2025-26 Saint Mary's Huskies Women's Rugby News

Huskies recognize school-record 138 Academic All-Canadians
Huskies recognize school-record 138 Academic All-Canadians

November 18, 2025

The Saint Mary's University Huskies Department of Athletics celebrated the academic success of their student-athletes on Tuesday morning with the annual Huskies Academic All-Canadian breakfast ceremony. A new Saint Mary's record of 138 student-athletes were awarded the standing of U SPORTS Academic All Canadian. U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian distinction is one of the highest recognitions a university varsity athlete may receive. To earn U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian distinction, a varsity student-athlete must be enrolled full-time and achieve an average of 80% or higher in the academic year.

Fairbrother, Porter named 2025 AUS Women's Rugby All-Stars
Fairbrother, Porter named 2025 AUS Women's Rugby All-Stars

October 21, 2025

The 2025 Atlantic University Sport women's rugby awards were announced on Tuesday, with a pair of Saint Mary's Huskies - scrum half Katherine Fairbrother and winger Elliana Porter - being named 2025 AUS All-Stars.

Valade and Fairbrother named Huskies Athletes of the Week: Oct. 6-12, 2025
Valade and Fairbrother named Huskies Athletes of the Week: Oct. 6-12, 2025

October 14, 2025

Men's hockey forward Reid Valade and women's rugby scrum half Katherine Fairbrother have been named Huskies Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Freeman's Little New York Halifax, for the week ending October 12, 2025.

X-Women defeat Huskies 60-12 to end season
X-Women defeat Huskies 60-12 to end season

October 10, 2025

The STFX X-Women defeated the Saint Mary’s Huskies 60-12 in Atlantic University Sport women’s rugby action on Friday night at Huskies Stadium in Halifax.

Panthers defeat Huskies 72-0 in Charlottetown
Panthers defeat Huskies 72-0 in Charlottetown

October 04, 2025

The UPEI Panthers defeated the Saint Mary's Huskies 72-0 in Atlantic University Sport women's rugby action on Saturday afternoon in Charlottetown, PEI.

Axewomen defeat Huskies 81-5 in Wolfville
Axewomen defeat Huskies 81-5 in Wolfville

September 26, 2025

The Acadia Axewomen defeated the Saint Mary's Huskies 81-5 in Atlantic University Sport women's rugby action on Friday at Raymond Field in Wolfville, N.S.

Panthers defeat Huskies 43-12 in Halifax
Panthers defeat Huskies 43-12 in Halifax

September 20, 2025

The UPEI Panthers defeated the Saint Mary’s Huskies 43-12 in Atlantic University Sport women’s rugby action on Saturday afternoon at Huskies Stadium in Halifax.

Mello and Fairbrother named Huskies Athletes of the Week: Sept. 8-14, 2025
Mello and Fairbrother named Huskies Athletes of the Week: Sept. 8-14, 2025

September 15, 2025

Men's soccer goalkeeper Tomas Mello and women's rugby scrum half Katherine Fairbrother have been named Huskies Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Freeman's Little New York Halifax, for the week ending September 14, 2025.

Axewomen defeat Huskies 52-12 in season opener
Axewomen defeat Huskies 52-12 in season opener

September 07, 2025

The Acadia Axewomen opened the season with a 52-12 win over the Saint Mary’s Huskies in Atlantic University Sport women’s rugby action on Sunday afternoon at Huskies Stadium in Halifax.

Saint Mary’s Huskies announce Janice Cougle as head rugby coach
Saint Mary’s Huskies announce Janice Cougle as head rugby coach

May 16, 2025

Saint Mary’s University Department of Athletics & Recreation is proud to announce the hiring of Janice Cougle as head coach of the Saint Mary’s Huskies women’s rugby team.