https://www.acadiaathletics.ca en-us https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171104xp3bst ETHBRIDGE, Alta. (U SPORTS) – In the final game of the championship for both teams, the Queen’s Gaels beat the Acadia Axewomen 38-10 in the first of two consolation semifinals. Sat, 04 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171104xp3bst https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171102lqd6wa Concordia centre Frédérique Rajotte was honoured as the U SPORTS women’s rugby Player of the Year Wednesday morning, as the national award winners were celebrated at the annual All-Canadian breakfast. Thu, 02 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171102lqd6wa https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171102t6hiok LETHBRIDGE, Alta. (U SPORTS) – The second-seeded and RSEQ champion University of Ottawa Gee-Gees scored early and often, advancing to the semifinals with a dominant 65-5 win over the Acadia Axewomen. Thu, 02 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171102t6hiok https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171101owhs59 WOLFIVLLE, N.S. - By Patrick Kennedy - Recent news that Acadia University will host the 2018 U Sports Women’s Rugby Championship elicited smiles and salutations from more than just the tight-knit local lodge of rugby faithful in tiny Wolfville -  and indeed throughout the province. Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171101owhs59 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171027x45bfu ANTIGONISH, N.S. – On the strength of four tries by AUS most valuable player Joanna Alphonso (Ajax, ON), the StFX X-Women defeated the Acadia Axewomen 58-21 to win the 2017 Subway AUS championship Friday night, taking home the Birks Memorial trophy.  Fri, 27 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171027x45bfu https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171026mhhfdy (HALIFAX, N.S.) - Atlantic University Sport is pleased to announce the 2017 women's rugby major award winners and all-stars as selected by the conference's four head coaches following the regular season. Included in the all-star announcement were four Axewomen including Lauren Melanson, Harley Tucker, Danielle Wisen, and Natasha Johnson.. Thu, 26 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171026mhhfdy https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171024jsjrij HALIFAX, N.S. - Acadia Rugby's Tamara Dondi was named as the AUS Female Athlete of the Week following the weekend where the Axewomen handed UPEI a 53-18 loss in AUS semi-final action. The Axewomen head to StFX this Friday for the AUS championship game. Tue, 24 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171024jsjrij https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171020xalj89 WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Acadia Axewomen rugby team will head to Antigonish next Friday to take on the defending AUS champion StFX X-Women in the AUS women’s rugby championship final for the eighth season in a row. Fri, 20 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171020xalj89 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171019g3o1q3 WOLFVILLE, N.S. - Acadia University and U SPORTS announced today, October 19, that the 2018 U SPORTS Women’s Rugby Championship will be hosted by Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S. on November 1-4, 2018. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171019g3o1q3 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171015o6azsf WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The U SPORTS No. 1 ranked StFX X-Women finished the AUS regular season with a 6-0 record, capped by a 51-12 win over the second place Acadia Axewomen. Sun, 15 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171015o6azsf https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171007v2rnur CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI - The Pfleiderer sisters put on a show Saturday afternoon, leading the Acadia Axewomen to a convincing 55-10 win over UPEI. Sat, 07 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171007v2rnur https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171001w4hcmr WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Axewomen rugby team picked up their second win against the Huskies in their last meeting of regular season in a 88-5 win. Sun, 01 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20171001w4hcmr https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20170927cx4c0o ANTIGONISH, N.S. - On a warm fall afternoon at Oland Stadium the Acadia Axewomen felt the heat of the U SPORTS No. 1 ranked StFX X-Women as the home squad played to a 57-14 win... Wed, 27 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20170927cx4c0o https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20170918k2nidi (HALIFAX, NS)—The Saint Mary’s Huskies dropped their home opener 77-7 Sunday afternoon at Huskies Stadium to the Acadia Axewomen in Atlantic University Sport rugby action. Mon, 18 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20170918k2nidi https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20170915kkfcuz WOLFVILLE, NS - Harley Tucker burst onto the Acadia rugby scene a year ago with one of the best rookie seasons in the history of the program, culminating in a second-team all-Canadian selection at her position. Fri, 15 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20170915kkfcuz https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20170915kmifzs WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Axewomen rugby team finished last season ranked 10th in the U SPORTS Top Ten rankings and this season the Acadia rugby squad will start at number 10. Fri, 15 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20170915kmifzs https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20170909pql4w6 WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Axewomen rugby team opened the AUS regular season with a convincing 58-12 win over the visiting UPEI Panthers.The Panthers, who challenged the Axewomen last season in a close 24-17 semi-final win by Acadia, fell short in their 2017 season debut. Sat, 09 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20170909pql4w6 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20170719fzk1x7 OTTAWA, ON (Rugby Canada) - Canada’s women’s U20 head coach Jen Boyd has named a 24-player squad for next months Can-Am Series against the USA in Ottawa. Acadia's Harley Tucker was named to the squad today. Wed, 19 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20170719fzk1x7 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20170607hz74go WOLFVILLE, N.S. – Acadia University and Axewomen rugby head coach Matt Durant announced two more additions to the fall roster with the commitment of Emilie Merilainen and Taryn McLachlin from Trenton High School in Ontario. Wed, 07 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20170607hz74go https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20170530mwxkp0 WOLFVILLE, N.S. – Acadia University and Axewomen rugby head coach Matthew Durant are pleased to announce the commitment of four student-athletes for the coming fall. Tue, 30 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2017-18/releases/20170530mwxkp0