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Queen’s one of four provincial teams leading women's rugby national polls

Written on September 24, 2016. Posted in Sports.

Although the women’s rugby season is relatively young, one thing is already clear — it’s Ontario’s sport. Currently, three of the four top teams in national rankings are from the OUA conference. The one Ontario outlier, Ottawa — who plays in the RSEQ with teams from Quebec — sits one spot above Queen’s...

A Canadian pipeline

Written on September 9, 2016. Posted in Sports.

Over the past few seasons, Queen’s has become one of the nation’s top rugby schools and it’s been evident in the influx of Queen’s talent going on to play for national teams. This summer Queen’s had four players from both the men’s and women’s programs represent Canada in national competitions with...

Bittersweet ending for women's rugby championship

Written on November 8, 2015. Posted in Sports.

On a day they could have made history on home turf, the women’s rugby team fell short in the CIS gold medal game. When it was all said and done, the McMaster Marauders triumphed over Queen’s 27-3. Both the Marauders’ gold finish and Queen’s silver medal were firsts in the schools’ histories. For Marauders...

McEwen leads incredible comeback

Written on November 6, 2015. Posted in Sports.

After earning a position in the CIS championship by hosting the tournament, many likely questioned Queen’s credentials. But after their 24-17 upset of the number one seed Acadia Axewomen, few will doubt their abilities. Axewomen head coach Matthew Durant praised the underdog Gaels. “All the credit...

A second chance after falling short

Written on November 4, 2015. Posted in Sports.

After starting the season on a high note with four straight wins, inconsistent play caused the Gaels to crash out of the OUA playoffs without a medal. In a rematch of last year’s bronze medal game, the Gaels faced off against the Western Mustangs on Saturday at Nixon Field. The Mustangs locked down...

Rookies provide backbone

Written on October 30, 2015. Posted in Sports.

For the women’s rugby team, the sidelines are no place for a rookie. After losing half of the players from last year’s team, the Gaels were forced to rely heavily on first-year players up and down their lineup. For head coach Beth Barz, the risk has paid off. Currently, the Gaels sit at 5-2 on...

Working for glory on home soil

Written on October 30, 2015. Posted in Sports.

Starting this weekend, the women’s rugby team are looking to write their names in the history books of Queen’s Athletics. This Saturday, the Gaels will battle the Western Mustangs in the OUA bronze medal game. Following that game, the team will spend the week prepping to host the CIS Women’s Rugby...

Women’s rugby disposes of Lions

Written on October 20, 2015. Posted in Sports.

For the second year in a row, the women’s rugby team toppled the York Lions in the OUA quarterfinals to win 53-15. Head coach Beth Barz said the Gaels improved on their 41-7 win against the Lions earlier in the year. “There was a lot more flow to the game today,” Barz said. “A little of that has...

Reaching for perfection

Written on October 8, 2015. Posted in Sports.

When discussing current rivalries in OUA sport, the conversation tends to lead to the Queen’s and Guelph women’s rugby match-up. Currently, both teams sit at the top of their divisions, with identical undefeated records (4-0). The two powerhouse programs will clash on Friday, in a top of the table...

Running away from the competition

Written on October 2, 2015. Posted in Sports.

In her three years at Queen’s, women’s rugby winger Emma Chown has gone from being a redshirted freshman to leading the OUA in try scores. The third-year life science major has eight tries in three games, propelling the Gaels to an undefeated record and a rank of third in the CIS. While Chown’s...

Women's rugby shines against Varsity Blues

Written on September 29, 2015. Posted in Sports.

On a chilly Saturday night under the lights, the women’s rugby team offence ignited to stay undefeated. The Gaels (3-0) had no problem getting by the University of Toronto Varsity Blues (0-3), winning 106-3 on Nixon Field. For captain Lauren McEwen, the Gaels offence is founded on the team’s ability...

Late try secures bronze

Written on November 1, 2011. Posted in Sports.

Lauren McEwen burned the Brock Badgers for the second time this season. The rookie winger scored a last-minute try to give the women’s rugby team a 17-13 victory in the OUA bronze medal game at Tindall field on Saturday. The Gaels trailed 13-10 before McEwen’s try. Queen’s finished second in the OUA...

Playoff blowout

Written on October 25, 2011. Posted in Sports.

For the second consecutive season, the Guelph Gryphons ended the women’s rugby team’s shot at a provincial title. The Gryphons beat the Gaels 50-0 in Saturday’s OUA semifinal in Guelph to qualify for nationals and advance to next week’s final against the McMaster Marauders. The Gryphons entered Saturday’s...

Road to nationals starts tomorrow

Written on October 13, 2011. Posted in Sports.

Tomorrow, the women’s rugby team will launch the campaign for a repeat of their 2010 appearance at the national championships. It starts with an OUA quarter-final match against the Trent Excalibur at Tindall field. The Gaels beat the Toronto Varsity Blues 41-29 in Toronto last weekend to finish the...

Tag: Beth Barz

Queen’s one of four provincial teams leading women's rugby national polls

A Canadian pipeline

Bittersweet ending for women's rugby championship

McEwen leads incredible comeback

A second chance after falling short

Rookies provide backbone

Working for glory on home soil

Women’s rugby disposes of Lions

Reaching for perfection

Running away from the competition

Women's rugby shines against Varsity Blues

Late try secures bronze

Playoff blowout

Road to nationals starts tomorrow

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