X-Women Rugby Ranked #1 in Country

October 6, 2008

CIS: NATIONAL TOP TEN RANKING
October 06, 2008, Lethbridge, Alberta

By Neil Langevin, Courtesy of Rugby Canada

Ten time Atlantic University Sport champions, StFX take over the number one ranking in the country as they continued their unbeaten season.

Guelph continued their strong play in the OUA and move up to the number two spot. The storied University of Alberta program leaps up two spots to number three. The Pandas coached by Matt Parrish toppled the Lethbridge Pronghorns in a battle of Canada West opponents. The Horns drop down to four, after being ranked number one for the first month.

Western Ontario is still unbeaten and takes the fifth spot, while Laval continues their good form to claim the sixth spot.
McMaster and Brock flipped positions and seem to be gearing up for a good playoff run in the OUA. Concordia appears as the second team from the improving Quebec league, while west coast powerhouse, UBC stay in the top ten.

The rankings are a joint project between Rugby Canada and the CIS Rugby Coach’s Association to further promote women’s rugby.

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CIS Rugby Top 10
Based on a coaches poll
previous rankings ()
1. StFX (2)
2. Guelph (3)
3. Alberta (5)
4. Lethbridge (1)
5. Western Ontario (4)
6. Laval (6)
7. McMaster(8)
8. Brock (7)
9. Concordia (NR)
10. UBC (9)