Women's rugby falls to Brock

Despite a big win at the team's home opener, Marauders women's rugby team was dealt a defeat by Brock University

After a season home opener win against Trent University on Aug. 31, the Marauders women's rugby team faced Brock University away from home. The team’s win against Trent showed the Marauder’s offensive abilities, and highlighted some of the team’s top players.

Fifth year Taylor Wood earned McMaster’s athlete of the week accolade for her performance against Trent University after scoring four tries for the team in the 57 to zero win. Fourth year Osa Olaye also put meaningful points on the board for the Marauders, as she scored four tries. She opened the scoring for the Marauders team against Trent. 

After these standout performances, the Marauders traveled to St. Catharines on Sep. 7 to face Brock University.

Going into this game, the Marauders would have the upper hand in terms of USport’s power rankings. The Marauders were ranked in ninth place coming into the game against the Badgers. Meanwhile, the Badgers sat in 15th place, after losing their season opener to Queen’s University which was ranked number two. 

Despite these rankings, the Badgers were able to win against the Marauders. The final score was five to 43 with the sole point by the Marauder's being scored by third-year Brianna Williams. 

This game contributed to the Marauders and Badgers having a change of place in the USport’s power rankings. The Marauders currently sit at 15th place, while the Badgers jumped to eighth place.

Stay tuned as the Marauders will face Wilfrid Laurier University on Sep. 14.