Queen's Women's Rugby 2017 Media Guide

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QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY GAELS

U SPORTS WOMEN’S RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

November 2-5 • University of Lethbridge • Lethbridge, Alta.

GAELS QUICK FACTS

2017 SEASON SCHEDULE

University Information Location: Kingston, Ontario Enrollment: 24,582 Founded: 1841 Chancellor: Jim Leech Principal and Vice Chancellor: Dr. Daniel Woolf University Website: www.queensu.ca Athletics Department Executive Director, Athletics and Recreation: Leslie Dal Cin Director, High Performance Sport: Sean Scott Colours: Gold, Blue, Red Athletics & Recreation Website: www.gogaelsgo.com Social Media: @queensgaels

EXHIBITION Aug. 26/2017

Ottawa

L, 10-5

Aug. 28/2017

Carleton

W, 25-5

REGULAR SEASON Sept. 2/2017

at Guelph

Sept. 9/2017

Western

W, 57-12

Sept. 15/2017

at York

W, 31-12

Sept. 23/2017

No.6

McMaster

L, 38-31

L, 21-15

OUA PLAYOFFS OUA Quarter-final Oct. 6/2017

Trent

W, 109-0

OUA Semifinal Oct. 13/2017 Gaels Women’s Rugby Conference: Inaugural Season: Fight Song:

Ontario University Athletics (OUA) 1992 (Joined OWIAA 1994) Oil Thigh

Home Field: Playing Surface:

Nixon Field Turf

Record All-Time: Record 2017: League Champions: National Champions:

108-77-4 4-3 2013 None

at No.7McMaster W, 20-15

OUA Championship Oct. 21/2017

at No.2Guelph

U SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP (Lethbridge, Alta.)

November 2 - 5 • University of Lethbridge • Lethbridge, Alta.

U SPORTS Quarter-final Nov. 2/2017

Head Coach: Dan Valley Website: gogaelsgo.com/rugby-w Instagram: @queenswomensrugby

vs Calgary

U SPORTS Semifinal or Consolation Nov. 3/2017

TBD

Media Inquiries

U SPORTS Gold, Bronze or 5th Place

Shawn MacDonald Sports Information Officer (p) 613-533-6000 x 36990 (e) comm.sio@queensu.ca (c) 613.484.6763

Nov. 5/2017

By The Numbers

L, 20-10

TBD

Final Top 10 ranking: No. 6 (Oct.24) Regular Season Record: 2-2 (Home: 1-1 Away: 1-1) Best Top 10 ranking: No. 6 (1 week) Regular Season Finish: 3rd - OUA Shiels (13 pts) Number of weeks in Top 10: All seven weeks Playoff Record: 2-1 (Home: 1-0, Away 1-1) U SPORTS championship appearances: 5 (including 2017) Overall Record: 4-3 (Home: 2-1, Away: 2-2) U SPORTS championship all-time record: 6-6 (.500) Playoff finish: OUA Finalists (L 43-17) U SPORTS championship all-time medals: 1 Silver (2015)

U SPORTS championship best result: 2nd (2015) U SPORTS championship last appearance: 2015 Head Coach: Dan Valley (1st Season) Team All-Time Record in OUA: 77-44-4 (.632) Including Playoffs: 108-77-4 (0.582)

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QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY — KINGSTON, ONTARIO

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY Queen’s is one of Canada’s leading universities, with an international reputation for scholarship, research, social purpose, spirit and diversity. Consistently highly-ranked, Queen’s is known for its incomparable 24-hour learning environment. Great teaching, great students, community and tradition - these are the hallmarks of the Queen’s experience.

History The University was established by Royal Charter of Queen Victoria in 1841 - twenty-six years before Canadian confederation. Classes were first held in 1842. The earliest degreegranting institution in the united Province of Canada, and the first to establish a student government, Queen’s has reflected and helped shape Canadian values and policies, educating many of the country’s most notable political and cultural figures.

Students & Faculty Queen’s student body represents 98 different

KINGSTON, ONTARIO Nestled where the Rideau Canal and St. Lawrence River meet Lake Ontario, Kingston is a city built on a grand heritage and defined by an exquisite ability to blend the beauty of

countries, along with every Canadian province and territory. Our faculty is drawn from some of the most prestigious institutions in the world, and Queen’s faculty members regularly receive international recognition and

Alumni Graduates of Queen’s become part of a living, legendary tradition that spans the globe and 166 years. Queen’s graduates can be found in boardrooms, courtrooms, hospitals, art galleries, laboratories, libraries, and governments around the world.

Community & Kingston Queen’s University is located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, a quintessential university community big enough to provide all the conveniences of modern life, but small enough for students, staff and faculty to feel instantly comfortable and at home. For more than a century-and-a-half, the stories of Queen’s and Kingston have been inextricably entwined.

Kingston is Canada’s 3rd best “place to live” in Canada according to a 2009 Canadian Business publication survey.

numerous teaching awards for their research and innovative contributions.

For more information visit www.queensu.ca

yesterday with the passion and sophistication of today.

Confederation Tour TrolleyStroll through Kingston’s endlessly diverting intricacies: from its urban heart, a bustling gathering place sparkling with a casual boutique and bistro vitality, to its meandering waterfront with a mix of historic neighbourhoods and breath-taking parkland.

• • • •

NHL greats like Kirk Muller, Doug Gilmour and others. Also a reenactment of the first hockey game between Royal Military College and Queen’s University.

Fort Henry K-Rock Centre - concerts & events Grand Theatre OHL Kingston Frontenacs

All of this in a city that dazzles with soaring 19th century limestone architecture and the amenities of a major centre, but retains the fascinating allure of a small town.

Explore our history; immerse yourself in our vibrant culture. With so much to see and do in Kingston, there is a wealth of attractions to choose from, and each one unravels the secrets of our beautiful city.

Kingston is conveniently located between major centres of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and just 20 minutes from the USA border.

Key Attractions • FebFest - Four on four shinny with former

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HEAD COACH

SEASON REVIEW

DAN VALLEY

Under the guidance of first-year head coach Dan Valley, the Queen’s Gaels turned heads early in the season as they pushed the defending OUA champion Guelph Gryphons to the brink in Guelph losing only on a try and conversion in the final moments of the match.

Valley led the Gaels to an OUA silver medal in his first year as head coach.

He was the head coach of the Rugby Canada U18 Women’s 15’s program, and was also a Technical Lead for the Canada 7’s NextGen program in Ontario.

Valley was an assistant coach with the McMaster women’s program that won a CIS Gold in 2015 and his high school program (Oakville Trafalgar) is regarded as one of the most successful programs in Ontario, winning six provincial medals (three gold) since 2011.

He holds a Master of Sport Coaching from the University of Queensland, a Master of Teaching from Griffith University, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Western Ontario.

Career Record

OUA Playoff Overall Year School W-L-T W-L W-L-T 2017 Queen’s 2-2-0 2-1 4-3-0

From there the Gaels finished with wins over both Western and York before falling to McMaster at home by just seven points.

Queen’s was a nationally ranked program all season and showed why in the OUA playoffs. They dismantled Trent in the OUA quarter-final 109-0, setting a team record for most points scored in a game, then headed to Hamilton and upset McMaster 20-15 in the semifinal.

