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Giving Back

Giving Back

Posted in Community / CW Rugby / Giving Back

CW club offers its thanks to all players - PARTICULARLY those U16 and U18 players who had played tough games earlier in the afternoon, for assisting with the Annual Oak Bay Village Crhistmas Lightup.  That's the stlye, guys.  (Community Events organizers - Lucy Barwin, Alexa Lindross)...


Huge Day At Windsor Tomorrow.

Huge Day At Windsor Tomorrow.

Posted in CW Rugby / Juniors / Victoria BC

Grey Cup Prelude CW encourages all fans to come to Windsor tomorrow to watch Vancouver Island Age Grade finals.  At 1:00 p.m. CW plays cross-town rivals, Velox in U 16 Boys action and at 2:30.......finishing just after  Grey Cup k.o., CW plays Comox in U 18 action. This should be a "beauty"...


Pritch Runs Riot

Pritch Runs Riot

Posted in Canada Rugby / Game Reports / News

'onya, Pritch, you old Parkes Boar!  James Pritchard led the scoring parade this morning in Lisbon with 27 points as Canada wailed on Portugal, 52 - 8. Pritch had a brace of tallies as well as Ciaran Hearn. Score at the interval favored Canada 25 - 3. Pritch also kicked 7/9 attempts at goal. ...


Hubie (Une Beardo) Takes The Reins

Hubie (Une Beardo) Takes The Reins

Posted in Canada Rugby / CW Rugby / Line-ups / NSMT

CW, Home Away From Home for Hubert Buydens, is proud to offer congratulations to him on the announcement of his appointment as Captain Canada against Protugal tomorrow. Hubert still calls the Wild Oats his Home club, even tho he hangs his hat at Windsor whenever he is not on the road or...


A Cost For Developing Players

A Cost For Developing Players

Posted in B.C. Rugby / CW Rugby / News / Prems

CWRFC has taken considerable pride in its development programs over the past decade.  Developing players does come with a price, that being in the case of The Tricolors; many of those players leave the club at a young age, their prime playing days, to go to Universities.  Contrary to a...


Unsung Hero - On The Field

Unsung Hero - On The Field

Posted in CW Rugby / Men's Reserve Div / News / Rugby Club

This week’s hero is the Captain of The Ones, Jacob “Chips” Lamb.  Jacob is a hard, uncompromising man who leads by his deeds. Jacob gave away his age to CW – 33. He and his dad run Engarde Trucking Co.  He is a hometown boy, becoming a rarity with the two Premier clubs in Victoria and he...


The Rugby Site

The Rugby Site

Posted in B.C. Rugby / Coaching / CW Rugby / News

We bring you this article with the reminder that November the 21st is deadline for early bird, $125 registration fee for the Smith/Henry Clinic, including one year FREE REGISTRATION to this site.   "From my perspective the Rugby Site is one of the most current and up to date informational...


Island Mini Jamboree

Island Mini Jamboree

Posted in CW Rugby / Girls Rugby / Minis / Victoria BC

CW Mini organizers report on a successful V.I. Jamboree held yesterday at UVic's Wallace Field and Velox Field. Teams came from as far afield as Comox and Nanaimo.  South Island clubs, Cowichan, Velox and CW added to the mix.  A total of over one hundred and fifty players from U8's to U12's...


Scores From Elsewhere

Scores From Elsewhere

Posted in CW Rugby / Juniors / News

CW U18's moved on to the V.I.R.U. Final with Home Field advantage next Sunday, after defeating cross town rivals, Velox.  Although the final score was a little lop-sided, Coach Robinson reports it was a  good tussle and Velox showed to be a much more difficult hurdle than an earlier contest. ...


Buckley Boots Boys To Victory

Buckley Boots Boys To Victory

Posted in B.C. Rugby / CW Rugby / Game Reports / News / Prems

After trailing The Loma for most of the game and playing with fourteen men from midway through the first half, the Tricolor overcame a huge hurdle to come away from Connaught with a maximum, five competition points.  Captain, Matt Buckley who has "shared" the kicking duties this season, potted...


NSMT Nutted On Last Play

NSMT Nutted On Last Play

Posted in Canada Rugby / Game Reports / News

Rugby Canada faced the second of three similarly ranked opponents today in Bucharest, when they played Romania.  Unfortunately for the boys, the result turned out to be the same as it was, same place, same time, one week ago when Romania defeated Tonga 19 - 18.  Today it was 21 - 20. Romania...


Same Time (of year), Different Place, Different Faces

Same Time (of year), Different Place, Different Faces

Posted in CW Rugby / Prems / Rugby Club

M.I.A......Monro -retired; Thornber - UVic; Daumer - Unsung Hero; Dalsin - injured. The Meraloma will have much to prove tomorrow at Connaught against visiting CW.  Last week they played James Bay tough to get within two points for a bonus point.  Any team coached by Brian Erichson, featuring...


