Ruggers Ranked #2

Sep 24, 2008 - Ten time Atlantic champions, StFX moved up to the number 2 spot this week after posting three one-sided scores in conference play. The defending national champions, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns hold on to the top spot after downing No. 5, Alberta, 49-12 in exhibition play on the weekend.

Courtesy of Rugby Canada
CIS: NATIONAL TOP TEN RANKING
September 22, 2008

Lethbridge, AB
By Neil Langevin

Ten time Atlantic Association champions, St. FX move up to the number 2 spot this week after posting three one-sided scores in conference play. The defending national champions, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns hold on to the top spot after downing No. 5, Alberta, 49-12 in exhibition play on the weekend.

The top five teams have seen some change in positions with Guelph off to a promising start and moving to the No. 3 spot. Laval, Brock and McMaster make the biggest moves on to the Top 10 list holding down the No. 6, 7 and 8 spots respectively. UBC holds the No. 9 spot while Queens appears at No. 10 under the guidance of Ontario junior coach, Beth Barz.

The rankings are a joint project between Rugby Canada and the CIS Rugby Coach’s Association to further promote women’s rugby. The next ranking will be released on October 5.

CIS Rugby Top 10

Based on a coaches poll
previous rankings ()

1. Lethbridge (1)
2. St. F.X. (3)
3. Guelph (4)
4. Western Ontario (2)
5. Alberta (5)
6. Laval (10)
7. Brock(NR)
8. McMaster (NR)
9. UBC (9)
10. Queens (NR)

This poll is conducted in whole by a coaching committee comprised of CIS member schools.