An OUA championship loss to Guelph closed out the season, but a handful of Gaels were recognized at the conference level for their efforts. Sophie de Goede was named the Shiels Rookie of the Year and joined fellow teammates Kara Gani and McKinley Hunt on the OUA All-Star team.

OUA Finalist

Career

2-2-0 2-1

4-3-0

Assistant Coaches

SEAN DUNLEAVY

BLAKE WILSON

A Queen’s graduate from the Faculty of Education, Dunleavy is entering his 14th season coaching with the Women’s program, currently focusing his efforts on team Defense, Back Play, Sevens and Recruiting. In addition to Queen’s, Sean has been a mainstay with Rugby Ontario’s Jr. Women’s programs as a Head and Assistant coach, acted as a Guest Coach/Selector with Canada U20 on several occasions and was appointed as a Support Coach for the Canada U18 program during their 2015 developmental camp. Recently, Sean has lead the Eastern Ontario Jr Women’s Sevens program and is one of the program coaches with Rugby Ontario’s U18 Girls Sevens . A club (Kingston Panthers) and high school (Napanee DSS) coach as well, Sean is pursuing entry into the Advanced Coaching Diploma program and is a teacher locally at the elementary level.

Blake is an Ottawa native and a graduate from St. Francis Xavier University who has worked with the Queen’s program for four years. He was highly involved in the rugby program there as a player and as a coach. Blake currently is the President of the Kingston Panthers club and an active member of the senior men’s team. He coached the Ontario U20 program to a gold medal this summer and is highly involved in coaching at many levels in the Panthers organization.

LAUREN MCEWEN A former player and the programs all-time leading scorer, McEwen joined the team as an assistant coach starting in the 2016 season.

As an athlete, she was a 2014 AllCanadian, three time OUA All-Star and the 2013 Russell division MVP. Her career points as a Gael totalled 219 across five seasons and she was named the PHE ‘55 Alumnae Award winner at Queen’s in her graduating year.

Team Co-Captains Nadia Popov

C

C

Erin Geddes

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QUEEN’S GAELS - ROSTER First Name

Last Name

Pos.

Hgt

Elig Yr.

Course

Hometown

Harlee

Bruce

Prop

5'8

3

Physical and Health Education

Lakefield, Ont.

Emma

Crivello

Back Row

5'6

2

Arts & Science

Ottawa, Ont.

Hannah

Daniels

Centre

5'5

1

Kinesiology

Sutton West, Ont.

Sophie

de Goede

Back Row

5'9

1

Commerce

Victoria, B.C.

Jordi

Di Nardo

Scrum Half

5'2

2

Kinesiology

Toronto , Ont.

Susannah

Dunn

2nd Row

5'11

1

Engineering

Oakville, Ont.

Emma

Faught

Wing

5'5

2

Kinesiology

Ottawa, Ont.

Emma

Frey

Centre

5'7

1

Arts & Science

Uxbridge, Ont.

Kara

Gani

Fly Half

5'5

3

Physical and Health Education

Toronto, Ont.

Erin

Geddes

Back Row

5'5

3

Kinesiology

Lindsay, Ont.

Hannah

Greenwood

2nd Row

5'7

3

Physical and Health Education

Kingston, Ont.

Meaghan

Hannigan

Prop

5'6

1

Engineering

Bellevile, Ont.

Rachel

Hickson

Wing

5'11

1

Engineering

Ottawa, Ont.

McKinley

Hunt

Back Row

5'10

3

Concurrent Education

King City, Ont.

Camille

Irvine

Back Row

5'9

1

Arts & Science

Victoria, B.C.

Leeza

James

Wing

5'9

1

Arts & Science

Toronto, Ont.

Miki

Kawano

Scrum Half

5'4

1

Commerce

Banff, Alta.

Sofie

Kennedy

Hooker

5'6

2

Arts & Science

Ottawa, Ont.

Anna

Killacky

2nd Row

5'11

1

Arts & Science

Wolfville, N.S.

Molly

Labenski

Wing

5'7

5

Masters in Arts

Oakville, Ont.

Mikela

Lehan

2nd Row

5'8

2

Biology

Oakville, Ont.

Emma

Longshore

Back Row

5'11

1

Arts & Science

Orangeville, Ont.

Jillian

Lynott

Prop

5'8

1

Arts & Science

Chelsea, Que.

Kyra

Maybee

Wing

5'7

1

Nursing

Norwood, Ont.

Philippa

Mckay

Hooker

5'2

3

Arts & Science

Toronto, Ont.

Lauren

Murray

Fly Half

5'5

5

Kinesiology

Lindsay, Ont.

Simone

Oliveira

Scrum Half

5'4

1

Sciences

Oakville, Ont.

Nadia

Popov

Fullback

5'8

3

Life Sciences

Newmarket, Ont.

Gillian

Reason

Prop

5'6

1

Arts & Science

London, Ont.

Abby

Refausse

Prop

5'5

3

Health Studies

Trenton, Ont.

Dominique

Rumball

Centre

5'3

3

Biology

Scarborough, Ont.

Lydia

Salgo

2nd Row

5'6

3

Gelogical Science

Orleans, Ont.

Janna

Slevinsky

2nd Row

5'8

5

Masters in Occupational Therapy

Calgary, Alta

Sadie

Stephenson

Centre

5'4

3

Gender Studies

Oakville, Ont.

Lizzie

Thomson

Prop

5'9

4

Political Studies

Plainfield, Ont.

Thea

White

Centre

5'5

1

Arts & Science

Oakville, Ont.

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Dan Valley (1st Season) Assistant Coaches: Sean Dunleavy, Blake Wilson, Lauren McEwen

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Name Pronunciation

Name Pronunciation

Sophie de Goede Emma Faught Emma Frey Kara Gani Erin Geddes

Miki Kawano Kyra Maybee Nadia Popov Abby Refausse Thea White

duh-GOOD-ee FOHT FRY Care-ah Ghani Gedd-IS

KAH-wannah Keer-AH POP-OV REF-oss-ay Tee-ah

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WINGER Lauren Murray

SUBSTITUTES 16 - Abby Refausse 17 - Lydia Salgo 18 - Emma Crivello 19 - Mikela Lehan 20 - Camille Irvine 21 - Emma Longshore 22 - Emma Frey 23 - Hannah Daniels 24 - Kyra Maybee 25 - Rachel Hickson

Projected starters in bold All numbers/positions subject to change

Queen's Gaels

BLINDSIDE FLANKER Janna Slevinsky

6

SCRUM HALF Dominique Rumball

9

FULLBACK Molly Labenski

15

FLY HALF Kara Gani

10

'NUMBER 8' Sophie de Goede

INSIDE CENTRE Thea White

12

LOCK McKinley Hunt

LOCK Hannah Greenwood

8

5

HOOKER Sofie Kennedy

LOOSEHEAD PROP Lizzie Thomson

4

2

1

S

OUTSIDE CENTRE Sadie Stephenson

13

7

14 WINGER Nadia Popov

OPENSIDE FLANKER Erin Geddes

TIGHTHEAD PROP Harlee Bruce

3

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MEET THE QUEEN’S GAELS

HARLEE BRUCE HT. 5’8 ELIG 3

MAJOR Physical and Health Education HOMETOWN Lakefield, Ont.

Prop

2017: Picked up a try against McMaster... Appeared in all four regular season games... Suited up for all three Queen’s playoff games.

