https://www.acadiaathletics.ca en-us https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20221005gyp7hu Congratulations to Juliette Matsukubo who was named the AUS Female Athlete of the Week for her three-try performance against Saint Mary's. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20221005gyp7hu https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20211108exj0vs 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. Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20211108exj0vs https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20211029ip1wv8 (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. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20211029ip1wv8 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20211022fjg7vf 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. Fri, 22 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20211022fjg7vf https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20211015wqqwmq 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. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20211015wqqwmq https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20211009t93umi 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. Sat, 09 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20211009t93umi https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20211003ty09xe 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. Sun, 03 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20211003ty09xe https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20210925rfugvp ANTIGONISH, N.S.  – It was the sort of game you would expect from the top two teams in the AUS women's rugby conference.   Sat, 25 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20210925rfugvp https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20210918ope1ks 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. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20210918ope1ks https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20210911oe545v 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. Sat, 11 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2021-22/releases/20210911oe545v