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BUCKET LIST GALORE
CW's Annual Fun(d)raiser Dinner & Auction Tickets sales have been brisk! A big thank you to all who have committed to attending. If you still need a ticket or want to sponsor a CW player to attend, please do so ASAP. Seats are available but selling fast! The Live Auction portion of the night...
You're Only As Good As Your Last Game
Today we offer a mid-season reflection of men's progress. It is interesting watching this interview and hearing 'around the Park', "we can do better"! There will be plenty of opportunity to prove this line starting with a game against Westshore next Saturday, thence across the pond Vs...
ADDENDUM - IN MEMORIAM - DERWEN PHILLIPS
Further to yesterday's Vale, an old FRF team mate of Derwen's spotted the post and dropped the editor a further note and photos, capturing the man in full regale and top form, which is deemed well worthy of posting! "Derwen was passionate about rugby, a sport he considered a part of his...
VALE
DERWEN PHILLIPS The name Derwen is a Welsh one. If ever an individual was given an appropriate name it was Derwen since the name means OAK TREE. And as was his name, he was solid, dependable and rooted in the most worthy of family and community values on and off the field. His playing days...
WOMENS WEEKEND RESULTS
Today, we bring readers this belated report with apologies to reporter, Francesca Fraser for technological hiccups! The Women’s Div.1 team faced a tough opponent this past weekend, losing to Cowichan Rugby Club. Cowichan brought their best (including 3 Nationally capped players), but despite...
Monday's Musings
(photo - Craig Thornber) SPLIT RESULTS AT HOME CW Men’s rugby had a successful continuance in the win column last Saturday. The men’s Premier Reserves bested Cowichan by a handy, 38 – 5 score. Captain, Kyle Hohert, led the parade with a hat trick and singles were added by Gabe Smith,...
A Full Dance Card
This Saturday CW will have four senior teams involved in action. Games will start at either Windsor or Carnarvon, (weather dependant) with Women’s Div.1 action against Cowichan RFC. This match will kick off at 11:00 a.m. Last week, the Div 1 team lost to a talented Bayside side but...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
(Free image, credit to deposititphotos ) Happy Birthday To Us February is the occasion of cwrugby.com's tenth birthday, and it is most fitting to recognize Charlie ("Duck") MacLachlan. 'Duck' is a former Wanderer and National team player and for the first five years, hosted this site, as...
Put Yourself In This Picture
Fun(d)raiser Auction Item - all inclusive, 4-day trip for two to Langara Lodge (Haida Gwai) Heading out for the early bite. For 35 years, Langara Fishing Adventures has built its reputation on providing the greatest fishing and wildlife adventures in the world. At Langara Fishing...
Monday's Musings
Ceedub Takes a Double Photo credit - John Richardsom Images A good crowd assembled at the House to view the always entertaining action between these two clubs on Saturday. Predicted inclement weather did not eventuate and temperatures were balmy. CW Divvies opened on the front foot....
The Roots of the Present Lie Deep in the Past
Brennig “faces” an allowable tackle – back in the day! Saturday, Men's Prems @ the House of Windsor. UVic 3 – 1, CW 1 – 3. Today’s pre-game missive will take some long-time followers back to 2014 when a CW U18 team, featuring this Saturday’s Premier players; Gavin Kratz, Nick Carson,...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
UNSUNG HERO - OFF THE FIELD Karl Klashinsky - aka, Klash Karl. If you will, in this interview we will address you as Klash, rather than KK, another long-serving, Victoria rugby type! CW: Klash it has been some time since our website has run this feature. Watching you, filming every...
Monday's Musings
Riley snags one at The Mac MEN BREAK BAGEL It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day………… The “second half” of the season opened last Saturday with three CW teams in action. The men’s 3rd Div. Islanders visited the Brit Lions in Vancouver. A club that merged from Ex Brits and Red Lions, some...
BCRU STANDINGS AT THE HALF
CW embarks on their "second half" campaign this Saturday when Meralomas visit Windsor to compete against our Women's Div. 1 team. Kickoff will be at 11:15 a.m. The women finished the fall season on a strong note, with a convincing win over Nanaimo to secure the Island Women’s Fall...
And You Dance Card Is.......
Mark your calendars. Fans will note the absence of home games for senior men, and this season the club will have to cross the Rubicon a couple of times to face Caps and UBC, already having travelled to play Ravens, somewhat a repeat of last season's scheduling. Scheduling seems to this pundit to...
CW PAST & PRESENT
Jimmy Grier, the perfect person to meld the Wanderers and the Castaways, was CW's first President. Pictured here, he tells the tale. CW LEGENDS NIGHT Last Friday a gathering of Castaway and Wanderers ex-players gathered at The Temple to meet new and returning players of our men’s teams and...
Monday's Musings
CW Fundraiser & Dinner is Back When: Saturday, Feb 25th. Bar opens at 6:00pm. Dinner at 7:00pm. Where: The Union Club, 805 Gordon St. Who: CW Community & Friends (19 years of age and older). Tickets: $150 per person; $280 per couple; $1350 per table of 10 people. How to...
Hey ho, hey ho .......
It's off to work we go ..... For those who were not quite ready to let their Christmas trees go or had good intentions last weekend but now have more pine needles on the floor than limbs on the tree - not to worry! Our CW volunteers and Bartlett Tree Experts will be at Windsor Park one last...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
CELEBRATING THE SEASON Last week, CW Youth Age Grade Girls and Boys celebrated their very successful seasons with their inaugural Banquet. Hosted by Oak Bay Rec and Catering, some seventy players and fifty parents, plus assorted coaches and alickadoos were present. The evening was Emceed...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
STACK 'EM UP! Seems like the chipping service provided has had a great response to date. With the Festive Season finally coming to an end, we remind supporters that the service will be available again this weekend, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Rose Garden, Windsor Park. Not much else...
Whatever Works!!
With the good will of sponsor, Bartlett Tree Service, CWRFC will once again offer a tree-chipping service for all residents of the Oak Bay and surrounding area. What the heck, if you have friends across town, tell them as well. This has become an annual service for many years and has...
Musing on a rugby future..... A Christmas Read
“Q & A” WITH CAPTAIN CANADA – SOPHIE DE GOEDE. We had hoped to catch up with Sophie prior to RWC however, we could not have conceived the obligations that were on her shoulders at that time. We have reached out again, for some reflections. We need to preface our questions with the fact...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
CASTAWAY WANDERERS OFFERS BEST WISHES TO EVERYONE FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON GREETINGS FROM OUR SPONSORS PRESIDENT'S ELITE LEVEL PLATINUM LEVEL GOLD LEVEL ...
'Tis The Season....
Yesterday afternoon saw a gathering of some of Rugby’s best at the Temple for "Guido's Christmas Lunch". Sponsored by Guido Danger with tons of support work by Ed Knaggs and Ian “4 Try” Jones ….the return to a sit down lunch was well attended. Consistent with tradition, each person present...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Captain Canada, Sophie de Goede, presents Winners medals to CW U14’s. JUNIORS PROVIDE A MIXED BAG Last Sunday there were fireworks aplenty at The House. The U14 Boys had a one-sided win over Comox Rapids. A good effort on the Rapids part, punching in a couple against this very strong...