McGill men’s rugby (2–0) is looking strong heading into the regular season after a resounding 47–15 win against Harvard (0–1). In the 38th annual Covo Cup, McGill’s final preseason game before RSEQ competition begins, McGill came out with a tenacious defensive showing and exciting play. “We played hard defence, we […]
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Selective success: A McGill recruiting story
To level the playing field within Quebec, McGill must shift its focus.
McGill Martlets rugby resilient in loss to Carleton
On Sept. 30, a sunny fall day, the McGill Martlets women's rugby team (0-5) took on the visiting Carleton Ravens (3-1). Carleton took an early lead, but the Martlets rallied in a losing cause to finish the game with a 33-21 scoreline. Carleton pulled ahead with a dominant first half: […]
Redmen Rugby begin bid for a second consecutive RSEQ championship
The expectations are high for McGill Redmen Rugby this year. After last season’s dramatic RSEQ championship victory over the Montreal Carabins, McGill is gunning for another conference title. On Sunday, the McGill Redmen were dominant in their season opener against the Concordia Stingers at McGill’s Percival Molson Stadium. Fourth-year centre […]
Martlets hold off Carabins in topsy-turvy contest
McGill Martlets 23 Montreal Carabins 21 “I think it was a little too exciting today,” said Martlet rugby Head Coach Matthew Stephens following an exciting contest as McGill (3-3) overcame the Montreal Carabins (3-3) 23-21 in a must-win game on Saturday at Molson Stadium.