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Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
We kick off today's news with our best wishes to the NSWT Sevens, playing the IRB final leg tournament in Amsterdam this weekend. The ladies, looking to retain their current third place standing, find themselves in with England, Brazil and hosts, The Netherlands. We will keep tuned for...
CW U14's Raise The Banner
U14's "Sign In" with their club! Not to be outdone by the BC Champs, U16 counterparts, the U14's gathered midweek at The Temple to raise their own, VIRU Island Champs banner. It was a first for many of the parents and most players (except those who had been at Christmas parties!!) to be at...
CW Minis Wind Up Another Successful Season
UNDER 12's ON THE ATTACK! Ceedub wound up its fourteenth season of Mini Rugby this past Sunday. Under sunny skies at Windsor, parents and kids "got it on"! Special thanks this season to Coordinator, Matt Gordon, all of his coaches and parents (Jen Lancaster & Anne Jones....who also served...
A Game Of Two Halves
Stick to reporting, not prognosticating, a SMUS old boy told me on the phone this morning! 6.5 points and I would have lost my dough! Hats off to SMUS who had it in the bag by the half with a 23 - 0 lead. The Barbs came back with two converted late tallies - too little, too late. Final 23...
Classic Confrontation
It's all about an old boot that belonged to this man - some might say, a "Golden Boot" for that was exactly what it was on many an occasion. Gareth Rees, grad of SMUS, donated a "trophy" that has become emblamatic of arguably, the power of Victoria High Schools rugby, some years ago. ...
Welsh Rugby Demi-God Visits Victoria
Welsh Rugby Union's Board member and more famed Welsh National team and British Lions player, Gerald Davies, is visiting Victoria as key note speaker to the Rugby Canada AGM at Bear Mountain Westin Hotel over the next three days. Davies will also have the company of the CEO of...
Wanted!
South Vancouver Island Rugby requires a Cooordinator, Coaches and Managers for the upcoming Representative season. If you have any interest in any of these positions with S.I. Junior Boys teams, U15 - U18 this summer, you can obtain all of the details HERE....
University Sevens
Kicked off @ 9:00 a.m. this morning. For schedule, go...
Saturday, Saturday Night's Allright
We bring to our reader's attention the above story of a young man who suffered a catastrophic rugby injury. Judah has shown his tremendous tenacity by coming a long way with his road to recovery. His injury was such that his rugby insurance did not cover him for partial...
An Opportunity....
.........to go from a negative to a positive! CW First Divvies open their "second half" this coming Saturday at Windsor Park at 12:30 p.m., when they take on UBCOB Ravens in a make up game. CW's "first half" campaign in Ceili's Cup action can only be described as disastrous, currently...
Unsung Hero - On The Field
2014’s first Unsung Hero, on the field, needs little introduction – a warrior, respected by friend and foe, a leader and friend, Roger Robinson. In a season when Roggie probably would have preferred to focus on coaching, he has answered the bell on a number of occasions to don the cleats and...
Shred Those Trees!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 10:00 - 4:00. WHERE? Windsor Rose Garden. Donation appreciated. ...
Meet Our Sponsors - Vital Health Pharmacy
Vital Pharmacy is a recent CW sponsor, so it was with interest that we recently interviewed one of the owners, Don Swainson. CW: What is Vital Health Pharmacy all about? "Vital Health Pharmacy is a new kind of pharmacy, specializing in health needs solely (versus being a "general...
Christmas Spirit
Pictured, The Prez & long time CW stalwart, Dick Hales. A tip of the Ruggernut's cap to club dudes giving back to our community. Firstly, to those who helped "fill the Salvation Army bell", undertaking their shift under chilly conditions - great stuff. Then it was at dark in the Oak...
And The Winners Are....
Australian Women's Sevens who came from behind, 7 - 27 to defeat N.Z. in the Dubai Finals by a score of 35 - 27. Canadian women lost in an upset to a last minute try by Russia, 10 - 15. This gave the ladies a fourth place standing. Canada had their two top players unable to make the trip due...
Second Stanza Demise
UVic came up with two, rather comprehensive victories over Ceedub, this past weekend. The Norsemen shellacked The Ones, certainly the biggest hiding in distant memory. Hopefully, in the New Year, the hackneyed; “it can only get better”, will actually apply. The Premiers had the score at 7 –...
Huge Day At Windsor Tomorrow.
Grey Cup Prelude CW encourages all fans to come to Windsor tomorrow to watch Vancouver Island Age Grade finals. At 1:00 p.m. CW plays cross-town rivals, Velox in U 16 Boys action and at 2:30.......finishing just after Grey Cup k.o., CW plays Comox in U 18 action. This should be a "beauty"...
Island Mini Jamboree
CW Mini organizers report on a successful V.I. Jamboree held yesterday at UVic's Wallace Field and Velox Field. Teams came from as far afield as Comox and Nanaimo. South Island clubs, Cowichan, Velox and CW added to the mix. A total of over one hundred and fifty players from U8's to U12's...
Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign
Dear CW Family, Friends and Supporters, For those who don’t know me, My name is Sipili Molia and my father is Noa Molia. We are both long time club members and players. We both work for and support The Salvation Army! Please take two minutes and...
The Ones Break Their Goose Egg
A moment to Remember was taken prior to kick off when Nanaimo Hornets visit to Windsor provided a small salve for Ceedub Ones on Saturday. In a very well played, enjoyable to watch and close match, the Tricolors eked out a 24 - 17 win. The teams traded tries in the early going and it was right...
Christmas Plans?
Discovery Sports Club could be your venue for your office party, gathering of neighbours or family. For information or to make a booking, contact KEN Discovery Sports Club 714 Discovery St....
Young Guns Lead The Way
A feast of rugby takes place tomorrow. It all starts at 10:00 a.m. PST when Canada plays NZ Maori in Toronto. Unfortunately, at this late stage, we are still unable to procure a starting XV for the Maple Leafs but we know for sure there will be some Tricolor connections involved. We wish...
Clubhouse Commentary
It was great to host Burnaby back at the true heart of CW Rugby, The Temple at Discovery Street. Burnaby is a spirited group that enjoys maintaining the camaraderie of the game and they were genuinely happy to be back at the club. Good to see some of the local diehards in attendance also as we...
Rugby Extravaganza This Weekend
CW will be fielding a record ten teams on the pitch this Saturday and Sunday, from Minis to Senior Men. Saturday competition sees a change of time when the Ones play JBAA @ 11:30 a.m. and Premier action kicks off at 1:00 p.m. The First Divies have some work to do to make up for what might...
Newcomer Sets Bar
Co-owner Dry Feet and Tricolor, Matt Weingart Presents John Braddock With His Pair. The CW Executive is pleased to announce the pre-season and "opening days" award winner, John Braddock. John is the happy recipient of his new pair of Dryfeet. The coaches had been asked to select a player...