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UPCOMING ACTION THIS WEEKEND

UPCOMING ACTION THIS WEEKEND

  FRIDAY, 8TH - HAPPY HOUR. 4:00 p.m. TRIVIA NIIGHT. 6:00 p.m. PRIZES! (Vax card needed.) SATURDAY, 9TH – TURKEY TENS at Juan de Fuca.  Men’s and Women’s play commencing 10:00 a.m.    JUNIOR GIRLS host Abbotsford and Bayside at Windsor Park in 7’s action, commencing at 10:00...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

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

CW & the SPORT INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRE Recently CWRFC was awarded a grant by SIRC for honouring the importance of coaching and the club’s athletes. SIRC was incorporated in 1973, SIRC, the Sport Information Resource Centre, is Canada’s leader and most trusted partner in advancing...


Monday's Musings

Monday's Musings

Westshore hems in the Skipper.  Credit, Alisatair Howes. Saturday, Another Rugby Day – Exhibition Rugby Continues Saturday was a great afternoon, typical Fall weather with sun shining and temperatures lowering.  CW/JBA played Westshore Combined 1st/2nd Division for bragging rights for the...


Rugby @ Westshore RFC

Rugby @ Westshore RFC

Club Captain, Chiz & Schelly take on the Valhallians (aka Westshore RFC) Big Rugby Day tomorrow!!  CW faces Westshore Rugby in exhibition play for all grades.  Matches kick-off at 11:30 and 12:45.  The games are slated to take place with ample time for fans to get to Westhills Stadium to view...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Our Monday Musings recorded the return of Senior Men’s rugby.  On Sunday last, it was the time for our Age Grade coaches of our boy’s and girl’s teams to rejoice in their return to action. Westshore RFC hosted and organised a day of Sevens competition for Youth from U14 – U19.  18 teams...


Monday's Musings - Rugby Returns

Monday's Musings - Rugby Returns

From the “eye in the sky”, CW’s Klash videos proceedings at Wallace Field after commandeering U.Vic’s ‘Cherry Picker’. Three matches were on display under sunny skies and a large crowd of rugby-deprived, rabid fans assembled. Klash, obviously not acrophobic, taped the main matches and we may...


SATURDAY - FINALLY, A Rugby Day!

SATURDAY - FINALLY, A Rugby Day!

12:45, UVIC Wallace Field. CW Vs Norsemen.  It has been two years since these two teams met, with The Tricolours edging out the W on that day.  CW will field a couple of Premier players, subbing in and out however the core will be Division 1 and the exhibition contact hit-out will be great for...


Monday's Musings

Monday's Musings

Bravo Brennig!   It was great to watch 7’s again this past weekend, compliments of CBC.  CWRFC was very proud to have four chaps and one young lady who have worn the Tricolour, on show.  None of the newcomers on the men’s team disappointed and the many newcomers to the women’s team also had...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

CLUB DAY - MASSIVE SUCCESS Despite inclement weather, a great group of players, male and female, from Minis to Seniors, parents, coaches and a smattering of fans turned out to be part of Saturday’s CW Club Day.  The day culminated with a solid hit-out between the senior men, Team Carson...


UP & RUNNING!  CLUB DAY, SATURDAY.

UP & RUNNING! CLUB DAY, SATURDAY.

LOCKED & LOADED   It takes a village to raise a child and an army to run a rugby club.  Check OUR PEOPLE and view the interesting bios – an army of volunteers, ready to roll.  From our Mini Director, Dave Hill to Head Honcho, Director of Rugby, Ken Goodland, including Directors of Girl’s...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

CW DoR, Ken Goodland demonstrates safety technique in the event of an inintended 'tip-tackle'! Despite the vicissitudes of the Delta Covid variance, rugby continues to be permitted.  The Ruggernut recently caught up with CW Director of Rugby, Ken Goodland and Premier Women’s Coach, Catie...


Monday's Musings

Monday's Musings

Posted in Sevens / Canada Rugby / CW Rugby / Rugby Club / News / NSMT / Senior Men

CANADA MEN TAKE ONE SMALL STEP Canada’s NSMT took a step in the right direction in qualifying for the 2023 RWC when they defeated arch-rival, U.S. Eagles on Saturday.  Coming from behind, the men notched a 34 – 21 victory and overcame what had been a rather large monkey when they defeated...


