CHAMPIONS: ÉTS win gold in first ever CUMRC appearance, Queen’s takes home silver in thriller CUMRC ending
Matt Anthony Field was packed full of rugby fans as the Queen’s Gaels and ÉTS Piranhas meet under the lights for the CUMRC gold medal matchup. The CUMRC newcomers dethroned the three-time reigning champions, the no. 1 ranked UBC Thunderbirds in their semifinal on Friday night. On the other side of the bracket, the Gael’s […]
Bronze Medal – #1 Thunderbirds claim bronze in exciting win over #2 Gryphons
The CUMRC bronze medal match saw the no. 2 Guelph Gryphons matchup against the no. 1 UBC Thunderbirds for a Sunday afternoon game on Matt Anthony Field. The top ranked teams were hungry for victory following semifinal losses on Friday. It was the Thunderbirds who claimed the hardware, earning a __ win to take home […]
5th Place – Vikes come out on top of lopsided consolation final
The University of Victoria Vikes and the UBCO Heat met in the consolation final of the CUMRC on Sunday afternoon. The Vikes took a notable first half lead despite numerous breakthroughs by the Heat. Morgan Di Nardo, Jaxson Jones, Ryder Heaney-Corns, and Phoenix Moller were the opening half try scorers, combining with converts by Max […]
7th Place Game – Gee-Gees defeat Sea-Hawks to end CUMRC run, Roy brothers combine for 23 points
The host team was first on the field for the final day of CUMRC action, meeting the Memorial Sea-Hawks in the 7/8 game. The Ottawa Gee-Gees finished the tournament with a 33-17 win. Ottawa took the lead in the opening half with tries from Evan and Glenn Roy. Glenn Roy completed all three of his […]
SF #2 – Third time’s a charm as Queen’s downs rival Guelph to secure trip to CUMRC final
The Queen’s Gaels exercised their demons on Friday night at Matt Anthony Field in Ottawa, as they defeated their OUA rival Guelph Gryphons 38-28 in the national semifinal. It was the third meeting between teams this season, with Guelph taking the two prior meetings, the Gaels With a friendly Queen’s crowd making the short trip […]
SF #1 – Top seeded Thunderbirds fall to newcomers in semifinal, ETS Piranhas advance to their first CUMRC Championship game
The no. 5 ranked ETS Piranhas took down the no. 1 ranked UBC Thunderbirds under the lights at Matt Anthony Field on Friday night. The three-time reigning champions fell at the hands of the newcomers 22-21 after a hard fought battle. ETS made a big play for the first try of the evening. A chip […]
CSF #2 – The Vikes hold strong against surging Gee-Gees to move onto CUMRC consolation final
The second consolation final of day two of CUMRC action welcomed the no. 3 Victoria Vikes and the host team, the Ottawa Gee-Gees for a sunny afternoon battle. The Vikes fought their way to victory, earning a 35-31 win on Matt Anthony Field. Glenn Roy put three points on the board for the Gee-Gees with […]
CSF #1 – UBCO puts together second half comeback over Memorial, advance to CUMRC consolation final
The Memorial Sea-Hawks and UBCO Heat were first to take Matt Anthony Field on day two of the CUMRC. The consolation semifinal ended in favour of the Sea-Hawks At the six-minute mark, the Vikes ran in for the game’s opening try. Nathan Holmes sent the ball straight through for a convert, making it 7-0 for […]
2024 Lt. Colonel WDC Holmes Awards Recognize Outstanding Student-Athletes for Contributions to Rugby and Community
[Ottawa, November 14, 2024] – The Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship (CUMRC) proudly announce the recipients of the Lt. Colonel WDC Holmes Awards, presented by Michael Holmes, Chair of the Canadian Rugby Foundation, in honor of his late father, Lt. Col. W.D.C. Holmes. These prestigious awards celebrate 16 student-athletes (8 CUMRC and 8 U SPORTS), […]
QF#4 – Guelph takes down hometown team to secure spot in CUMRC semifinal
The CUMRC hosts, the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees, took to Matt Anthony Field to close out the opening day of men’s rugby action. The hometown team was matched up against the undefeated no. 2 ranked Guelph Gryphons, making for a thrilling contest. Guelph touched the ball down first as Brenden Black broke through Ottawa’s defence. […]
