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Pane Cracked But Not Shattered
Led by the Captain, Kleeberger, Canada put up a far better showing in last night's final ARC encounter than their midweek performance against the U.S. The set scrum was much improved with tight head scrum wins "book-ending" the encounter, far better tackling at the defensive line and for the...
A Window Of Opportunity?
With what appears to be a stronger side on paper, Canada will hope to cause a monumental upset in tonight's final ARC encounter against Argentina. The locks have been beefed up, with Morrison partnering Flagg who had a good game in the opener against Uruguay, the back row looks bigger and...
Rugby Extravaganza This Weekend
CW will be fielding a record ten teams on the pitch this Saturday and Sunday, from Minis to Senior Men. Saturday competition sees a change of time when the Ones play JBAA @ 11:30 a.m. and Premier action kicks off at 1:00 p.m. The First Divies have some work to do to make up for what might...
Dryworld Is Everywhere
It is with great pride that CW can now announce its relationship with Dryworld Industries, joining other prominent rugby bodies, Rugby Canada and BCRN. As published elsewhere on this site, Co-owner and CW faithful, Matt Weingart, yesterday presented a pair of Dry Feet to John...
Newcomer Sets Bar
Co-owner Dry Feet and Tricolor, Matt Weingart Presents John Braddock With His Pair. The CW Executive is pleased to announce the pre-season and "opening days" award winner, John Braddock. John is the happy recipient of his new pair of Dryfeet. The coaches had been asked to select a player...
ARC's Continue
Pretty much yesterday's news now but a few words from this fan. U.S. were bigger and better. This was a win the red, white and blue would relish, rubbing some salt in with their three tries. I missed it in the flesh but watched "downstream" and it was a disappointing Canadian...
Los Pumas Revisit The Park
On a glorious sunny Thanksgiving morning, it was great to see the Argentinian National Mens team back at Windsor for a practise session. Last year at the ARC, CW officially hosted this team. This year the liaison officer is Gustavo Verna. It was great to have some of our minis out, having a...
Pumas At Windsor
Today's action at The Park features Minis at 9:30 and the Argentinian Nats training at 10:30. We remind folk that access will be circuitous today owing to Royal Vic Marathon. Enjoy the sun, lots to be thankful for on this Thanksgiving weekend. Go,...
Worthy Effort Falls Short
CW's, Ciaran Hearn in full stride Vs Spain Canada gave another Sevens memorable effort at the 'first-up', Gold Coast Tournament yesterday when they were nipped by France in overtime in the Bowl Final, 14 - 19. Points earned in this opener have the men placed tenth of the sixteen teams on...
Wraps Off At Westhills
CW's, Mike Scholz crosses for the winning points Vs Uruguay. Victoria's second hosting of the Americas Rugby Championships opened with a pair of games at Langford's Westhills Stadium last night. Overall impressions...the event has been heavily marketted and a good crowd was present,...
Permutations Drop Canucks to Bowl
Canada suffered two dismal spells of luck during the past 24 hours, losing both its Sevens Captain and XV's Captain to injury. At the Gold Coast in Oz, Canada opened against the always tough, Fiji. Our boys respect but are no longer in awe of the opposition on the circuit and held the...
Referee News
CW offers kudos to Chris Assmus who has just been appointed to two full Internationals; Uruguay Vs Spain and U.S.A. Vs N.Z. Maori, both games taking place next month. This is a real coup for the young 24 year old B.C. ref. Chris refereed in England and Wales in the early spring and...
CW U16's Win Season Opener
CW's U16 men took on rival Velox last night in a rescheduled season opener. From the starting whistle it was clear both teams were intent on making a statement, first with CW creating a turnover right from the kick-off setting the tone with a jarring hit and then Velox achieving...
Captain Tieds Leads Canada Against Uruguay
CW's Club Captain, Andrew Tiedemann has been selected to lead the NSMT for their contests in the upcoming ARC's. Andrew will have Gorvorchin (BLRFC) and Jake Illnicki (Williams Lake) starting as FRF, Flagg (CW), Morrison (UBCOB), Kleeberger (CW), Coughlin (JBAA) McQueen (Balmy Beach)...
U16's Play Opener On The Road
After what can only be described as a bizarre start to the season with a combination of schedule changes, cancellations and inhospitable weather, CW's U16 men hit the pitch last Sunday for their first game action. In an effort to seek competition, a friendly was arranged with Bayside and...
Gathering Of The Establishment
This week sees a FIRST for Canadian Rugby as the International Rugby Board (IRB) aka Gods of Rugby, gather in Vancouver for a week of meetings; a general meeting of the Board and its sub-committees. As pictured, it is a propitious time to announce the ground-breaking for additional facilities...
Canada At The Gold Coast
The Maple Leafs landed in Brisbane yesterday in temperatures hovering around 30 deg., to play in the opening round of the Sevens Circuit. The squad includes a number of CW "connections" and will be captained by UVic's, Nate Hirayama. Senior members are; Ciaran Hearn, John Moonlight (nb....
Top Coaching Comes To Victoria
CW is pleased to announce to club coaches that the $20 fee for attendance at this clinic will be covered by the club, as we constantly seek ways of enhancing our product. Phone 250 721 1527 for...
CW U14 Shows HEART in Match with Velox
On a beautiful autumn day the spirit of rugby was alive and well as CW U14 hosted the Velox Valhalians at Windsor Park. With Velox experiencing a shortage of players for the match each half saw four CW volunteers battling hard on behalf of the Velox team. Prior to the match, our boys...
Visitors "Pinch" CDI Opener
Rhys (The Caboose) Jones on the rampage Vs Caps. CW arrived at Klahanie Cauldron rather late on Saturday last, after dodging downtown Vancouver traffic. Following a brief warm up it was “game on”. Conditions and the weather were favorable after a week of rain. A good mix of forward and...
Los Pumas Vover A Windsor Park
CW Minis & U14's will take advantage of watching an International team train when Argentina takes to Windsor Park this coming Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and next Sunday at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesday, the U14's will train after Los Pumas at 4:30 and Coach Shane has asked as many as possible to take in...
Around The League
The BCRU Premiership League gets underway this afternoon. Let's start with CW. The Tricolors travel to Klahanie to take on the Caps, always tough at home. Caps had a tough game last week last week with a narrow two point loss to Burnaby. CW is slowly mustering the troops. There is a hint...
Unsung Hero - Off The Field
Who lines our field rain, hail or shine, midweek, weekends? Who completes the program layout and ensures weekly roster inserts get to the printers on time? Who assists with the website and its associated graphics? Who designs posters and brochures for Mini and Girls Rugby promotion? ...
Unsung Hero - On The Field
Cometh the hour, cometh the man. In what has been a particularly rocky start to the season, certain individuals have stood out. Over the next couple of weeks, we will recognize some of these "Unsung Heroes". The first is Gord Kehoe. Gord's hometown is Alliston, Ontario, where he entered...
Numbers Belie Tale Of The Tape
Excitement is in the rugby air as another CDI season kicks off. The state of the CW Nation appears hale with 58 senior men registered. These numbers are every bit as healthy as the past three seasons, yet it is a problem that the club is having to field two senior teams. CW is struggling to...