OTHER; Rugby Ontario 2013, 2014 for 15s... Rugby Ontario 7s 2015... named Best Forward for Ontario U16 program... Las Vegas 7s invitational winner.

EMMA CRIVELLO HT. 5’6 ELIG 2

MAJOR Arts & Science HOMETOWN Ottawa, Ont.

BackRow

2017: Dressed for all three OUA playoff matches.

OTHER: 7’s Rugby Coach’s Award (2014, 2015)...15’s Coach’s Award (2015) ... St. Peter Alumni Award (2016)... Rugby Legacy Award (2016)...

Honour Roll (2013-2016)

HANNAH DANIELS MAJOR HT. 5’5 Kinesiology HOMETOWN Sutton West, Ont. ELIG 1

Centre

2017: Dressed for two regular season games... Scored one try and added three conversions in OUA quarter-final vs Trent...Appeared in all three OUA playoff contests.

OTHER: 7’s Rugby Coach’s Award (2014, 2015)...15’s Coach’s Award (2015) ... St. Peter Alumni Award (2016)... Rugby Legacy Award (2016)... Honour Roll (2013-2016)

SOPHIE DE GOEDE MAJOR HT. 5’9 Commerce HOMETOWN Victoria, B.C. ELIG 1

2017 All-Star

BackRow

2017: Named OUA Rookie of the Year ... Named OUA All-Star... Started three regular season games missing one to play for Canada at Youth Commonwealth Games... Had two tries and three conversions in season debut at Guelph... Led Gaels in points with 34 ... Appeared in all three playoff games...

Scored four tries and three conversions in OUA quarter-final vs Trent... Had one try in OUA semifinal win over McMaster...Two-sport athlete in rugby and basketball at Queen’s.

2017 Shiels Rookie of the Year

OTHER: Father Hans de Goede captained Canada at 1987 World Cup of Rugby (24 National Team caps), mother Stephanie captained Canada in 1994 (17 National Team caps), brother Thyssen also played for Canada... Rugby experience includes being a carded athlete with the National Senior Women’s Rugby 7s program, was Team Captain of Canada U18 Rugby 7s Team at the Youth Commonwealth Games, Team Captain and Rugby 7s Member of U18 Canada Rugby 15s Team in 2016 and was named the Rugby Canada Young Female Player of the Year in 2016. A basketball National Championships Targeted Athlete with Basketball B.C. and an invitee to Basketball Canada ID Camps... In 2016 she co-captained the Basketball B.C. team and in 2015 was a First Team All-Star at Basketball Nationals... At the B.C. provincial basketball championships she was also honoured as the Quinn Keast scholarship recipient.

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JORDI DI NARDO MAJOR HT. 5’2 Kinesiology HOMETOWN Toronto , Ont. ELIG 2

ScrumHalf

2017: Appeared in all four regular season games... Suited up for OUA quarter-final against Trent scoring one try for Queen’s.

OTHER: Ontario U18 7s Las Vegas International champions... Ontario Storm U18, U16 for 15s (2 gold, 1 silver at national championships)... National championship in summer 2013... MVP and team captain in both grades 9/10... Junior athlete of the year grade 10... Scrumhalf for boys Ontario U14 team in 2011 ... Daughter of Barb Relton, founder of Queen’s Women’s Rugby program.

2016 Russell Rookie of the Year

SUSANNAH DUNN MAJOR HT. 5’11 Engineering HOMETOWN Oakville, Ont. ELIG 1

2ndRow

2017: Did not dress in 2017.

OTHER: Rugby Canada U18 camp… Rugby Ontario 15s (U18 & U16)… OFSAA gold 2015, silver 2016… High school provincial 7s silver

EMMA FAUGHT Wing

MAJOR HT. 5’5 Kinesiology HOMETOWN Ottawa, Ont. ELIG 2

2017: Did not dress in 2017.

OTHER: Queen’s Principal’s Scholarship, Female Athlete of the Year (Ashbury College, 2016), Rugby MVP (Ashbury College, 2016), Eastern Canadian Championships Silver Medal (2016), OFSAA Bronze Medal (2015)

EMMA FREY HT. 5’7 ELIG 1

MAJOR Arts & Science HOMETOWN Uxbridge, Ont.

Centre

2017: Dressed for three regular season games... Dressed in all three OUA playoff games... Scored try in OUA quarter-final win over Trent.

OTHER: Rugby Canada U18 team selection (2017), competing against USA in two-game series this summer... Rugby Ontario U16, U18 (15s), Rugby Ontario U18 7s (Team Captain)... Uxbridge SS Team Captain for 7s and 15s, OFSAA 2014-2017, OFSAA Bronze Medalists (2014), Uxbridge SS MVP, Coaches Award.

KARA GANI HT. 5’5 ELIG 3

2017 All-Star MAJOR Physical and Health Education HOMETOWN Toronto, Ont.

FlyHalf

2017: Named OUA All-Star... Appeared in all four regular season games... Dressed for all three OUA playoff matches... Scored a try in OUA quarter-final win over Trent.

OTHER: Gold Medal at the Vegas 7’s tournament (2015) ... Member of Rugby Ontario 7s 2014-15... U18 Silver medal at National Festival with Team Ontario (2014) ... Member of Rugby Ontario U16 and U18 teams for 15s... High school MVP for Rugby and soccer teams (2013-2015 seasons) ... MVP for Balmy Beach Rugby Club (2014 season) ... High school Athlete of the Year (2013) ... U16 Silver medal at National Festival (2013)

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ERIN GEDDES MAJOR HT. 5’5 Kinesiology HOMETOWN Lindsay, Ont. ELIG 3

BackRow

2017: Gaels co-captain... Dressed in all four regular season games... Scored one try in Gaels win over Western... Dressed for all three OUA playoff matches.

OTHER: Ontario Storm U20 National Champion in 2016... U20 Canadian Rugby test series team member in 2016

HANNAH GREENWOOD HT. 5’7 ELIG 3

MAJOR Physical and Health Education2ndRow HOMETOWN Kingston, Ont.

2017: Appeared in all four regular season games... Dressed for all three OUA playoff matches.

OTHER: RND Rugby MVP 2012-2014... Cathy Joyce Memorial Award (2013)... Member of Ontario U16 (2013)... EORU Rep program 2014... Silver Medal at Eastern Canadian Championships, Ontario Summer Games (2014)... Ontario East 7s program (2014-15)... OFSAA qualifier (2014)... RND Team Captain (20132015)... Father Brad is a former Gaels rugby All-Star and Head Coach who returned as an assistant with men’s team in 2017... Named to long-list for Canada U20 Rugby in 2015

MEAGHAN HANNIGAN MAJOR HT. 5’6 Engineering HOMETOWN Bellevile, Ont. ELIG 1

Prop

2017: Did not play in 2017.

OTHER: OFSAA AA Gold 2017, AA Silver 2016… Barbarian Cup Provincial Gold 2015, 2014… MVP Scotland Tour 2016… MVP Bayside Rugby, Bayside Hockey

RACHEL HICKSON MAJOR HT. 5’11 Engineering HOMETOWN Ottawa, Ont. ELIG 1

Wing

2017: Appeared in two regular season games... Dressed for all three playoff games.

