https://www.goxgo.ca en-us https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20240422h7ejxw Five outstanding student-athletes of the 2023-24 X-Women Rugby team received the nod this past academic term as winners of X-Women Rugby Leadership Awards. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20240422h7ejxw https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20231102ll6s2g STFX X-Women lock Akwaima Akpan was honoured as the U SPORTS women's rugby rookie of the year, as well as being named a U SPORTS second team all-Canadian. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20231102ll6s2g https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20231030ewxaxd Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20231030ewxaxd https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20231023g5oaj8 STFX lock Akwaima Akpan was named the 2023 AUS Rookie of the Year, while centre Katherine Culligan received the AUS Community Service award. Five X-Women were named to the AUS all-star team including Emma MacDougall, Akwaima Akpan, Sophie Beck, Skye Koyote and Katie Murphy. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20231023g5oaj8 https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20231016me8qmk The STFX X-Women will host the Acadia Axewomen Thursday evening, October 19th at 7:30 pm in the AUS semifinal playoff game. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20231016me8qmk https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20231013uh4e1b In a stunning comeback, the UPEI Panthers put a damper on STFX Homecoming weekend by defeating the STFX X-Women 25-22 in the final game of the AUS regular season Friday night at STFX Stadium. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20231013uh4e1b https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20231006ww36tq The St. Francis Xavier X-Women defeated the Saint Mary's Huskies 48-7 in AUS rugby action on Friday night at Huskies Stadium in Halifax. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20231006ww36tq https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20231001ml83dt In a battle of AUS women’s rugby powerhouses on a sunny Sunday afternoon in front of over 300 fans, the U SPORTS No. 6 ranked STFX X-Women and the Acadia Axewomen played to a 33-33 tie. Sun, 01 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20231001ml83dt https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20230923rufo9s Since he was promoted to head coach two years ago, the James Voye-led UPEI Panthers have never lost at home to the STFX X-Women…until today. Sat, 23 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20230923rufo9s https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20230917t2h66y Two tries in the last 20 minutes gave them a shot, but the Acadia Axewomen (0-2) were unable to complete the comeback as the STFX X-Women (2-0) held on for a narrow 21-19 victory on Sunday night. Sun, 17 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20230917t2h66y https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20230909otedu8 The STFX X-Women rugby squad kicked off their 2023 regular season with a dominant 81-0 win over the Saint Mary's Huskies on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 09 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20230909otedu8 https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20230903o68ky1 The X-Women Rugby team competed in the pre-season AUS tournament at Acadia on Sunday and came home with three victories. Sun, 03 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20230903o68ky1 https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20230830s084he For two decades, as much as the leaves changing colours on the trees lining the STFX campus, a sure sign that fall was arriving came courtesy of the X-Women rugby program. In late October or early November – without fail – the White and Blue would be boarding a plane for a Canadian destination, where they would play for a USPORTS Women’s Rugby Championship. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20230830s084he https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20230828l6oecz The STFX X-Women Rugby team headed south of the border this past weekend and played four pre-season exhibition matches against NCAA opponents. The blue and white posted a 3-0-1 record. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20230828l6oecz https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20230803o84sia Over the summer, we caught up with X-Women Rugby's Janet Kennedy and Sophie Beck on their off-season plans, favourite moments at StFX and what they're looking forward to this season — plus more! Thu, 03 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2023-24/releases/20230803o84sia