https://www.gopanthersgo.ca en-us https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20251124kenh9t The University of Prince Edward Island congratulates the 113 student-athletes who earned U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian (AAC) status for the 2024–2025 season. This number represents 51.4 per cent of UPEI’s 220 varsity student-athletes. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20251124kenh9t https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20251007l08zth Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for September 30–October 5 are Emma MacLean (women’s rugby) and Ben McFarlane (men’s hockey). Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20251007l08zth https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2025-26/releases/20251005046mj5 The UPEI Panthers clinched their spot in the Atlantic University Sport playoffs in emphatic fashion Saturday afternoon, routing the Saint Mary’s Huskies 72-0 at home in one of their most complete performances of the season. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2025-26/releases/20251005046mj5 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20250929j9zjcu Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for September 23–29 are Lauren Misener (women’s rugby) and Jahmal Boursiquot (men’s soccer). Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20250929j9zjcu https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2025-26/releases/20250927x1u6qg Fueled by a monster 16-point performance from Lauren Misener, the UPEI Panthers went toe-to-toe with the perennial powerhouse St. FX X-Women on Saturday, walking away with a 26-26 draw that felt more like a statement than a stalemate. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2025-26/releases/20250927x1u6qg https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20250916gozhwi Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for September 8–15 are Rowan Gallagher (women’s rugby) and Isaac Sommerville (men’s soccer). Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20250916gozhwi https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2025-26/releases/20250913tlxbel It wasn’t victory, but it was validation. Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2025-26/releases/20250913tlxbel https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20250903cndkcs Family. Community. Connection. Those are the pillars of a new era for the UPEI Panthers women’s rugby team as they aim to build on recent success and establish a sustainable foundation under first-year head coach Curtis Lauzon. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20250903cndkcs https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250329dv1pna UPEI Athletics and Recreation celebrates outstanding student-athletes. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250329dv1pna https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250326cbupwn The University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce Curtis Lauzon as the new head coach of the UPEI Women’s Rugby team. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250326cbupwn https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20241128m2sgnf The University of Prince Edward Island congratulates the 101 student-athletes who earned U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian (AAC) status for the 2023–2024 season. This number represents 52 per cent of UPEI’s 194 varsity student-athletes. Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20241128m2sgnf https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20241027n0fv5s U SPORTS announced the seedings and bracket for the 2024 U SPORTS rugby championship, to be hosted by the UPEI in Charlottetown. The tournament gets underway on Wednesday, Oct. 30 and concludes the following Sunday, Nov. 3. Sun, 27 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20241027n0fv5s https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2024-25p/releases/20241016v5pg2j The Acadia Axewomen trailed a pair of times in the opening half of Wednesday’s AUS semifinal, but were able to overpower the UPEI Panthers en route to a 36-21 victory. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2024-25p/releases/20241016v5pg2j https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20241015fr9u2f 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 October 7–13, 2024, are Emily Duffy (women’s rugby) and Kyree Thompson (men’s basketball). Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20241015fr9u2f https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2024-25/releases/2024101204ihn2 The UPEI Panthers finished off their Atlantic University Sport women’s rugby regular season with a 47-26 win over the Saint Mary’s Huskies on Friday night at Huskies Stadium in Halifax. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2024-25/releases/2024101204ihn2 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2024-25/releases/20241005t5zeg3 The Acadia Axewomen continued their undefeated season on Saturday in their final exhibition game with a 43-14 victory over the UPEI Panthers in front of 310 fans at Raymond Field. Sat, 05 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2024-25/releases/20241005t5zeg3 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2024-25/releases/20240928pyn5am 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. Sat, 28 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2024-25/releases/20240928pyn5am https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20240924h08sgm 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). Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20240924h08sgm https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2024-25/releases/20240921vsxiju The UPEI Panthers put on a show in their third game of the season, defeating the Saint Mary's Huskies 73-5 Saturday afternoon. Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2024-25/releases/20240921vsxiju https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20240917ihb76s 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). Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20240917ihb76s https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2024-25/releases/20240915sjzzqg The STFX X-Women defeated the UPEI Panthers 34-28 Sunday afternoon at STFX Stadium. Sun, 15 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2024-25/releases/20240915sjzzqg https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2024-25/releases/20240907t6odyq 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. Sat, 07 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/wrugby/2024-25/releases/20240907t6odyq https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20240905fo5xuz The UPEI Panthers women’s rugby team is poised for another unforgettable season in 2024, building on their historic success from last year. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20240905fo5xuz https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2023-24/releases/20240709fvaw3h 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. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2023-24/releases/20240709fvaw3h https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2023-24/releases/20240407ojy25r 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. Sun, 07 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2023-24/releases/20240407ojy25r https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2023-24/releases/20240129i3l67v 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. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2023-24/releases/20240129i3l67v https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2023-24/releases/20231214hbdsn3 In Atlantic University Sport (AUS) rugby circles, Adrianna Platis was a name floating among scouts and coaches for years. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2023-24/releases/20231214hbdsn3 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2023-24/releases/2023110418ixb0 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. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2023-24/releases/2023110418ixb0 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2023-24/releases/20231101z02724 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. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2023-24/releases/20231101z02724 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2023-24/releases/20231031lj9rs6 Save the date for the biggest celebration of generosity! Giving Tuesday is November 28! Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2023-24/releases/20231031lj9rs6