OTHER: Rugby Ontario U18 7s National Championship Finalist… Rugby Canada U18 7s longlist

MCKINLEY HUNT HT. 5’10 ELIG 3

2016 All-Canadian MAJOR Concurrent Education HOMETOWN King City, Ont.

Two Time All-Star (2017, 2016)

BackRow

2017 - Named OUA All-Star.... Scored three tries this season, one in each of final three games... Appeared in all three playoff games... Score one try in semifinal win over Trent.

OTHER: Dog River Howlers Colombia Tour December 2014 (Gold)... Team Ontario 2014 (Silver) ... Barrie RFC (Captain)... Four year starting member on CDS Varsity Team...4x Consecutive CISAA Provincial Champions... 2-time captain on CDS Varsity Team... MVP CDS Girls Rugby ... CAIS National Champions 2012.

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CAMILLE IRVINE HT. 5’9 ELIG 1

MAJOR Arts & Science HOMETOWN Victoria, B.C.

BackRow

2017:Dressed for all four regular season games... Appeared in all three playoff games.... Scored one try in OUA quarter-final win over Trent.

OTHER; Provincial Regional Champions U18 Tsunami (2014)...U16 Team BC 15’s (2014)... Claremont Girls Rugby MVP (2014)... U18 BC Elite 7’s Team... Castaway Wonderers Women’s Premier League Most Improved... Vancouver 7’s U18 National Champions... Las Vegas 7’s U18 Elite Champions

LEEZA JAMES HT. 5’9 ELIG 1

MAJOR Arts & Science HOMETOWN Toronto, Ont.

Wing

2017:Appeared in one regular season game for the Gaels.

OTHER: OFSAA participant in 2016 and 2017.

MIKI KAWANO MAJOR HT. 5’4 Commerce HOMETOWN Banff, Alta.

ELIG 1

ScrumHalf

2017: Appeared in two regular season games for Queen’s.

SOFIE KENNEDY HT. 5’6 ELIG 2

MAJOR Arts & Science HOMETOWN Ottawa, Ont.

Hooker

2017: Suited up for all four regular season games... Appeared in all three OUA playoff matches... Scored one try in OUA quarter-final win over Trent.

OTHER: Captained Stelly’s Rugby 2014-2016... Starter for Team BC 15’s and 7’s 2014-2016... Rugby Canada U18 National Team – long list

ANNA KILLACKY HT. 5’11 ELIG 1

MAJOR Arts & Science HOMETOWN Wolfville, N.S.

2ndRow

2017: Dressed for three regular season games.

OTHER: Captain King’s-Edgehill School 2016, Nova Scotia Keltics Academy (2014 - 2016)... Four year starter on King’s-Edgehill varsity team, bronze medalists NS high-school provincials 2015... Sister Lucy Killacky also played for Queen’s.

MOLLY LABENSKI HT. 5’7 ELIG 5

MAJOR Masters in Arts HOMETOWN Oakville, Ont.

Wing

2017: Appeared in all four regular season games... Scored two tries in win over Western... Scored one try in win over York... Started all three playoff games...

Scored two tries and added one conversion in OUA quarter-final win over Trent.

OTHER: Member of Acadia’s first AUS Championship winning women’s rugby team... three-time CIS Academic All-Canadian... Captain of the Oakville Trafalgar Red Devils’ 2012 OFSAA Gold winning team

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MIKELA LEHAN MAJOR HT. 5’8 Biology HOMETOWN Oakville, Ont. ELIG 2

2ndRow

2017: Appeared in all four OUA regular season games... Dressed for all three OUA playoff matches.

OTHER: OFSAA gold with Oakville Trafalgar.

EMMA LONGSHORE HT. 5’11 ELIG 1

MAJOR Arts & Science HOMETOWN Orangeville, Ont.

BackRow

2017: Did not play in 2017.

JILLIAN LYNOTT HT. 5’8 ELIG 1

MAJOR Arts & Science HOMETOWN Chelsea, Que.

Prop

2017: Appeared in one regular season game at York.

KYRA MAYBEE MAJOR HT. 5’7 Nursing HOMETOWN Norwood, Ont. ELIG 1

Wing

2017: Dressed for all four regular season games... Suited up for all three OUA playoff matches.

OTHER: Rugby Canada U18 team selection (2017), competing against USA in two-game series this summer... Rugby Canada U18 7s (reserve, 2016)... Rugby Ontario U16, U18 (15s), Rugby Ontario U18 7s... Holy Cross Rugby MVP, Rookie of the Year, Holy Cross Top Female Athlete.

PIPPI MCKAY HT. 5’2 ELIG 3

2015 All-Star MAJOR Arts & Science HOMETOWN Toronto, Ont.

Hooker

2017: Appeared in all four regular season games... Scored three tries on the season with one coming against each of McMaster, York and Western... Appeared in two OUA playoff games... Scored a try in Gaels OUA semifinal victory over McMaster.

OTHER: Qualified for Rugby OFSAA 2012, 2013, 2014... Malvern CI female athlete of the year 2013, 2014... Member of Rugby Ontario U16 and U18 programs 2013, 2014... Two silver medals at National Championships... Rugby Ontario U18 Storm 7s program... Gold Medal at Las Vegas 7s Tournament

LAUREN MURRAY MAJOR HT. 5’5 Kinesiology HOMETOWN Lindsay, Ont. ELIG 5

2016 All-Star

FlyHalf

2017: Appeared in all four regular season games... Scored a try in Gaels win at York... Started all three OUA playoff games... Scored a try in Gaels quarter-final win over Trent.

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SIMONE OLIVERIA MAJOR HT. 5’4 Sciences HOMETOWN Oakville, Ont. ELIG 1

ScrumHalf

2017: Did not play in 2017.

OTHER: Rugby Ontario U16 (15s)... Upright Rogues 7s... Oakville Trafalgar Rugby OFSAA Gold 2015, Silver 2015, 2014, Captain of Oakville Trafalgar 20152017.

NADIA POPOV HT. 5’8 ELIG 3

2016 All-Canadian MAJOR Life Sciences HOMETOWN Newmarket, Ont.

Two Time All-Star (2016, 2012)

Fullback

2017: Started all four regular season games... Scored in every game this season finishing with four tries and one penalty goal... Started all three OUA playoff games scoring in every game... Had five tries in OUA playoffs along with six conversions to lead playoff scorers.

OTHER: Also also serves as a #OneTeam ambassador for the Canadian Olympic Team and earned a gold medal at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Game Rugby 7s for Canada... After 2012 season with Queen’s, left school to pursue Rugby 7s national program spot...U20 Nations Cup Champion with Team Canada (2013).

2012 Russell Rookie of the Year

GILLIAN REASON HT. 5’6 ELIG 1

MAJOR Arts & Science HOMETOWN London, Ont.

Prop

2017: Appeared in one regular season game.

OTHER: Ontario West U18 15s in 2016… London St. Georges 15’s Senior Captain 2015-16… AB Lucas Rugby Captain 2015-17 and MVP 2016-17… Letterman Athletic Award 2017

ABBY REFAUSSE HT. 5’5 ELIG 3

MAJOR Health Studies HOMETOWN Trenton, Ont.

Prop

2017: Dressed for all four regular season games... Suited up for all three OUA playoff games.

