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Pyker Hangs 'Em Up
SYDNEY Swans premiership ruckman Mike Pyke has announced his retirement, ending one of the most extraordinary stories in the game. On Friday, the always-understated big man tweeted a photo of his boots hanging up inside his locker at the SCG, signaling his career was over. The former...
CW Hosts Westshore, Port; Ladies Visit Comox
The CW men return to action tomorrow when they host Port Alberni Black Sheep (1st. Division) and Westshore in the Premier contest. Both opposition represent a stern test, with the Port on top of the First Div table and Westshore on the improve with each outing. CW women are on the road to face...
You Be The Judge
Has rugby become “over-officiated”? In days of yore it could be said that if a player “made as few errors as the ref”, he was doing okay. Then came the AR, miked to the ref; then the TMO and now, the Citing Commissioners, to reduce officiating errors to virtually nil, so much so, that even the...
RWC and 'The Minnows'
Well, after looking at point differentials in the RWC, one notes that over 13 games there was an average of 40.6 in differential spread. Announcers were regularly heard to applaud the IRB with the "narrowing of the gap" but really? Rumour of quality salaries for coaches in Tier 2 countries...
Les Rouges Allez-ed Pretty Good
Although it probably was a foregone conclusion, the French victory was a mere touch of icing for this pundit after two weeks of meandering in Belgium and Normandy where I experienced the genuine honesty and respect of the French people for Canadians who fought in the two wars. The French...
Tiedemann Performance Lauded "Outstanding"
Pictured here is Andrew Tiedemann scoring another try against his old club, UVic. Tieds scored his first try for the Nats yesterday, after 33 caps. His try was the lone Canadian tally in a 16 – 15 “upset” victory over higher ranked, Georgia. Canada, ranked #18 got the better of Georgia,...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Today, our blog features a bio of another one of CW’s U18 players, off to the U.K. – Carter White. C.W. recently had an opportunity to catch up with Carter and pose a couple of questions. What school do you attend? C.W.: I’m currently in Grade 12 at Oak Bay High School. When did you first...
"It Just Wasn't Good Enough"
Blevins Sniffs the Line Wished it was as good as R.C’s Twitter feed made it out BUT the above quote from the coach after another Canadian, error-filled performance against a better drilled and skilled and sized, opposition on Saturday at Twin Elms in Ontario, sums it up. This match could...
Pritch Packs It In
PRITCH HANGS THEM UP. We bring readers the following quote from a class guy, in case you have not already seen it. Pritch has brought much to the Canadian scene over a period of twelve years, ending with over 600 “International points”. “Looking back on my time spent in a Canadian jersey...
Dust 'Em Off!
Late-breaking but bring your cleats for a game......Sunday @ Windsor. 11:20 – 11:45 Game 1 – Velox vs. CW (U35) 11:45 – 12:10 Game 2 – Ebb Tide vs. CW Masters (Over 35) 5 minute break 12:15 – 12:40 Game 3 – Velox vs. JBAA (U35) 12:40 – 1:05 Game 4 – Ebb Tide vs. Barbarians (Over 35) 5...
A Tragedy in the Rugby Community
It seems like an age since this morning's blog post, welcoming Wallington Grammar School and the excitement of Thursday's match for our boys. Tonight we have the very sad announcement that the team has returned to the U.K. following an accident that occured during a scheduled swim at...
Monday's Musings
Medal Mania at Pan Am's. Canada’s Women’s Sevens second home-soil appearance for this season, was pure gold as they routed the U.S., 55 – 7 to win the first-ever Women’s Pan Am title. The side surrendered only a mere nineteen points over six games in the competition. One simply cannot find...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
CW Men's Coaching Team for the Coming Season CW’s President, Don Swainson, has announced the coaching team for men’s rugby for the coming season. Don offers; “We are pleased with the strength of our coaching and management staff. We also have good numbers of returning elite players and...
Welcome to B.C. Rugby, Annabel Kehoe
The British Columbia Rugby Union Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Annabel Kehoe as the new Chief Executive Officer of BC Rugby. Prior to joining BC Rugby, Kehoe was the Director of Business Development at Rowing Canada Aviron, where she was tasked with...
Monday's Musings
Pyke Tops the Ton in Aussie Rules The former Canadian rugby international played his 100th game on Saturday when Sydney faced Gold Coast. The Swans, in second place, swamped their NSW neighbours by some fifty points. Steve Taubert, a former Swans ruckman and current coach, admits when he...
Monday's Musings
Can't get enough! The euphoria continues…. heady stuff for Canadian women with Paquin and Landry being voted on the Dream Team from Amsterdam. The Women’s Series season All Star Team has Paquin and Steacy on it as well. Congratulations to these three ladies, specifically and their team...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
A note of "good luck" to Canada's U20 men who play an explosive Tongan side in semi final action today in Portugal. Winner will go for "promotion" to the Tier One Tourney. Go, Canada! Tip of the cap to the Junior Barbs who won the South Island comp yesterday with a 50 - 43 fest of points...
Sevens Summary
It's All Ever so Close! This was a gut-wrenching day for a Canadian side that played good sevens, gave of their best but were not rewarded. It started with a close, one try to loss to an English side that went on to finish in third place. England were edged, 5 – 0 by N.Z. in their semi and went...
Game Day
Gotta love Port Alberni Mayor, Mike Ruttan who has backed his Black Sheep with an offer to Seattle’s Mayor for today’s BCRU DIV 1 Semi-final – a cedar box of sockeye to “no reply”! ‘Onya, Mike. CW says; “go, you good things, Port!” Best of luck to Jas and his lambs today. Glasgow...
Monday's Musings
Hats off today to recipients recognised for their efforts and performances this season. The Annual Players Dinner was a night of some considerable success, with the ability to have a chuckle at ourselves, foremost, on the table. Again, recognition of junior boys and girls was a...
Where Will The Fates Fall?
Burnaby Put The Throttle on Things! Yesterday, at Windsor, The Tricolors had their fate in their hands but did not get the job done. The day started out with a rambling Laker lead in The Ones, 27 – 7 at the half. The second stanza was nothing short of incredible as a bunch of hard workers,...
A Day in the Life of Windsor Park
N.Z.'s Silver Ferns hit out early. Hats off to Gord Kehoe who found something to do of value with his recuperating time from recent surgery. Gord linked with the Aussie Sevens Women and lined up a workout at his Crossfit Gym…..’onya, Gord. Training's done! England women...
Game Day
REES BOOT Did a little delving after the fact and reckon this postscript blog is a credit to players who have learned how to play together as a club team but wear their loyalty to their schools in their hearts – the epitome that is the very essence of this great game of ours. SMUS fielded –...
Skeleton Crew Continue to Amaze
How prophetic was yesterday’s comment regarding “never ceasing to amaze”, as Canada proved on day #2 to be no chopped liver in Cup action after “squeaking in”. Their historic win over N.Z., 19 – 15 was every bit deserving, particularly after N.Z. opened with a try within a record 18 seconds!...