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Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
OP-ED. RUGBY IN CANADA. Almost 45 players, plus coaches came together at last Wednesday’s CW Women’s practice. The players consisted of U14, U16 and U19 Girls and Senior Women. What a sight, seeing all these players on one field together! This was a large logistical task to coordinate....
Monday's Musings
Another Sandison Breakout CW TAKES A PAIR With an 11:30 k.o., Comox must have left at dawn! More credit to them and thanks for that contribution. The woes on the pitch compounded the long day as limited numbers and injuries during the contest gutted their efforts. CW Captain,...
Humphries Hoisted High
Today's blog starts with great club news. Former, outstanding junior, Isaac Olson, has been selected to start and earn his first cap against Belgium tomorrow. Other CW connections on the bench should also get a trot - Lockie Kratz, Robbie ('Iceman') Povey, and 'DJ" Sears-Duru. Belgium...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
REMEMBRANCE DAY Throughout France, Belgium and Holland can be found innumerable small cemeteries as one drives the byways. Today we remember those who gave their lives for the cause of peace, not just in the Great Wars but all the conflicts since. In a world that seems totally crazy at...
Three Teams to the Hub City
Captain Chiz, last time round at the Hornet's Nest CW sends three teams over the 'Hat to Nanaimo tomorrow. We have no news re the Women's selection however, the Men will be led by the high-flying, Liam Chisholm. It is two strong groups that will face the Hornets. Divvies, deservedly led...
Monday's Musings
A frequent line out sight on the day at Wallace! MEN NOTCH DAILY DOUBLE CW had approximately eighty vaccinated and registered men and women in rugby gear and in action on Saturday last. Action opened with he ‘Divvies’ (2nd Div.), playing Cowichan RFC at Windsor. Pre-game predictions...
FULL SLATE OF SATURDAY MATCHES
No stopping Mike! FIRSTS Vs NORSE All three of CW's senior teams will be in action this Saturday in Victoria. The Men's 1st Division team will be up against the UVic Norsemen at Wallace Field, UVic at 1:15 p.m. The Firsts aka Prems, will be skippered by former Vike, Liam Chisholm and the...
Monday's Musings
NORSEMEN FACE SEVERE TEST Noting that UVic will field two teams next Saturday, in both Coastal Cup and Barnard Cup, it is not their first rodeo in this spot, however, we have to go back fifty years before the precedent was set when UVic had both a Viking and Norseman team in the 1st...
HAPPY HOURS AT THE TEMPLE
TODAY 4:00 - 8:00 IMBIBE SAFELY PROVIDE FOR A SAFE...
Castaway Wanderers - Annual General Meeting - October 21, 2021 @ 8:00pm - Call in Details
The Castaway-Wanderers RFC Annual General Meeting is Scheduled for Thursday, October 21st, 2021, at 8PM PDT. All Registered Members of the CWRFC community are invited to participate in the AGM. Because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, this meeting will be held via online conference...
Monday's Musings
Support Our Sponsors Mother Nature Welcomes Return of Rugby A Windsor Park bathed in sun, supporters’ banners displayed, scoreboard turning over, field prepared by regulars, Shep, Morley and Bogey, the indominatable Peter Kilshaw and Gord Hawkins, the CW Face at the Gate, cajoling a...
Hornets in the House
John Braddock will deservedly, Captain the Firsts tomorrow when they take on the Nanaimo Hornets at The House of Windsor at 2:30 p.m. It has been a long time between drinks for the men and The Faithful. Speaking of drinks, there will be no license tomorrow and to view from the balcony...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
The spirit of rugby - a game for life! A couple of reports and pix trickle in today from what was obviously, a most enjoyable day of interclub rugby on Sunday last and the weekend before, being had by all – Age Grades – boys and girls. The smiles on the faces tell it all and love...
Monday's Musings - Rugby Returns
CW's Mike Finneman and Grady Bowd in action for the VIRU Crimson Tide. (Photo Credit, BC Rugby News; National Rugby News) STEM THE TIDE......... oops, THE PRIDE!! Coastal Cup action on Saturday was almost as perturbing as Canada NSMT RWC action, with the Tide dropping a major...
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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.
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
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...