OTHER: Barbarian Cup (Jr Provincial Championship) Gold 2012, 2013... OFSAA Silver 2013, OFSAA Gold 2014... Ontario Summer Games 2014 EO 7’s - Silver...

MVP Belleville Bulldogs 2013 Season

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DOMINIQUE RUMBALL MAJOR HT. 5’3 Biology HOMETOWN Scarborough, Ont. ELIG 3

Centre

2017: Started all four regular season games... Scored three conversions in both Gaels wins over York and Western... Started all three OUA playoff matches.

OTHER: Female Athlete of the Year... Rugby (and Hockey) MVP... Rugby Ontario U16, U18 15s... Younger sister of Jacob and Lucas Rumball (National Team Member) who played for the men’s rugby OUA team.

LYDIA SALGO HT. 5’6 ELIG 3

MAJOR Gelogical Science HOMETOWN Orleans, Ont.

2ndRow

2017: Appeared in all four regular season games... Dressed for all three OUA Playoff games... Scored a try in OUA quarter-final win over Trent.

OTHER: St. Peter Rugby: Rookie of the Year 2012, MVP 2015, Legacy Award 2015, City Champions 2013, 2014 & 2015, Team Captain 2015, OFSAA Silver Medalists 2015... Member of Team Ontario 7s 2014/2015... Member of Ontario East Region U18 2015

JANNA SLEVINSKY HT. 5’8 ELIG 5

Two time All-Canadian (2014, 2013)

Two Time All-Star (2014, 2013)

MAJOR Masters Occupational Therapy HOMETOWN Calgary, Alta

2ndRow

2017: Appeared in three of the four regular season games... Started all three OUA playoff matches... Scored a try in both OUA quarter-final win over Trent and in OUA Championship game.

OTHER: Former Acadia Axewoman... U SPORTS All-Canadian twice (2014, 2013)… AUS All Star twice (2014, 2013)… Jean Marsh Female Athlete of the Year 2015… U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian three times (2014, 2012, 2011)… Hugh A. Noble Award.

SADIE STEPHENSON HT. 5’4 ELIG 3

MAJOR Gender Studies HOMETOWN Oakville, Ont.

Centre

2017: Dressed for all four regular season games... Scored one try in Gaels win over Western... Appeared in two of the Gaels playoff matches.

OTHER: Female athlete of the year 2011, 2012... Female rugby MVP 2013... Rugby OFSAA silver medal 2014... Halton & GHAC champion 2012,2013,2014...

Captain of Junior and Senior rugby team... Captain of Highschool senior fieldhockey team... Bronze medalist at fieldhockey OFSAA 2013 ...2014 Team Ontario U18 team member, silver medalists... Four generations of her family have attended Queen’s.

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LIZZIE THOMSON MAJOR Political Studies HOMETOWN Plainfield, Ont.

HT. 5’9 ELIG 4

Prop

2017: Appeared in three regular season games... Started all three OUA playoff games.

THEA WHITE Centre

MAJOR Arts & Science HOMETOWN Oakville, Ont.

HT. 5’5 ELIG 1

2017: Appeared in all four regular season games... Dressed for all three OUA playoff matches.

OTHER: Rugby Ontario 7s... 2016 OFSAA Silver Medalists... Upright Rugby Rogues 7s, Howlers 7s, Female Athlete of the Year.

ROSTER BY PROVINCE

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Arts & Science 18 Kinesiology 3 Physical and Health Education 3 Engineering 3 Commerce 2 MastersinOccupationalTherapy 1 Concurrent Education 1 Political Studies 1 Life Sciences 1 Nursing 1

Kinesiology 1 Master of Arts 1

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2017 CHAMPIONSHIP

20th U SPORTS Women’s Rugby Championship: Gaels in search of first Monilex Trophy TORONTO (U SPORTS) – The OUA silver medalist Queen’s Gaels will head into the 20thU SPORTS Women’s Rugby Championship as the No.6 seed looking for first national banner.

The X-Women were drawn as the No.1 team going into the national tournament after holding the pole position in the U SPORTS Top 10 for the entire season. Full draw results, championship schedule and team-by-team previews are available below.

The U SPORTS Women’s Rugby Championship, hosted for the second time by the University of Lethbridge, kicks off on Thursday at Community Sports Stadium and concludes next Sunday with the gold-medal final at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Live-streaming is available on USPORTS.LIVE. SEEDING No. 1 StFX X-Women Playoff finish: AUS champions No. 2 Ottawa Gee-Gees Playoff finish: RSEQ champions No. 3 Calgary Dinos Playoff finish: Canada West champions No. 4 Guelph Gryphons Playoff finish: OUA champions No. 5 Laval Rouge et Or Playoff finish: RSEQ finalists No. 6 Queen’s Gaels Playoff finish: OUA finalists No. ­­7 Acadia Axewomen Playoff finish: AUS finalists No. 8 Lethbridge Pronghorns Playoff finish: Host / Canada West bronze medalists CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE Wednesday, Nov. 1 All-Canadian Awards Breakfast, 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT Thursday, Nov. 2 (Quarter-finals) No. 3 Calgary vs. No. 6 Queen’s, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT No. 2 Ottawa vs. No. 7 Acadia, 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT No. 4 Guelph vs. No. 5 Laval, 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT No. 1 StFX vs. No. 8 Lethbridge, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

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ONTARIO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS Russell Division

GP W L T PF PA PTS Brock 4 4 0 0 352 24 20 Trent 4 3 1 0 95 165 15 Laurier 4 2 2 0 134 159 12 Toronto 4 1 3 0 99 131 9 Waterloo 4 0 4 0 10 211 0 Shiels Division

GP W L T PF PA PTS Guelph 4 4 0 0 214 60 20 McMaster 4 3 1 0 121 86 14 Queen’s 4 2 2 0 134 83 13 York 4 1 3 0 81 177 6 Western 4 0 4 0 42 186 1

REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS - QUEEN’S GAELS (2017) Player

TRIES

CON

PG

DG

PTS

S. De Goede

4

7

0

0

34

N. Popov

4

0

1

0

23

P. McKay

3

0

0

0

15

M. Labenski

3

0

0

0

15

M. Hunt

3

0

0

0

15

D. Rumball

0

6

0

0

12

L. Murray

1

0

0

0

5

E. Geddes

1

0

0

0

5

S. Stephenson

1

0

0

0

5

H. Bruce

1

0

0

0

5

Note: 4 points for a win, 2 points for a tie, 1 point for a loss by 7 pts or less, 1 bonus point for scoring 4 or more tries in a game

AUS

GP W L T PF PA PTS StFX 6 6 0 0 485 33 12 Acadia 6 4 2 0 304 140 8 UPEI 6 2 4 0 120 324 4 Saint Mary’s 6 0 6 0 47 459 0 Note: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie

CANADA WEST

GP W L T PF PA PTS Calgary 4 4 0 0 137 85 8 Victoria 4 3 1 0 245 54 6 Lethbridge 4 2 2 0 101 140 4 UBC 4 1 3 0 73 162 2 Alberta 4 0 4 0 62 177 0 Note: 4 points for a win, 2 points for a tie, 1 point for a loss by 7 pts or less, 1 bonus point for scoring 4 or more tries in a game

