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Chasing national dreams out west

Written on March 10, 2017. Posted in Sports.

After three years of moving from a practice squad player at Queen’s to OUA All-Star, Emma Chown has added yet another item to her list of accomplishments in rugby. In July, Chown represented Canada at the Rugby 7s portion of the FISU games in Wales. Just a month after that, Chown was invited to move...

From Oil Thigh to O Canada

Written on August 2, 2016. Posted in Sports.

After breaking onto the scene as one of the most dominant players in women’s rugby, Emma Chown temporarily swapped her tri-colour uniform for a red and white kit. Chown was one of just 12 players selected to represent Canada at the 7th Summer Universiade Games (FISU) , which took place on July 7 to...

Training for the top

Written on February 11, 2016. Posted in Sports.

Six sessions a week would seem like a busy enough off-season for most women’s rugby players, but two Gaels have added extra field time with hopes of stepping up their game. Third-year Emma Chown and first-year Geneviève Kasa-vubu have been participating in the Rugby Canada 7s Ontario U20 Regional...

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...

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...

Defense key to women's rugby

Written on October 6, 2015. Posted in Sports.

In a rematch of last year’s OUA quarterfinal, women’s rugby surged defensively in the second half to topple the York Lions 41-7 (2-2). The Gaels fell behind at first, with the Lions clinging to an early 7-0 lead. Captain Lauren McEwen expected the opponents to come out firing on all cylinders. “York...

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...

Tag: Emma Chown

Chasing national dreams out west

From Oil Thigh to O Canada

Training for the top

McEwen leads incredible comeback

A second chance after falling short

Women’s rugby disposes of Lions

Defense key to women's rugby

Running away from the competition

Women's rugby shines against Varsity Blues

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