Women's Rugby

Day brings national team experience to Acadia rugby
Day brings national team experience to Acadia rugby

Canada U20 player strengthens Axewomen roster

‘I knew I was an Axewoman’: Juliette Matsukubo reflects on her Acadia journey
‘I knew I was an Axewoman’: Juliette Matsukubo reflects on her Acadia journey

The graduating Axewomen all-star reflects on championships, leadership, and the friendships that will stay with her long after convocation.

Former Brock prop Laura Brown commits to Axewomen rugby
Former Brock prop Laura Brown commits to Axewomen rugby

Two-time OUA all-star adds leadership and experience

Sarah Williston took a chance on herself - and found her place at Acadia
Sarah Williston took a chance on herself - and found her place at Acadia

After transferring to Acadia in search of opportunity, the graduating Axewomen rugby player helped lead the program to an AUS championship and discovered a community that changed her life.

From first game to final whistle: Olivia Savoie’s full-circle Axewomen journey
From first game to final whistle: Olivia Savoie’s full-circle Axewomen journey

After four seasons with the Axewomen rugby program, Olivia Savoie is closing out her Acadia career with perspective shaped by growth, resilience and championship experience.

Stronger than the setback: Meg Bence’s road back to the field
Stronger than the setback: Meg Bence’s road back to the field

Meg Bence’s journey at Acadia took an unexpected turn on June 16, 2025. The second-year Axewomen rugby player suffered a torn ACL during a summer club match — an injury that sidelined her for an entire season.

Axewomen add internationally experienced scrumhalf Claire MacDonald
Axewomen add internationally experienced scrumhalf Claire MacDonald

Provincial champion and international competitor strengthens backline

Abbotsford’s Lessie Tapparo strengthens Axewomen forward pack
Abbotsford’s Lessie Tapparo strengthens Axewomen forward pack

Former B.C. U18/U19 player commits to Axewomen for upcoming season

Local talent Presley Penny commits to Axewomen rugby
Local talent Presley Penny commits to Axewomen rugby

Provincial champion and Horton co-captain headed to Wolfville

Former Youth Commonwealth silver medallist Charlotte Hilton joins Axewomen rugby
Former Youth Commonwealth silver medallist Charlotte Hilton joins Axewomen rugby

Provincial captain and national team player strengthens Axewomen backline

Sullivan commits to Axewomen rugby program
Sullivan commits to Axewomen rugby program
Axewomen add versatile forward Hannah Nodding to rugby program
Manitoba forward Regina Suliman commits to Axewomen rugby
B.C. forward Naomi Robert commits to Acadia Axewomen rugby for 2026
Axewomen rugby add Nova Scotia standout Jorja Matchem for 2026 season