2022-23 Acadia Women's Rugby News

Season
Rugby's Matsukubo named AUS Female Athlete of the Week
Rugby's Matsukubo named AUS Female Athlete of the Week

Congratulations to Juliette Matsukubo who was named the AUS Female Athlete of the Week for her three-try performance against Saint Mary's.

Axewomen Rugby seniors reflect on loss and coming challenge
Axewomen Rugby seniors reflect on loss and coming challenge

By Patrick Kennedy - KINGSTON, ONT. The loss to archrival St.FX in the recent AUS women’s rugby final may have been a “bitter pill to swallow,” noted Acadia’s seasoned head coach Matt Durant, but make no mistake: the club’s primary pre-season goal remains intact.

AUS Rugby All-Stars named, Grant and Durant win major awards
AUS Rugby All-Stars named, Grant and Durant win major awards

(HALIFAX, N.S.) Atlantic University Sport is pleased to announce the 2021 women's rugby major award winners and all-stars as selected by the conference's four head coaches following the regular season.

Axewomen Rugby's Grace Pinch makes Olympic talent search final
Axewomen Rugby's Grace Pinch makes Olympic talent search final

TORONTO, ON - Grace Pinch of the Acadia women’s rugby team has been named a finalist in the Canadian Olympic Committee’s annual, cross-country talent search.

Axewomen finish the season with a 6-0 record and a 39-26 win over StFX
Axewomen finish the season with a 6-0 record and a 39-26 win over StFX

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Axewomen rugby team finished the 2021 AUS regular season with an undefeated record of 6-0 that included a 2-0 record against the defending AUS champion StFX X-Women.

Axewomen clinch first place with win over host Panthers
Axewomen clinch first place with win over host Panthers

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. - For the first time since 2013, the Acadia Axewomen have clinched the league’s best record after beating the UPEI Panthers 27-14 Saturday afternoon.

U SPORTS No. 3 Axewomen improve to 4-0 with win over Huskies.
U SPORTS No. 3 Axewomen improve to 4-0 with win over Huskies.

Halifax, N.S.– A beautiful fall Sunday afternoon was the backdrop for AUS Women’s Rugby action as the Saint Mary’s Huskies played host to the Acadia Axewomen.

No. 4 ranked Axewomen improve to 3-0 with 38-31 win over X-Women
No. 4 ranked Axewomen improve to 3-0 with 38-31 win over X-Women

ANTIGONISH, N.S.  – It was the sort of game you would expect from the top two teams in the AUS women's rugby conference.  

Axewomen pull off a 22-5 win in hard fought game against Panthers
Axewomen pull off a 22-5 win in hard fought game against Panthers

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Axewomen rugby team pulled off a 22-5 win over the UPEI Panthers to remain undefeated after two regular season games.

Rugby Axewomen top Huskies 82-10, Merilainen adds 4 tries to win
Rugby Axewomen top Huskies 82-10, Merilainen adds 4 tries to win

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – Senior forward Emilie Merilainen scored a team high 4 tries in the Axewomen’s 82-10 season opening win over the visiting Saint Mary’s Huskies.