News From Around The Rugby World

News From Around The Rugby World

Posted in Canada Rugby / Coaching / Community / Giving Back / Rugby Club

VANCOUVER: Rugby Canada provides the opportunity for a fantastic learning experience for current and future coaches, when Graham Henry and Wayne Smith, RWC coaching team winners with N.Z. at 2011 RWC, visit Vancouver on December 2ND.  The clinic's duration will be four hours and registration...


Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign

Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign

Posted in Community / Fundraiser / Giving Back / News / Victoria BC

Dear CW Family, Friends and Supporters, For those who don’t know me, My name is Sipili Molia and my father is Noa Molia. We are both long time club members and players. We both work for and support The Salvation Army! Please take two minutes and...


For Our Kiwi & Bokkie Mates

Posted in Fifteens / News

Fanatics of both teams may not have seen last weekend's games.  We bring them to you here.  Enjoy....


Sleeping Giant Opens One Eye!

Sleeping Giant Opens One Eye!

Posted in Canada Rugby / Game Reports / RWC

  A sold out, 19,000 at PPL Park in Philadelphia last Saturday witnessed one of the finest performances from the Eagles, all time, in this viewer’s recall.  The U.S had The Maori on the rope in a well officiated match from Canada’s Chris Assmus.  He discerned the constant infractions by The...


C.W.R.F.C.A.G.M.

C.W.R.F.C.A.G.M.

Posted in CW Rugby

The Annual General Meeting of the club takes place this coming THURSDAY, 14TH @ 8:30 p.m., after practise at 714 Discovery St., (aka The Temple).  We can play the game without fans, without an Executive, without officials, BUT WE CANNOT PLAY THE GAME WITHOUT PLAYERS!!   We have over ninety...


Looking To Find Your Game?

Looking To Find Your Game?

Posted in CW Rugby

CW Rugby Club is always looking for players and would welcome you or a buddy to join.  Follow this website news for all of the skinny on our club and a reminder that the boys train at Windsor Park at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Our accredited coaches offer solid preparation and...


A Time To Remember

A Time To Remember

Posted in CW Rugby / Juniors / Minis / News

A time of Remembrance then down to business.  CW U16's culminated another magic morning at The Park yesterday when they took on rivals, Velox, in a game that would determine home field advantage for the playoffs.  This action had been preceded by some eighty mini rugby players aged six to...


Developmental Squads Go Undefeated in NACRA 7's

Developmental Squads Go Undefeated in NACRA 7's

Posted in Canada Rugby / NSMT / Sevens

Canada's Women and Men went undefeated in Sevens action this past weekend in the North American and Carribean Championships. The Women walloped Mexico 51 - 0 in the Final and the guys, headed by a brace from CW's Mike Scholz, defeated U.S.A., 27 - 5.  There are Utube clips floating around...


Georgia Upsets Canadian Visitors

Georgia Upsets Canadian Visitors

Posted in NSMT / Canada Rugby / Fifteens

Phil McKenzie grits against the Lelos.   The game report on this one can be read on Rugby Canada or BC Rugby News websites, where reporters viewed the contest.  One always knew this would be tough for Canada despite a stronger Canadian forward selection.  Georgia has six of its starting...


The Ones Break Their Goose Egg

The Ones Break Their Goose Egg

Posted in CW Rugby / Men's Reserve Div / Game Reports / Victoria BC

A moment to Remember was taken prior to kick off when Nanaimo Hornets visit to Windsor provided a small salve for Ceedub Ones on Saturday.  In a very well played, enjoyable to watch and close match, the Tricolors eked out a 24 - 17 win.  The teams traded tries in the early going and it was right...


Bring On Georgia

Bring On Georgia

Posted in Canada Rugby / CW Rugby / Fifteens

Ardron in action!  We predict his return to the #8 position will reap reward.   Rugby Canada has announced the NSMT to play Georgia tomorrow.  The team is; 1- Hubert Buydens, (Saskatoon Wild Oats/Manawatu Turbos) Saskatoon, SK 2- Ray Barkwill, (Niagara Wasps RFC/Ontario Blues) Niagara Falls,...


Storied Club Visits Windsor

Storied Club Visits Windsor

Posted in CW Rugby / Men's Reserve Div

A brief Hornet History 101!  Being a Founding Father of the rejuvinated (1968), version of the Hornets, The Ruggernut actually has some credibility in reporting this story!  Nanaimo Hornets (originally, The Rovers), were instituted in 1888 when the Free Press reports; “The match between the...


Christmas Plans?

Christmas Plans?

Posted in Community / CW Rugby / News / Rugby Club / Victoria BC

Discovery Sports Club could be your venue for your office party, gathering of neighbours or family.  For information or to make a booking, contact KEN                              Discovery Sports Club 714 Discovery St....