QUEBEC

GP W L T PF PA PTS Ottawa 6 6 0 0 348 45 12 Laval 7 5 2 0 331 106 10 Concordia 7 4 3 0 439 137 8 Montreal 7 4 3 0 218 172 8 Carleton 6 4 2 0 171 230 8 Sherbrooke 7 2 5 0 147 257 4 McGill 7 2 5 0 90 308 4 Bishop’s 7 0 7 0 50 539 0

GAELS ON PROVINCIAL / NATIONAL TEAMS Lauren Murray: Ontario U18 (2014) Dominique Rumball: Nova Scotia U20 (2017) Lizzie Thomson: Ontario U20 (2016) Harlee Bruce: Ontario U18 (2015), Ontario U20 (2016) Kara Gani: Ontario U18 (2015), Ontario U20 (2016) Hannah Greenwood: Ontario U20 (2017) McKinley Hunt: Ontario U18 (2015), Ontario Senior Women (2017), Canada U20 (2016, 2017) Sadie Stephenson: Ontario U18 (2014), Ontario U20 (2016) Sophie de Goede: Canada U18 15’s (2016); Canada 7s Youth Commonwealth Games (2017), Canada National Senior Women’s 7s Team carded athlete (2016-17), Rugby Canada Young Female Player of the Year (2016) Kyra Maybee: Canada U18 15s (2017) Hannah Daniels: Canada 7s Youth Commonwealth Games (2017) Susannah Dunn: Ontario U18 (2017), Canada U18 Long List (2017) Rachel Hickson: Ontario U18 7s (2016), Canada U18 7s (2017) Emma Frey: Ontario U20 (2017) Canada U18 (2017) Nadia Popov: Canadian National 7s Team Pan-Am Gold (2015), U20 Nations Cup Champion (2013)

Note: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie

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REGULAR SEASON/PLAYOFF RECAPS

QUEEN’S GUELPH

31 38

Sept. 2, 2017 Guelph, Ont.

QUEEN’S WESTERN

57 12

Sept. 9, 2017 Kingston, Ont.

QUEEN’S 31 YORK 12 Sept. 15, 2017 Toronto, Ont.

De Goede has 16 points in debut as Gaels stand tall against Guelph

Gaels blowout Western Mustangs to give coach Dan Valley first win

GAME FLOW Gaels new head coach Dan Valley nearly pulled off an upset in Guelph as the Gaels pushed the Gryphons to the final minute before losing by a single try and conversion. Queen’s managed to put up an impressive 31 points against Guelph,

GAME FLOW The Gaels and Mustangs were close to start out with Queen’s picking up early tries from Sophie de Goede (Victoria) and Nadia Popov (Newmarket, Ont.) and tacking on a successful conversion from de Goede to put Queen’s up 12-0 through 17 minutes.

The two teams traded points throughout the first half with the Gryphons jumping out to an early 5-0 lead before Nadia Popov (Newmarket, Ont.) put down her first of two tries on the day. Julia Schell then scored a try and converted herself as well to lift the Gryphons back out in front 12-7.

The Mustangs fought right back as Dubissette-Borrce and Wallsten each picked up tries while Western converted successfully on one attempt, tying the match up at 12-12.

GAME FLOW The Gaels were able to get off to a good start in the opening half despite being the visiting team.

Queen’s found themselves with a 12-5 lead after 40 minutes. Lauren Murray (Lindsay, Ont.) and McKinley Hunt (King City, Ont.) were able to land tries for Queen’s in the opening half.

From there on it was all Gaels. Just three minutes later de Goede picked up her second try of the match as she punched in a two-metre run. The Gaels two-sport rookie then picked up a successful conversion to make the lead 19-12 Queen’s.

In the second half the Gaels continued to pile up points, outscoring York 19-7. Nadia Popov (Newmarket, Ont.), Molly Labenski (Oakville, Ont.) and Pippi McKay (Toronto) all found the scoresheet in the second half for the Tricolour.

Pippi McKay (Toronto) and Molly Labenski (Oakville, Ont.) added two more tries before the half as Queen’s was in control through 40 minutes with a 31-12 lead.

In the end Queen’s came away with a 31-12 victory.

Gaels dynamic rookie Sophie de Goede, who also will suit up for the women’s basketball team, scored her first U SPORTS try of her career 24 minutes into the match and completed her first successful conversion to even things up at 12-12.

With the Gaels down 31-17 in the second half, McKinley Hunt (King City, Ont.) and Popov each put down tries with successful de Goede conversions to tie things up at 31-31.

In the final minute of play, the home side Gryphons pushed the ball down towards the Gaels try line, and Zana Everett was able to score. Julia Schell nailed the conversion to seal the win for Guelph 38-31.

BY THE NUMBERS 31 - Is the most points Guelph has allowed in an OUA regular season game since Sept 23, 2007 when Western beat them 50-0 at Guelph 16 - Points for rookie Sophie de Goede 2 - Tries for Nadia Popov 3 - Times the score was tied 5-5, 12-12 and 31-31

Labenski picked up her second try of the match to kick-off the second 40 minutes and Erin Geddes (Lindsay, Ont.), Sadie Stephenson (Oakville, Ont.) and McKinley Hunt (King City, Ont.) all added tries in the second half.

Queen’s finished off with a 57-12 victory over the Mustangs.

Women’s Rugby picks up road win at York, move to 2-1 TORONTO - The No.7 Queen’s women’s rugby team (2-1) picked up a 31-12 win at the York Lions (0-3) on Friday night.

Dominique Rumball (Scarborough, Ont.) also added three conversions for Queen’s in the match.

BY THE NUMBERS 3 - Gaels who are currently representing Canada at the U18 European Grand Prix, Hannah Daniels, Rachel Hickson and Sophie de Goede 2 - Straight wins for Queen’s

FINAL SAY “We came out with the intention of weathering the storm through the first 20 to 25 minutes, knowing that if we were able to do that our depth would allow us to pull away eventually.

I was very happy with the 80 minutes that we were able to put in and although we didn’t put as many on in the second half as we would have liked the opportunities were there.” - Head coach Dan Valley

BY THE NUMBERS 1st - Win for head coach Dan Valley with the Gaels 16 - Points for de Goede in each of her first two matches for 32 total to lead Queen’s 7 - Different Gaels landing tries on the day for Queen’s

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QUEEN’S MCMASTER

15 21

Sept. 23, 2017 Kingston, Ont.

QUEEN’S 109 TRENT 0 Oct. 6, 2017 Kingston, Ont.

No.7 Gaels make final push but fall 21-15 to No.6 Marauders

OUA QF - Gaels advance to OUA semifinal with 109-0 win over Trent

GAME FLOW In the scorching September heat, the defence told the tale of this matchup. Both McMaster and Queen’s showed good open field tackling and pass breakups. In the end, it was the Marauder’s strong end-zone defence that kept them on top and ultimately won them the game.

GAME FLOW The Gaels proved to be much stronger and faster than the Excalibur, breaking tackles and beating defenders early and often. Sophie de Goede (Victoria) was the first to score, followed soon

by Nadia Popov (Newmarket, Ont.).The Gaels also showed off their impressive defence, not allowing Trent to enter their zone for most of the opening half while controlling the majority of possession.

