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Going Nowhere!
The photo depicts the black wall of Port Alberni defence! The teams concluded the first half at a score of 17 - 14 to the hosts and that was how it stood as iron clad defences dominated a second half that may have left the visitors with a BIG what if? Congratulations to Port for a...
Plaudits
Captain Canada, Tyler Ardron has been given the honor with his club, the Ospreys for today's European Championship contest. Reports speak highly of his play in recent weeks and this is quite the honor for the young, 23 year old. In typical fashion, Ardron humbly commented; “It’s a huge honour for...
Wednesday's, "Ruck & Maul" on Thursday!
CW Visits Port As depicted whenever you play the Port, it is a game of character and only the toughest stand the test for hopes of victory. Port Alberni is a great club to visit. With their own field and clubhouse which exudes rugby atmosphere, both the on field and off field experience is of...
Reminder!
World Rugby Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Certification Course Location: Langford, BCDate: January 25, 2015Time: 9:00am - 5:00pmCost: $90 Pre-registration is required. Deadline to Register January 20, 2015.A minimum number of registrants is required.Facilitators: Conan Cooper and...
February Fun
CW Annual Fundraising Dinner February 28, 2015 - 6:30 p.m. - Midnight Victoria Golf Club 1110 Beach Drive A new twist on an annual classic. This upscale 'Casino Royale' themed fundraiser, is a hip, must attend event with delightful door prizes, live entertainment, swag, passed...
"You're Off To Vegas!"
There has been so much doffing of the cap lately, the elbow's seizing up! Announced this past weekend, B.C. Boys teams for Vegas Sevens. U18's have Anton Ngongo & the U17's have Jonah Hall, Brennig Prevost, Brendon Schellenberger and Gavin Kratz with Brayden Tate as non-travelling spare. What...
Monday's Musings
CW is pleased to congratulate KEN GOODLAND on his recent appointment as Rugby Canada’s Coordinator, National Player Development and Talent ID. Although Kenny is not a west coast native son, he could almost be deemed to be after 14 years in Victoria. Ken came to CW after he had finished his...
Enterprising Encounter
A doff of The Ruggernut’s cap to The Hornets and Tricolors for a very entertaining match at The Park testerday. The contest started with signs of rust, as balls were dropped and decisions were “iffy” but energy was not lacking. Many of the faithful had all eyes on Frisby and an early...
Canada West U17 Selects
“Canada West” has announced a squad of 28 players who will assemble at SLS on February 27th, with “Canada East” to select a National U17 team. We are thrilled to announce eight Tricolors and a CW manager of this group and wish them all well at the final trials. Pictured are Brayden Tate,...
Rugby Rejuvenation
The annual post-Christmas influx of rugby players is in full swing and it appears that 2015 will not disappoint. Saturday’s selection for The Tricolors sees Thornber return from Australia, Chippsy with the cleats back on and at #10, quite a surprise from the Double Vees, Aaron Frisby. Frizzer...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
FREE TRIP TO VEGAS SEVENS, ANYONE? Enter to win two weekend passes to the Las Vegas 7’s and $1,600 in travel vouchers to get you there! Enter the contest by January 30th to be included in the grand prize draw. No purchase necessary. Contest closes 11:59PM on January 30th, 2015. Complete...
Heady Company
Further to this week’s R & M blog about women’s rugby, we bring the reader great news about CW’s, Caroline Crossley. Caroline started as a mini player and in recent years has sky-rocketed to the top of B.C. Age Grade teams. After being identified by Rugby Canada in the Summer-2013...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
The year in review would have to have the performances of Canadian Women’s teams in both VII’s and XV’s as arguably, the top achievement. Further to this, Canada will be hosting a leg of the Women’s World Rugby VII’s Circuit in April. This tournament will take place at Westhills Stadium in...
Tree Chipping - schedule for Jan 1, 3 and 4
As the holidays hit the second week, many of you will be putting away the decorations and clearing out the tree. Please head on down to Windsor Park for Thursday (Jan 1), Saturday or Sunday to get it chipped by your friendly neighbourhood Castaway Wanderers Rugby Club. As they have done...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
'twas the night before Christmas. What a present for Ken and Lauren Goodland, baby boy, Cian! Heard tell, a good-sized little bloke to add to the Tricolor Nursery. Thanks to those who stepped up to ring the chimes last Sunday. A kettle amount of just shy of $600 was raised on The...
Swag Sale - One Day Only
Stocking Stuffers??? CW hoodies, touques are IN and can be purchased today (only while supplies last) from 8:30 a.m. til 6:00 p.m. at Vital Health Pharmacy, 1825 Fort St. (Fort and...
'Twas the week before Christmas......
Schnell & Riordan on the attack! Anna Schnell, coach of CW’s Girls program was an elite player on an elite Burnaby Lake Rugby Club squad in her playing days. In her six seasons (2004-2010), Schnell was a dominating force as Burnaby Lake won three provincial championships. She also led B.C. to...
A Decade of Dining With Guido
From all those present, a reciprocal 'THANK YOU' to Guido and Knaggsy. Guido always reminds us at this time of year to be thankful and in kind, he throws an opportunity for seasonal fellowship at The Temple. 'onya, Guido - another hit!...
Nailed It!
Canada started day #2 with wins over Zimbabwe and a very satisfying victory over Wales to earn a spot in the Bowl Final against a much improved Kenyan side. The Kenyans carried the emotion of a final game for coach Treu but it was never to bear fruit. From the get-go, it was pretty much...
Only In Hand Grenades & Horse Shoes
This pundit was up early to watch U.S.A. take on Wales and the Canada Vs France contest. The day started well enough by reading an overnight, 14 - 12 winning score line for the boys against Scotland but it seemed all down hill from there. The U.S.A. used the blistering speed of Isles, strength...
Chalking 'Em Up!
A tip of The Ruggernut's cap to Sean Duke. Dukey surpassed his team mate, John Moonlight's try tally in Dubai last week. Duke, at 26 promises to be around for a while yet to add to that total. 109 tries is a formidable total and ranks highly amongst the list of all-time try scorers on the...
Monday's Musings
Tip o’ the Tricolor Cap TO VELOX U16 BOYS, ISLAND CHAMPS. This was a tale of two halves yesterday at Windsor. Velox came out very committed and were worthy leaders, 21 – 0 at the half, only allowing the hosts out of their own territory on three occasions! Done and dusted? Far from it. The...
Under 16's Vs Velox, VIRU Final
CW's U 16's play Velox for the Island title tomorrow at Windsor at 12:30 p.m. The winner will also be deemed as the third place finisher in the B.C. "League". Good luck to Kratzie and his boys. On a rugby-starved weekend, this would be a good watch...see you there. The...
Sevens Smorgasbord
Fuli on the fly against Kenya Dubai Day 2 opened dismally for Canada. Many readers may have watched some missed tackles that allowed France a 35 point separation at the half in front of a crowd of no one! The boys finished with three tries but a 42 – 19 outcome was not the goal. It was...
Unsung Hero - On the Field
Recently, one of Tye Haight’s team mates came to The Ruggernut and suggested he deserved recognition. We got to thinking about Tye and agreed with the suggestion. Tye is in his fourth season with CW but exemplifies those characteristics of a great club guy. Two seasons back he was voted Thurds...