"The Quintessential Man of Rugby"

A quote from the European Press related to Gareth Rees.

This coming Friday, October 10^th 5 – 8 p.m. at Discovery Sports Club, 714 Discovery St., the Castaway Wanderers will be commemorating the induction of Gareth Rees, the only Canadian rugby player to be inducted to the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. There will be a donation asked for and appetizers will be served. All CW members and families are invited however you must RSVP to confirm as space is limited.  RSVP by Monday October 6th (TODAY!), is required to confirm space. Entrance is by donation. Light appetizers will be provided and a cash bar available. A gift for Gareth will be arranged which will require your signature. Please note the timing of the evening, should you only be available for part of the evening, although our hope is that you can join us for the full evening! Please respond to President, Don Swainson at [email protected]

Gareth completed his schooling in Victoria – Willows, SMUS, and UVic. His achievements are many and legendary. He is the only man to have started in all of Canada's games in four RWC’s – 1987 (at the age of eighteen), 1991, 1995, and 1999. He never missed a shot at goal, kicking 19/19 attempts in 1999 RWC! He still ranks in the top ten all time point’s scorers in RWC, to mention a few of his on field heroics. For his rugby career and contributions, he has been rewarded with induction to IRB Hall of Fame; B.C. Athlete of the Year; British Sports Writers – Outstanding Player of 1999 season (when he was playing with Wasps); inducted into Victoria Sports Hall of Fame and B.C. Sports hall of Fame and so it goes. Gareth is a very unassuming man, although his personality is larger than life and is deserving of these honours. CW is proud to call him a true Tricolor despite the fact that he probably only played juniors and the odd appearance at grade level.  Hope to see a packed house. ‘onya, Garth!