McMaster’s Khadija Brouilette scored the opening try, taking it up half the field by herself off a misplayed ball from the Tricolour. The Gaels responded by scoring two tries; Pippi McKay (Toronto) was the first to put the Gaels on the board, pushing in a short try, followed shortly by Harlee Bruce (Lakefield, Ont.). A missed conversion put Queen’s up five late in the first half. McMaster continued to push the pace as half-time neared. Maddie Seatle pushed through into the end-zone off a scrum in the Gaels territory. The Marauders entered the half leading 14-12.

Early in the second half, McMaster’s Sara Svoboda pushed through the tough Gaels defence to pad their lead, 21-12. The Strong defensive play kept both teams scoreless through most of the second half until a penalty opportunity gave the Gaels a chance at redemption. Nadia Popov (Newmarket, Ont.) nailed the penalty goal, to put the Gaels within a try and conversion of taking a one-point lead. Entering injury time, the Gaels had a chance to tie it up, controlling the ball in McMaster’s zone. It was strong tackling and ruck control that held McMaster’s lead and won them the game with the defensive stand.

BY THE NUMBERS 2 - Nationally ranked teams the No.7 Gaels and No.6 Marauders 3/3 - Sara Svoboda was perfect on conversions for McMaster 3-0 - McMaster remains undefeated through this season FINAL SAY “We’re right where we need to be, there are some things we can work on and improve, but with regards to any changes, no we’re right where we need to be. That game could’ve gone either way.”- Head Coach Dan Valley.

Mid-way through the first half, de Goede managed to score back to back tries, forcing her way past the Excalibur defence, who could not keep her down.

In the final minutes of the opening half, de Goede punched in her fourth try of the game, as the Gaels managed to win a scrum near the Trent zone decisively. Not to be out-done, Popov outran the entire Excalibur defence again, to put up another try of her own.

Trent was finally able to push the ball deep into the Gaels end as the final seconds ticked off the first half. Queen’s held their ground defensively though and managed to keep the Excalibur off the scoreboard.

The Gaels started slowly in the second half, but a nice goal-line run by Lydia Salgo (Ottawa) put the Gaels on the board again.

Even with a huge lead, the Gaels did not slow down. Emma Frey (Uxbridge, Ont), Jordi Di Nardo (Toronto), Molly Labenski (Oakville) each managed to get in the end-zone early in the second half.

BY THE NUMBERS 109 - Points for Queen’s, the most scored in team history topping the 106 against Toronto in 2015 4 - Tries for Sophie de Goede, tying the amount she scored in the OUA regular season 14 - Straight wins for Queen’s over Trent 12 - Gaels scored tries on the night 46 - Points combined from Popov and de Goede

QUEEN’S MCMASTER

31 12

Oct. 13, 2017 Hamilton, Ont.

OUA SF - No.8 Gaels steal 20-15 win in Hamilton over No.7 McMaster, earn spots at OUA final and National Championship GAME FLOW The Gaels and Marauders met once in the OUA regular season with Queen’s losing a close tilt at home 21-15. The two nationally ranked programs went at it again, this time in the OUA semifinal with a trip to the OUA final and a berth in the U SPORTS national championship on the line.

Queen’s was able to get the jump on the Marauders quickly as strong tackling lead to a Pippi McKay (Toronto) try giving Queen’s an early 5-0 lead. After McMaster was able to respond with a try of their own, Queen’s rookie sensation and two-time OUA athlete of the week Sophie de Goede (Victoria) broke through for another try after Erin Geddes (Lindsay, Ont.) was able to get the ball forward before dishing off to de Goede.

The Gaels put a 10 point margin between themselves and the Marauders as 2016 U SPORTS All-Canadian Nadia Popov (Newmarket, Ont.) finished off a long sprint for a try giving Queen’s a 15-5 lead at the half.

The home side came out strong in the second half as they were able to get themselves within five after a try in the 45th. Popov broke through for her second try of the night and the Gaels once again were up 10.

McMaster added another try but the Gaels hung on to take a 20-15 victory.

BY THE NUMBERS 2 - Tries for Popov 0 - Conversions from either side 1st - Trip to the national championship for Queen’s since they won silver as hosts in 2015 2013 - The Gaels only OUA Championship season

FINAL SAY “We have always had the potential to put up big numbers. Tonight we executed in almost all aspects of the game so not surprised that we were able to score.” - Head coach Dan Valley

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QUEEN’S GUELPH

17 43

Oct. 21, 2017 Guelph, Ont.

OUA FINAL - Women’s rugby finishes as OUA silver medalists GAME FLOW The Gaels and Gryphons traded possessions early with neither team able to move the ball out of the mid-field range.

Guelph was the first team on the board as they put down the games first try and kicked a successful conversion for an early 7-0 lead. Queen’s was able to quickly respond just a few minutes later as a pile of Gaels helped to push McKinley Hunt (King City, Ont.) and the ball forward past the try line for five points. A tough conversion attempt was missed, and the Gaels were down just two.

A big run set up another Guelph try and they followed up with a penalty goal kick for another three points to give them a 15-5 lead on the Gaels.

Nadia Popov (Newmarket, Ont.) put together big runs for the Gaels, but they fell just short of the try line as the Guelph defence held strong.

The Gryphons closed out the half with a try and a missed penalty goal kick and held a 22-5 lead over Queen’s after the first 40 minutes.

In the second half, Queen’s was finally able to find their stride and put some points on the board. First, it was a great 20 metre run from Janna Slevinsky (Calgary) followed by Popov pushing through for a try. Popov connected on a conversion after her try to give the Gaels 12 straight points and cut the lead down to just five at 22-17.

Guelph continued to challenge the Gaels defence who held strong at the goal line on multiple Gryphon offensive pushes. Guelph had trouble holding onto the ball and turned it over to Queen’s on the goal line twice. Queen’s couldn’t move the ball upfield, and eventually, the Gryphons were able to capitalize and take a 29-17 lead.

The Gryphons closed it out from there and finished with a 43-17 win.

FINAL SAY “I thought when we didn’t execute or were a little bit reluctant Guelph took advantage of those opportunities, and that’s what good teams do. Likewise, I thought when Guelph made some miscues we took advantage of those, and I thought we did a good job of staying with them through 60, but they got a bit of traction in the final 20 minutes. Now we’ll reload and get ready for the national championships.” - Head coach Dan Valley

BY THE NUMBERS 2 - Nationally ranked programs the No.7 Gaels and No.2 Gryphons 1 - Trip to Lethbridge, Alberta for each team up next for the U SPORTS championship 7 - Points for Nadia Popov 3 - Gaels honoured as Sophie de Goede, Kara Gani and Hunt all received their All-Star certificates after the match

PROGRAM HISTORY 10 Year Record: 60-30 (.667) 5 Year Record: 30-15 (.667) U SPORTS Awards U SPORTS All-Canadian: McKinley Hunt (2016), Nadia Popov (2016), Miranda Seifert (2016) Gillian Pegg (2015 1st, 2014), Lauren McEwen (2014) Taylor White (2012), Ash Ward (2010), Andrea Wadsworth (2009), Jocelyn Poirier (2008), Erin Bailey (2006, 2005, 2004), Caitlin Rose (2003), Jennifer Reid(2003), Alissa Overend (2002), Julia Keilty (2001), Kyla Madden (2001), Tara Freeney (2000), Dara Parker (2000).

