by a four-vehicle accident at the summit! Regardless, the show went on.A very young and inexperienced...
Second Div Sides Battle for Cups
CW Div. 2 Men now fondly known as The Divvies, will travel to Herd Road tomorrow to cheer on our Ladies and then dress for battle against Cowichan Men for the right to hoist the Times Cup, symbol of Island Div 2 supremacy. The Divvies had earned home-field 'advantage' with an undefeated season...
Barnard on the Shelf
(Photo, Wendy Norman) After a two-year hiatus, due to Covid, the Barnard Cup was revisited this Fall season. Saturday last saw some of the wettest and most miserable conditions for some time but credit to Brent Johnson and some leniency from Oak Bay Municipality, the games took place, albeit...
Venue Change
2nd. Div., 1:00 p.m. today. Moved to Carnarvon...
BATTLE FOR BARNARD
Last meeting, Sawyer smuggling! In what has been a very topsy-turvy ‘season’ Westshore and CW come to battle tomorrow for the Barnard Cup, symbol of Island men’s rugby supremacy. No club has fielded full-strength sides to date and with Coastal Cup play completed, one can imagine the...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
BARNARD CUP CW won this title in 2019 and will look to repeat when they take on Westshore at Windsor, this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. This site will have more news about selections on Friday, ftm just book it! The main game will be preceeded by a Divvies 'curtain-raiser' at 1:00 between the same...
WEEKEND GAMES NIXXED
Officials from both Cowichan and CW clubs have arrived at the most prudent decision for the weekend, that being, cancellation of both games. Given Provincial travel requests regarding essential travel only, the fact that the Malahat is still one-lane, in a major state of disrepair and the Mill...
Monday's Musings
Another Sandison Breakout CW TAKES A PAIR With an 11:30 k.o., Comox must have left at dawn! More credit to them and thanks for that contribution. The woes on the pitch compounded the long day as limited numbers and injuries during the contest gutted their efforts. CW Captain,...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
REMEMBRANCE DAY Throughout France, Belgium and Holland can be found innumerable small cemeteries as one drives the byways. Today we remember those who gave their lives for the cause of peace, not just in the Great Wars but all the conflicts since. In a world that seems totally crazy at...
Monday's Musings
Trifecta at the Hub City There was moisture aplenty at May Bennett Park however it did not seem to interfere with the Visitors scoring ability in all three games, amassing major points against few. Women's Premier CW travelled with a good contingent, so much so, they spared a few ladies...
Three Teams to the Hub City
Captain Chiz, last time round at the Hornet's Nest CW sends three teams over the 'Hat to Nanaimo tomorrow. We have no news re the Women's selection however, the Men will be led by the high-flying, Liam Chisholm. It is two strong groups that will face the Hornets. Divvies, deservedly led...
Monday's Musings
A frequent line out sight on the day at Wallace! MEN NOTCH DAILY DOUBLE CW had approximately eighty vaccinated and registered men and women in rugby gear and in action on Saturday last. Action opened with he ‘Divvies’ (2nd Div.), playing Cowichan RFC at Windsor. Pre-game predictions...
FULL SLATE OF SATURDAY MATCHES
No stopping Mike! FIRSTS Vs NORSE All three of CW's senior teams will be in action this Saturday in Victoria. The Men's 1st Division team will be up against the UVic Norsemen at Wallace Field, UVic at 1:15 p.m. The Firsts aka Prems, will be skippered by former Vike, Liam Chisholm and the...
Monday's Musings
NORSEMEN FACE SEVERE TEST Noting that UVic will field two teams next Saturday, in both Coastal Cup and Barnard Cup, it is not their first rodeo in this spot, however, we have to go back fifty years before the precedent was set when UVic had both a Viking and Norseman team in the 1st...
CW Thanks Past President
This past week saw the second Zoom AGM the club has held. Some 49 participants took in proceedings as a new Board was elected. It was an occasion when President, Dave Crossley announced his resignation from the position. As well, Treasurer, Jason Lewis also declared closure to his term...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Three Musketeers! CW Across the Leagues CWRFC has espoused the notion of following the path from Minis to Internationals, for some time. It is interesting to observe some of the outcomes of this notion, ensuring players have had quality coaching and attention to personal growth along...
Monday's Musings
Support Our Sponsors Mother Nature Welcomes Return of Rugby A Windsor Park bathed in sun, supporters’ banners displayed, scoreboard turning over, field prepared by regulars, Shep, Morley and Bogey, the indominatable Peter Kilshaw and Gord Hawkins, the CW Face at the Gate, cajoling a...