Women's Crew

• Women's Rugby
• September 28, 2024

The UPEI Panthers put up a valiant second-half fight but ultimately fell 26-12 to the St. FX X-Women after conceding 21 points in the first half.

• September 24, 2024

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for September 16–22, 2024, are Rowan Gallagher (women’s rugby) and Jahmal Boursiquot (men’s soccer).

• Women's Rugby
• September 21, 2024

The UPEI Panthers put on a show in their third game of the season, defeating the Saint Mary's Huskies 73-5 Saturday afternoon.

• September 17, 2024

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for September 9–15, 2024, are Ria Johnston (women’s rugby) and Isaac Wolters (men’s soccer).

• Women's Rugby
• September 15, 2024

The STFX X-Women defeated the UPEI Panthers 34-28 Sunday afternoon at STFX Stadium.

• Women's Rugby
• September 07, 2024

Despite a valiant second-half rally, the UPEI Panthers' comeback bid fell just short, as they fell 19-12 to the Acadia Axewomen in a rain-soaked match marred by slippery conditions.

• September 05, 2024

The UPEI Panthers women’s rugby team is poised for another unforgettable season in 2024, building on their historic success from last year.

• July 09, 2024

The University of Prince Edward Island is proud to announce that Shannon Gillis-Atkins will be the first Panther rugby representative to be inducted into the UPEI Sports Hall of Fame. This prestigious honour recognizes Gillis-Atkins for her outstanding contributions to the sport during her time from 1992–2015.

• April 07, 2024

This year, the UPEI Alumni Association’s Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award went to Emily Duffy, UPEI Women’s Rugby. The Male Athlete of the Year co-winners are Kaleb Pearson, UPEI Men’s Hockey and Kamari Scott, UPEI Men’s Basketball.

• January 29, 2024

The University of Prince Edward Island congratulates the 95 student-athletes who earned U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status for the 2022–2023 season. This number represents 49.5 per cent of UPEI’s 192 varsity student-athletes.

• December 14, 2023

In Atlantic University Sport (AUS) rugby circles, Adrianna Platis was a name floating among scouts and coaches for years.

• November 03, 2023

The UBC Thunderbirds posted an unequivocal 75-0 victory over the UPEI Panthers Friday afternoon at Stade TELUS-Université Laval in the second consolation game the U SPORTS Women's Rugby Championship in Quebec City. The T-Birds will thus be able to extend their stay in Quebec, as they secure a third match on Sunday on the last day of competition.

• November 01, 2023

The one-two punch of Mika Matsukobu and Lizzie Gibson led the No. 2-seeded Queen’s Gaels as they cruised to a 66-17 win over the No. 7 UPEI Panthers in the third quarterfinal of the U SPORTS Championship on Wednesday evening in Quebec City.

• October 31, 2023

Save the date for the biggest celebration of generosity! Giving Tuesday is November 28!

• Women's Rugby
• October 25, 2023

The St. FX X-Women have reclaimed their throne and sit atop the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) conference once more.

• October 17, 2023

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for October 9–15 are Charlotte Branchflower (women’s rugby) and Max VanWiechen (men’s soccer).

• Women's Rugby
• October 13, 2023

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.

• October 10, 2023

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for October 2–8 are Emily Duffy (women’s rugby) and Joe Ranger (men’s hockey). 

• Women's Rugby
• October 06, 2023

The UPEI Panthers (4-1) outlasted the Acadia Axewomen (1-3-1) on Friday night at Raymond Field in a high-scoring match, winning 31-29.

• October 03, 2023

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for September 25–October 1 are Ria Johnston (women’s rugby) and Evan Couturier (men’s soccer).

• Women's Rugby
• October 01, 2023

The UPEI Panthers punched their ticket to the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) playoffs after a convincing 56-19 win over the Saint Mary’s Huskies.

• Women's Rugby
• September 23, 2023

Since he was promoted to head coach two years ago, the James Voye-led UPEI Panthers have never lost at home to the St. FX X-Women…until today.

• Women's Rugby
• September 17, 2023

The UPEI Panthers defeated the Saint Mary’s Huskies 40-7 on Sunday afternoon at Huskies Stadium in Halifax.

• September 12, 2023

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for September 4-10 are Carla Stewart (women’s rugby) and Kasper Lasia (men’s soccer).

• Women's Rugby
• September 09, 2023

They couldn’t have scripted it any better.

• September 07, 2023

As we near the start of the season, the UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers find themselves in an unfamiliar position. For years, they’ve been a team that looked up in the standings, but now they’re the ones being chased down after capturing their first AUS title.

• June 28, 2023

The UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers will host the 2024 U SPORTS national women’s rugby championship, representing the program's first-ever opportunity to host this esteemed event. 

• April 20, 2023

Atlantic University Sport released the 2023 fall sports schedules today, including women’s rugby, men’s football, men’s and women’s soccer as well as men’s and women’s cross country. Hosts for the 2023 fall championships were also confirmed.

• April 01, 2023

This year, the UPEI Alumni Association’s Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award went to Brinten Comeau of the UPEI Women’s Rugby team. The Male Athlete of the Year is Elijah Miller of the UPEI Men’s Basketball team.

• March 27, 2023

The UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers expect to be more than just a one-hit wonder.

• December 13, 2022

The last time the UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers recruited a prop from Saint John, NB it turned out to be a good fit for both player and team. 

• Women's Rugby
• October 26, 2022

From the start of the season, there was something special about the UPEI Women’s Rugby team. Each week, they defied the odds and consistently built off one historic moment after another.