JUNIOR GIRLS WANT YOU!

JUNIOR GIRLS WANT YOU!

Posted in CW Rugby / Rugby Club / Victoria BC / Juniors / Girls Rugby / B.C. Rugby

CW Girls Rugby is a well-established program that was started in 2011/2012 with only 12 girls. The program now supports a ‘girls only’ development format for athletes ranging from the U14 to U19 age grades with well over 60 girls now participating. CW is a leader in girl’s rugby development in...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

CW YOUTH GET UNDERWAY Coach, Morgan & U15 Boys Tuesday saw the commencement of our Youth programs for the coming season.  Both men’s and women’s senior programs are also underway. The club wishes to welcome all newcomers – experienced or novice.  Our coaches across the board, have...


JUNIOR BOYS READY FOR RUGBY

JUNIOR BOYS READY FOR RUGBY

Registration is now open for the 2021/22 Contact CW Junior Boys Rugby Season.  We are looking forward to welcoming you all back to the pitch for what should be a regular contact rugby season! Registration takes place electronically and you can register HERE. Should you have a question...



WOMEN'S HEAD COACH ANNOUNCED

WOMEN'S HEAD COACH ANNOUNCED

CWRFC is very pleased to annouce the appointment of the Women's Head Coach for the coming season, Caitie McNally.  Caitie first discovered rugby in high school in Guelph, Ontario, where she quickly fell in love with the community and competition that comes with the sport. She continued on to...


SATURDAYS WERE MADE FOR RUGBY

SATURDAYS WERE MADE FOR RUGBY

COACHING CREW COMPLETE Director of Rugby, Ken Goodland is pleased to announce the addition of Ciaran Hearn to the Men's Coaching Team for the coming season.  Hearn will serve as Assistant Program Coach for backs and skills.  The men will field three teams in competition this year and...


VALE - KANE STRAITH

VALE - KANE STRAITH

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

CW wishes to offer our deepest sympathy to the Straith family having learned of the recent passing of Kane after a courageous battle with illness.  Kane was a “late bloomer” to rugby, having excelled at soccer, basketball and a variety of other sports in High School.  He had been introduced to...


Monday's Musings

Monday's Musings

CANADA MEN NO MATCH   Canada’s NSMT lost heavily to England last Saturday by a score of 14 – 70.The first try came in the first minute and the try line parade continued, unabated for the next seventy minutes.  Contrary to a report from Rugby Canada which lauded the positives from the lineout...


OLYMPIANS

OLYMPIANS

Last week Rugby Canada announced its selection for Men’s & Women’s Sevens teams for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.  CW congratulations to all who have been selected.  We are especially proud of those who have had a strong affiliation with our club and who have worn the Tricolour jersey on...


ADDENDUM - NSMT SELECTION

ADDENDUM - NSMT SELECTION

Posted in Canada Rugby / CW Rugby / Prems / Rugby Club / Victoria BC / News / B.C. Rugby / NSMT

A couple of the local wags have reminded The Ruggernut that it was just seven years ago when Lucas Albornoz arrived from Argentina on CW’s doorstep.  Lucas put in a season with the Tricolours before relocating to Burnaby and the rest as they say, “is history”.  Congratulations and good...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Lockie Kratz gives a youthful, "don't argue"! CANADA NSMT TO UK in JULY NSMT Coach, Kingsley Jones, recently announced his 32 with two spots to be filled, for the two matches in the UK, July 3 Vs Wales at Cardiff and July, 10 Vs England at Twickers.  It is a fairly “young” side which...


CW DIRECTOR OF RUGBY

CW DIRECTOR OF RUGBY

CW has selected a new Director of Rugby to replace Scott Manning.  It seems almost unfair that just when the club had come to grips with finding a way to appoint Scott as Director of Rugby, a rather unique role so far as B.C. clubs are concerned, that the rug is pulled however, the guidelines...


NEW MEN'S HEAD COACH FOR TRICOLOURS

NEW MEN'S HEAD COACH FOR TRICOLOURS

CW Board has selected a new Head Coach to replace Scott Manning.  Most readers will know by now that Scott has moved “back” to UVic to head up the University program.  Today the club would like to congratulate Ken Goodland who has been appointed to take on the coaching position.  Ken has been...