U SPORTS Coach of the Year: Beth Barz (2006), Barry Campbell (2003), Peter Reid (2000) OUA Awards OUA All-Stars: Kara Gani (2017), Sophie de Goede (2017), Lauren Murray (2016), Nadia Popov (2016), McKinley Hunt (2017, 2016), Lauren McEwen (2015, 2014, 2013), Gillian Pegg (2015, 2014), Emma Chown (2015), Pippi McKay (2015), Mirand Seifert (2014), Melody Clarke (2014), Claragh Pegg (2013, 2012, 2011), Loren Baldwin (2013), Karley Heyman (2013), Devon Stride (2013), Bronwyn Corrigan (2012), Nadia Popov (2012), Taylor White (2012, 2011), Ash Ward (2010), Andrea Wadsworth (2011, 2010, 2009), Susan Heald, (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009), Karlye Wong (2010, 2009, 2008) Jocelyn Poirier (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007), Jennifer Redwood (2008), Lauren Young (2007), Shauna Geerts (2007), Paig Churchill (2006), Erin Bailey (2006, 2005, 2004), Vicki Ward (2005, 2004, 2003), Charlene Barter (2005), Kelly Lagace (2005), Laura Cooney (2005), Caitlin Rose (2003, 2002), Jenny Reid (2003), Kelly-Ann Hodgins (2003), Alissa Overend (2002), Jennifer Huntley (2002, 2001), Jocelyn Sarsfield (2001), Kyla Madden (2001), Alison Noble (2001), Andreanne Roy-Perrault (2000), Dana Parker (2000), Tara Feeney (2000, 1999-1st), Lisa Chrolavicius (1999-2nd, 1998, 1997), Aliza Ehrkamp (1997), Cheryle Saunders (1997) OUA Coach of the Year: Beth Barz (2006-07), Barry Campbell (2003-04) OUA Russell Division MVP: Lauren McEwen (2013) OUA Rookie of the Year: Sophie de Goede (2017), Nadia Popov (2012), Lauren Young (2005-06), Julia Kielty (2001-02) OUA Community Service Award: Claudia DiFrancesco (2014), Marin MacLeod (2012), Rachelle Kranenburg (2011) Season

Regular Season Conference Finish

Conference Playoff Finish

National Championship Finish

2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992

3rd OUA Shiels 2nd OUA Russell 2nd OUA Russell 2nd OUA Russell 1st OUA Russell 1st OUA Russell 2nd OUA Russell 1st OUA Russell 2nd OUA Russell 3rd OUA Russell T-3rd OUA Russell 4th OUA Shiels 1st OUA Russell T-4th OUA Shiels 1st OUA Russell 2nd OUA Russell 3rd OUA Russell 2nd OUA Russell 5th OUA 8th OUA 4th OUA 7th OWIAA 2nd OWIAA

2nd (OUA Silver Medalists) 4th 4th 4th 1st (OUA Champions) 2nd (OUA Silver Medallists) 3rd (OUA Bronze Medallists) 2nd (OUA Silver Medallists) 4th Eliminated in OUA QF Eliminated in OUA QF Eliminated in OUA QF Eliminated in OUA QF Did Not Qualify 4th 4th 4th 3rd (OUA Bronze Medallists) ?

Did Not Qualify 4th Did Not Qualify 2nd (OWIAA Silver Medallists) 5th

3rd (CIS Bronze) 5th place 5th place N/A N/A N/A N/A

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ALL-TIME RECORD - RUGBY (W) CONFERENCE RECORD

CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS

CIS/CIAU CHAMPIONSHIP

SEASON

GP

W

L

T

PF

PA

GP

W

L

PF

PA

GP

W

L

T

PF

2017

4

2

2

0

134

83

3

2

1

146

58

2016

5

3

2

0

220

92

3

1

2

80

71

-

-

-

-

-

2015

5

4

1

0

223

72

3

1

2

66

73

3

2

1

0

2014

5

4

1

0

286

62

3

1

2

81

72

-

-

-

-

*2013

5

5

0

0

190

53

3

3

0

121

52

3

2

1

2012

6

6

0

0

294

54

3

2

1

104

52

3

1

2011

5

4

1

0

128

83

3

2

1

31

73

-

2010

5

5

0

0

163

40

3

2

1

64

67

2009

5

4

1

0

122

84

3

1

2

28

2008

5

2

3

0

72

103

1

0

1

2007

5

3

2

0

78

95

1

0

2006

5

2

3

0

51

94

1

2005

6

6

0

0

187

24

1

2004

5

1

4

0

28

94

-

-

-

2003

4

4

0

0

129

14

3

1

2

2002

4

3

1

0

121

35

3

1

2

2001

5

3

2

0

128

27

3

1

2

2000

5

4

1

0

156

27

2

1

1999

9

4

4

1

147

97

?

1998

7

0

6

1

49

252

1997

7

3

3

1

49

1996

6

0

6

0

OVERALL PA

GP

W

L

T

PF

PA

PCT.

COACH

7

4

3

0

280

141

0.571

Dan Valley

CONFERENCE OUA Shiels

-

8

4

4

0

300

163

0.500

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

54

57

11

7

4

0

343

202

0.636

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

-

-

8

5

3

0

367

134

0.625

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

0

63

73

11

10

1

0

374

178

0.909

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

2

0

46

104

12

9

3

0

398

106

.889

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

-

-

-

-

-

8

6

2

0

159

156

0.750

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

3

1

2

0

68

52

11

8

3

0

295

159

0.727

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

99

-

-

-

-

-

-

8

5

3

0

150

183

0.625

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

12

20

-

-

-

-

-

-

6

2

4

0

84

123

0.333

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

1

0

36

-

-

-

-

-

-

6

3

3

0

78

131

0.500

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

0

1

5

8

-

-

-

-

-

-

6

2

4

0

56

102

0.333

Beth Barz

OUA Shiels

0

1

7

10

-

-

-

-

-

-

7

6

1

0

194

34

0.857

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

5

1

4

0

28

94

0.200

Barry Campbell

OUA Shiels

47

55

-

-

-

-

-

-

7

5

2

0

176

69

0.714

Barry Campbell

OUA Russell

63

32

-

-

-

-

-

-

7

4

3

0

184

67

0.571

Barry Campbell

OUA Russell

15

20

-

-

-

-

-

-

8

4

4

0

143

47

0.500

Peter Reid

OUA Russell

1

44

17

-

-

-

-

-

-

7

5

2

0

200

44

0.714

Peter Reid

OUA Russell

?

?

?

?

-

-

-

-

-

-

9

4

4

1

147

97

0.500

Peter Reid

OUA

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

7

0

6

1

49

252

0.071

John O’Hanley

OUA

64

2

0

2

0

21

x

x

x

x

x

x

9

3

5

1

49

85

0.389

John O’Hanley

OUA

8

57

-

-

-

-

-

x

x

x

x

x

x

6

0

6

0

8

57

0.000

Kathie Thompson

OWIAA

1995

7

5

1

1

n/a

n/a

5

4

1

21

3

x

x

x

x

x

x

12

9

2

1

21

3

0.792

Kathie Thompson

OWIAA

1994

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

3

2

1

50

12

x

x

x

x

x

x

3

2

1

0

50

12

0.667

Kathie Thompson

OWIAA

TOTALS

125

77

44

4

2963

1596

52

25

27

985

851

12

6

6

0

231

286

189

108

77

4

4179

2733

0.585

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