In their second showing of the year, the U of O women’s rugby team fell to Laval in a low-scoring game. This is their first meeting of the season, and the team will travel to Quebec city in search of revenge in just a few days.
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In an exciting home opener for both teams, the Gee-Gees rugby teams put on a thrilling display of athleticism with 70-0 and 65-0 wins over Sherbrooke.
The Gee-Gees had some good offensive moments in their USports women’s rugby semifinal against Queens on Friday night, but it wasn’t enough to stop the dominant visiting team from soaring to a 38-10 victory.
The women’s rugby team played their first home game of the season on Saturday against Laval. The Gees had a great first half, but defensive mistakes cost the Gees the game in the second half.
“It gives our university more profile and visibility—it gives our students, teachers, and employees here a chance to engage in something that is unique. Hosting is something we want to do more of.” — Sue Hylland, U of O sports services director.
McCallan, Babcock and Karwowski go five-for-five in RSEQ championship with Coach Boyd Under the lights at Matt Anthony Field, the Gee-Gees women’s rugby team claimed their fifth consecutive Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) banner with a 40-19 win over the Laval Rouge et Or. “It’s so amazing to know that every time I …
“I think our tight five finally came together as a group, as a unit. They’re the big girls up front at scrum and lineout and I thought they really dominated today and really got us going forward.”
Every year the Fulcrum gives out Cavalry Awards for the best that varsity athletics has to offer. This year saw strong athletic performances for the Gee-Gees, so without further ado, here are our top picks.
As Boyd continues to add to an impressive coaching resume, the Gee-Gees rugby program is in good hands for years to come.
Since she’s taken over as head coach of the Gees in 2013, Boyd has succeeded in bringing the team one step closer to a national championship every year.
After a stunning, undefeated run to the national final, the Gee-Gees women’s rugby team fell just short of their goal, returning to Ottawa with a silver medal and the pride of the entire school.
It was a hard-fought battle, but the Gee-Gees prevailed, proving why they’re the best team in their conference and perhaps the nation.
The Gees absolutely obliterated last place Bishop’s on-route to a 75-0 victory, closing the regular season 7-0.
As playoffs begin looming on the horizon for the Gee-Gees women’s rugby team, they are hitting postseason form at the perfect time.
The match wasn’t a blowout victory, but it was a showcase for the team’s commitment to defence.
Twice every school year, the Fulcrum gives out Cavalry Awards for the best Gee-Gee athletics have to offer.
A victory means that the Gees were crowned the national bronze medalists, an improvement on last year and the highest finish in team history.
Gee-Gees managed to eke out the tough 25-17 win for the conference championship crown.
Coming into a massive game at home against then seventh-ranked Concordia, the Gees needed a statement win to prove they deserve a place among the nation’s elite.
