Season
Axewomen dropped by Queens in consolation semi-final
Axewomen dropped by Queens in consolation semi-final

ETHBRIDGE, Alta. (U SPORTS) – In the final game of the championship for both teams, the Queen’s Gaels beat the Acadia Axewomen 38-10 in the first of two consolation semifinals.

Rugby's Wisen, Melanson and Tucker named All-Canadians
Rugby's Wisen, Melanson and Tucker named All-Canadians

Concordia centre Frédérique Rajotte was honoured as the U SPORTS women’s rugby Player of the Year Wednesday morning, as the national award winners were celebrated at the annual All-Canadian breakfast.

No. 2 Ottawa advances with win over No. 7 Axewomen
No. 2 Ottawa advances with win over No. 7 Axewomen

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. (U SPORTS) – The second-seeded and RSEQ champion University of Ottawa Gee-Gees scored early and often, advancing to the semifinals with a dominant 65-5 win over the Acadia Axewomen.

The Evolution of Axewomen Rugby
The Evolution of Axewomen Rugby

WOLFIVLLE, N.S. - By Patrick Kennedy - Recent news that Acadia University will host the 2018 U Sports Women’s Rugby Championship elicited smiles and salutations from more than just the tight-knit local lodge of rugby faithful in tiny Wolfville -  and indeed throughout the province.

Second half comeback not enough to win championship
Second half comeback not enough to win championship

ANTIGONISH, N.S. – On the strength of four tries by AUS most valuable player Joanna Alphonso (Ajax, ON), the StFX X-Women defeated the Acadia Axewomen 58-21 to win the 2017 Subway AUS championship Friday night, taking home the Birks Memorial trophy. 

AUS All-Stars announced for women's rugby
AUS All-Stars announced for women's rugby

(HALIFAX, N.S.) - Atlantic University Sport is pleased to announce the 2017 women's rugby major award winners and all-stars as selected by the conference's four head coaches following the regular season. Included in the all-star announcement were four Axewomen including Lauren Melanson, Harley Tucker, Danielle Wisen, and Natasha Johnson..

Dondi named AUS Athlete of the Week
Dondi named AUS Athlete of the Week

HALIFAX, N.S. - Acadia Rugby's Tamara Dondi was named as the AUS Female Athlete of the Week following the weekend where the Axewomen handed UPEI a 53-18 loss in AUS semi-final action. The Axewomen head to StFX this Friday for the AUS championship game.

Axemen punch ticket to AUS & U SPORTS championships
Axemen punch ticket to AUS & U SPORTS championships

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Acadia Axewomen rugby team will head to Antigonish next Friday to take on the defending AUS champion StFX X-Women in the AUS women’s rugby championship final for the eighth season in a row.

Acadia University to host 2018 U SPORTS Women's Rugby Championship
Acadia University to host 2018 U SPORTS Women's Rugby Championship

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - Acadia University and U SPORTS announced today, October 19, that the 2018 U SPORTS Women’s Rugby Championship will be hosted by Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S. on November 1-4, 2018.

Axewomen finish regular season with 4-2 record
Axewomen finish regular season with 4-2 record

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The U SPORTS No. 1 ranked StFX X-Women finished the AUS regular season with a 6-0 record, capped by a 51-12 win over the second place Acadia Axewomen.

Acadia’s potent offence too much for Panthers 
Acadia’s potent offence too much for Panthers 

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI - The Pfleiderer sisters put on a show Saturday afternoon, leading the Acadia Axewomen to a convincing 55-10 win over UPEI.

Danielle Wisen scores her first of three trys against SMU
Axewomen improve to 3-1 with win over Huskies

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Axewomen rugby team picked up their second win against the Huskies in their last meeting of regular season in a 88-5 win.

X-Women top Axewomen in the battle of AUS top teams
X-Women top Axewomen in the battle of AUS top teams

ANTIGONISH, N.S. - On a warm fall afternoon at Oland Stadium the Acadia Axewomen felt the heat of the U SPORTS No. 1 ranked StFX X-Women as the home squad played to a 57-14 win...

Annie Kennedy passes away as SMU player looks for the tackle
Rugby Axewomen remain undefeated with win over SMU

(HALIFAX, NS)—The Saint Mary’s Huskies dropped their home opener 77-7 Sunday afternoon at Huskies Stadium to the Acadia Axewomen in Atlantic University Sport rugby action.

In Pursuit of Excellence - Harley Tucker
In Pursuit of Excellence - Harley Tucker

WOLFVILLE, NS - Harley Tucker burst onto the Acadia rugby scene a year ago with one of the best rookie seasons in the history of the program, culminating in a second-team all-Canadian selection at her position.

Axewomen crack U SPORTS Top Ten
Axewomen crack U SPORTS Top Ten

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Axewomen rugby team finished last season ranked 10th in the U SPORTS Top Ten rankings and this season the Acadia rugby squad will start at number 10.