Women's Rugby Preview
 
2014 regular season record: 4-1
2014 regular season standings: 2^nd in Russell Division
2014 playoff record: 1-2
2014 playoff finish: Lost to Western 22-19 in OUA Bronze Medal Game
Home Field: Nixon Field
Recent Success: 2013 OUA Champions, 2013 CIS Bronze Medalists, 2012 OUA Silver Medalists
Full Schedule: Women's Rugby Schedule
 
The Queen's women's rugby team, who in November host the CIS national championship, will begin their season on Sunday September 13^th at home against the defending conference champion McMaster Marauders. The Gaels are coming off a 4-1 season which saw them finish 2^nd in the Russell Division before eventually losing to Western in the OUA bronze medal game.
 
The Gaels 2015 campaign outlook remains strong after last year's disappointing end. They will be making their fourth CIS national championship appearance in team history and will look to better their previous result when they took Bronze back in 2013. The Gaels will once again be led by Beth Bars who is entering her 12th season as Head Coach with an impressive overall career season record of 41-11. Accompanying Coach Bars on the sidelines will be Coach Sean Dunleavy and Blake Wilson returning with the Gaels to continue their work with attack and defence. The Gaels 2015 lineup will look towards their two returning All-Canadians and OUA All-Stars Gillian Pegg (Oro Medonte, Ont.) and Lauren McEwen (Wasaga Beach, Ont.). OUA All-Star Miranda Seifert (Regina, Sask.) and Emma Chown (Barrie, Ont.).
 
With a mix of key returning veterans and the debut of some well-regarded recruits, the Gaels will be looking to win their first ever CIS National Championship this upcoming fall.
 
Quote from the head coach:
We're looking forward to integrating our returning and first year players as the season progresses. We are back in the underdog position that is where our team feels the strongest and we expect to see massive progress from week to week.
 
Head Coach:
Beth Barz
-Number of seasons as head coach with team (including 2015): 11
-Career regular season record with team: 41-11
-Career overall record with team (reg. season and playoffs only): 56-27
 
Two Key Returnees:
Hooker Gillian Pegg – Entering her fourth year in the OUA, Pegg who was last season's Female Senior Provincial Player of the Year will be looking to repeat her performance yet again this upcoming season. Pegg will be counted on to be a leader on and off the field for the Gaels.
 
Centre Lauren McEwen – McEwen last season led the CIS in tries, points and conversions. McEwen's impressive season resulted in her becoming Queen's all-time leader in tries and points. She will look to build upon her all-time records as well as add a national championship to her resume this upcoming season.
 
Key Losses:
Wing Melanie Judges
Back row Jordyn Rowntree
Hooker Melody Clarke