PREVIEW: #5 Women’s Rugby set for battle against fellow RSEQ titan #1 Laval Rouge et Or

Photo: Greg Mason
Photo: Greg Mason
September 5, 2024

September 7, 2024

  • The Matchup: (5) Ottawa Gee-Gees (1-0) at (1) Laval Rouge et Or (1-0)
  • Location: Stade TELUS-UL (Quebec City, Que.)
  • Kickoff: 2:00 p.m.
  • Last meeting: Ottawa 27, Laval 12 – Oct. 21, 2023, at Stade TELUS-UL

 

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
  • Despite falling the Rouge et Or to start the 2023 season, the Gee-Gees went on to defeat their rivals in the RSEQ Championship matchup.
  • Ottawa's season opener was a success on various fronts. Not only did the Gee-Gees earn a 41-8 win on home turf, but the team shared the wealth, seeing rookies and bench players contribute in many ways.
  • Aurora Bowie led the Gee-Gees in scoring during their home opener, logging four converts and a penalty kick for 11 points, earning game MVP honours.

LAVAL GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Tries: Alexina Tardif-Samson – 3
    • Converts: Adèle Samson – 8
  • The Rouge et Or may have fallen in the 2023 RSEQ Championship game, but they went on to earn the biggest prize, the 2023 U SPORTS National Championship title.
  • Laval started the season with a dominant performance over the Carleton Ravens. The Ravens were unable to score and the Rouge et Or came away with a 71-0 win.