Rugby

July 14, 2023 sportsLauren Kasowski

Family footsteps: The Seumanutafa siblings rule rugby at UBC

Rugby has brought the Seumanutafa siblings closer together – both on and off the pitch.

March 17, 2023 sportsMackenzie Burley and Miriam Celebiler

From Gerald McGavin to the world stage: Four UBC players shine at the HSBC Canada Sevens 2023

Four current UBC students represented Canada in the rugby sevens tournament at BC Place. Matthew Percillier and Jack Carson from the men’s side and Piper Logan and Florence Symonds from UBC women’s rugby.

January 31, 2023 sportsMike Liu

After five years at UBC, Izzak Kelly looks to the future

It wasn’t always this easy for him. Kelly’s story is a thread tied intricately to the game of rugby.

December 7, 2022 sportsSolana Pasqual

‘There’s nothing better than winning with your friends:’ UBC men’s rugby takes national title

As the referee blew the whistle and called the game a little over 60 minutes later, with a score of 48-5, the UBC Thunderbirds took their second consecutive national title.

December 3, 2022 sportsSolana Pasqual

Men’s rugby returns to defend championship title after 37–17 semifinal victory against Gryphons

The UBC Thunderbirds will be returning to defend their Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship (CUMRC) title on a snowy home turf this Sunday after a well-earned victory against the Guelph Gryphons on Friday evening.

December 1, 2022 sportsSolana Pasqual

Men’s rugby advances to CUMRC semifinals after a 53–0 victory against the Dinos

First time hosts and defending champions the UBC Thunderbirds are through to the Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship (CUMRC) semifinals after a shutout victory over the Calgary Dinos on Wednesday evening at the Thunderbird Stadium.

October 25, 2022 sportsLauren Kasowski

UBC women’s rugby takes third consecutive Canada West Championship title

The UBC women’s rugby team defeated the University of Victoria Vikes 24–12 in the Canada West (CW) finals in Edmonton this weekend, becoming three-time CW champions.

October 19, 2022 sportsLauren Kasowski

UBC women’s rugby ties UVic Vikes in last regular season game

The UBC women’s rugby team finished their regular season with a 31–31 tie on Saturday afternoon against the University of Victoria Vikes in Victoria.

September 27, 2022 sportsLauren Kasowski

UBC women’s rugby extends winning streak with victory over Pronghorns

UBC women’s rugby (3–0) defeated the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns (1–3) on Sunday afternoon at the Gerald McGavin Rugby Centre, extending their winning streak with a score of 74–25.

September 20, 2022 sportsDiana Hong

UBC men’s rugby drop first leg of Wightman Boot series to UVic Vikes

The Thunderbirds fell to their longtime provincial rivals the University of Victoria Vikes 30–14 in the first leg of the Wightman Boot series on Saturday afternoon at the Gerald McGavin Rugby Centre.

September 16, 2022 sportsMackenzie Burley

UBC women's rugby cruise to a shutout win over Dinos

UBC women’s rugby dominated the University of Calgary Dinos with a shutout score of 41–0 Thursday night at the Gerald McGavin UBC Rugby Centre.

September 13, 2022 sportsDiana Hong

UBC women's rugby down the UVic Vikes in home opener

UBC women’s rugby took down the University of Victoria Vikes 45–24 to earn a home opening victory on September 10.

February 16, 2022 sportsEmma Martin-Rousselle

NGWSD: Savannah Bauder clapped back with being named the Canada West Rugby Player of the Week after being told 'rugby's not a girl sport'

“There's literally no standards for your body type, or what you look like,” Bauder said, encouraging others to not shy away from getting involved. “You have a place no matter what, so don't be afraid to try out.”