Victoria BC
Westshore Fires on All Fours
On a fine January morning, with sun peeking through brewing rain clouds, the CW Premier Women stepped on to their home turf for the first time in 2019 to play their rivals, Westshore. The game began with a “flubbed” kick-off to create the game’s first CW scrum, which saw a huge Westshore...
Men Post a Pair
One that got away! The Reserves started promisingly enough for the hosts when from a tap penalty, Kanty sent Makaroff (former CW mins and juniors!) for a 40m burst and Westshore was under the cosh. After some 4/5 penalties, referee Blackwood issued a “yellow”. From an ensuing scrum, #8...
Hot Time at the House
Tomorrow promises hot times at the House of Windsor with three senior games. Starting at 11:15, the CW Women will face current B.C. Champs, Westhore, in what promises to be torrid action. These teams were very evenly matched in pre-season hit-outs although the combinations of...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul on Thursday!
ODDS & ENDS - Up to the Armpits in Christmas Trees! Just a reminder that Tree Chipping will continue this coming Saturday and Sunday at Windsor Park, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Spread the word. Go, CW! Dates for Your Calendar Premier Season Kicks Off. Opening Matches will be Vs Westshore...
Get Rid of Your Tree and Help Ceedub!
Christmas Trees can be dropped off Saturday and Sunday Dec 29th and 30th 10am to 4pm at Windsor Park, ( Rose Garden corner ). Payment by Donation. Donations are critical to assist running CW's many programs. Thanks to CW sponsor, Bartlett Tree Experts....
Monday's Musings
Pro Rugby Precedes Santa to Town! A good crowd on what was not the most pleasant of evenings took in the Seawolves Vs Tide game on Saturday at Westhills. The first forty minutes were interesting and competitive with a 19 – 7 differential going in the Visitor’s favor. The second stanza...
MLR CHAMPS in TOWN
"CW's" Ray Barkwill Jubilantly Hoists the Spoils! VIRU CRIMSON TIDE Vs SEATTLE SEAWOLVES Seattle Seawolves will take on Vancouver Island’s Crimson Tide tomorrow afternoon, 4:00 p.m. kickoff at Westhills Stadium. The Tide, an amalgam of Island Premier teams has not been assembled for...
Unsung Hero - On The Field
Kelton Dawe is in his second season with the club, having joined us after a brief stint in Vancouver, after arriving from Nova Scotia. He has not always been available due to demands of work but whenever he has been on the pitch he has been very visible in either the lock or back row spots and...
Monday's Musings
B.C. CHAMPS REPEAT VICTORS Anybody who took in the B.C. U19 Men’s Final yesterday could not quibble with the fact that for 80% of the game the victors displayed a style of rugby that was incredibly effective and efficient in such inclement conditions. To risk playing expansive,...
Monday's Musings
HUBERT HITS HALF CENTURY Today we bring readers a couple of human interest stories, going back into our archives for content for one and pilfering a great story from Rugby Canada’s website for the other. Last Saturday in Marseille, Hubert Buydens suited up in a Canadian jersey for the...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
RUGBY CLINIC – MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAYERS UVic will be hosting a Rugby Clinic in conjunction with the National University Men’s Championships and District-Wide Pro-D Day, this coming Friday on the turf field beside Carsa Gym between 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Although the description below...
Monday's Musings
"Oh, what a beautiful morning....!" …….. in the words of Rodgers and Hammerstein. And from the late Tom Browne in his Irish brogue as he coached his grand-daughter in U6 Minis; “Aaah, Macca, it’s just like being in chapel!” CW Rugby hosted some 250 girls and boys, aged 5 – 11 at Windsor...
RECORD REMAINS UNBLEMISHED
Surreal? On an almost perfect night for ‘Under the Lights’ football, the Vikes and many alum with CW, assembled to do battle. In a match that was far from technically perfect, it mesmerized with its tenseness and all out energy. A throng, worthy of the occasion filled the stand and the...
Under the Lights
Perhaps on paper, the visitors, CW, might be deemed favorite however UVic are fielding a confident squad, led by their very capable and threatening link at #9/10 – Stewart and Bowd. CW’s newcomer, Hall slots back in at #10 and he will be keen to match his talents with Bowd. The Vikes will...
Mini Rugby - Turn Back Your Clocks!
CW Action, Saturday - Herd Rd., Cowichan Piggies RFC. Premier Women 11:15 a.m. Island Fall League. CW at 3 - 2 take on the always tough Cowichan ladies at 2 - 4. CW had a great tussle with Westshore Women last Saturday, losing by a mere two points, so we can expect this match to be...
Local Derby Produces Highlight Reel Stuff
Today’s game recap is provided in length given the fact that very few CW fans seemed to (disappointingly), make the trek to the western suburbs. Deservedly, you missed a cracker – for the second week in a row! Much of what was predicted by this scribe on Friday came to pass in a classic...
In Defense of Barnard
CW will be looking to put the Barnard train back on the tracks tomorrow at Westshore (Juan de Fuca Arena). The Tricolors lost their first round game in Barnard Cup play to JBAA and tomorrow they travel to the western suburbs to take on the Valhallians, a team which defeated CW handily, almost to...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul on Thursday!
Youth Girls at Kamloops for Sevens Many accolades have been received about the successes of this trip. This is the second year CW girls have participated in this tournament. It was most apt that this year, Boys U14 Coach, Shane Muldrew accompanied the girls (as Aaron Cook was unable to attend)...
Double Header to Men's & Women's Prems
What an amazing day of wonderful weather to backdrop the action at Windsor which started at 10:15 a.m. yesterday. The UVic Saxons had a convincing win, although the Islanders were happy with their trio of tries. Best take-away from this one was the fact that the team had some eighteen...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
To Be the Best You Have to Beat the Best This week CW welcomes UBCOB Ravens, recent worthy winners of the inaugural Canadian Club Championship. Last weekend they were somewhat brought back to ground by the Varsity TBirds, reversing last season’s Premiership Final. Going into this week CW has...
Yesteryear - Welcome Port
High School pals fail to break black curtain! Port Alberni Black Sheep return to Windsor tomorrow. Jas brings his boys to The Park to play a CW Reserve's group that really has the bit between their teeth. Alum, Luke Bradley (NSMT's 7's), will enjoy touchng base with former teammates and...
Monday's Musings
Lots to be thankful for…………….CW parents rock it with their youngsters yesterday. Former International prop, Jeff Hayes, stretches it out! NSMT Vs Uruguay. Only caught three minutes of action in this one – the three minutes prior to half time. Canada led 7 – 6 however three sets at the...
Two Out of Three Ain't Bad
Hard Hat and M-o-M Award winner, Schellie “out the back….” For a change I’d like to commence the game reports with commendations to today’s officials, three in the middle and one touchie, one having come all the way from N.Z. via the way of a naval visitation and seeking out a game to...
Saturday Previews
It seems almost foreign to see a Caps team minus Glen McKinnon! With weather predicted as perfect, CW will take to the pitch on Saturday for three outstanding contests. The Premier Women kick off at 11:15 a.m. Vs Westshore. With only the two women’s teams in town, the matches...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Growing the game. Earlier this week CW took some flak from some sources for stymying the game. We would be remiss were we not to respond to such accusations. It’s good to have a whipping boy. Whipping boys around the BC Premier League include but are not exclusive to referees, import...