University of Alberta Pandas Rugby

🚨 Roster Announcement 🚨
The squad for tonight’s home game against

Let’s do this 🧱

Join us for the Pandas Home Opener! Bring the vibes, rep the green and gold, and help us fill the stands!

🗓️ Friday, August 30th
⏰ 6pm
📍 Foote Field
🆚 Dino’s

See you there 🫵

🔗 to tickets https://www.ticketmaster.ca/university-of-alberta-pandas-rugby-tickets/artist/30568

We are excited to announce our Jr. Pandas program is coming back this fall! If you’re a female rugby player between grades 9-12 looking to improve your skills, this is a great program to be a part of!

🗓️Assessment date: Monday September 9th 4:30-6:30pm @ Foote Field 🐼💚💛

🔗 Link to sign up: https://forms.gle/JpYWztmYBBoUoRRm7

If you have any questions please contact Matthew Parrish @ [email protected] or 780 991-3867

Our Pandas have some preseason games this weekend at home! Thank you to the Dinos and Pronghorns for making the trip!

🚨 Roster Announcement 🚨

Congratulations to the following players representing the 2024 Pandas Rugby team!
Can’t wait for the season to start with our home opener on August 30th at Foote Field! 🐼 💚💛

Congrats to all incoming Pandas for attending the U18 Canada West Camp this past week. We look forward to seeing you grow with the Pandas program! Special shout out to our very own Chelsea Ross for coaching!

✍️Mark your Calendars✍️

Pandas 2024 15s schedule has been released! Come on down to cheer us at home at Foote Field on Friday, August 30 and Saturday, October 5! Hope to see you there 💛💚

Congrats to all current (and future) pandas players who made Wolfpack and competed this past weekend!

📣 Recruit Announcement! 📣

We are excited to announce the next recruit joining our training squad, Fiea!

Fiea embodies the qualities of a true leader, demonstrating integrity, dedication, and a strong work ethic that inspires her teammates and peers alike. Her ability to lead by example, her exceptional communication skills, and her ability to learn quickly have earned her the respect and admiration of everyone around her.

Welcome to the Pandas Family, we can’t wait to have you join us 🐼💛💚

📣 Recruit Announcement! 📣

We are excited to announce the next recruit joining our training squad, Luvina!

Luvina is a dedicated rugby player from the Brentwood College School in Mill Bay, BC. She excels as a flanker in her school's rugby team, Cowichan RFC, and Tsunami Junior Rugby. Luvina has earned recognition such as the Forward Rookie of the Year by Cowichan RFC and the Freeman Trophy for Most Outstanding Forward at Brentwood.

Welcome to the Pandas Family, we can’t wait to have you join us 🐼💛💚

📣 Recruit Announcement! 📣

We are thrilled to announce the next recruit joining our training squad, Avery!

Avery is a standout on the field with her remarkable catch-pass, fluid transitions, and incredible ability to turn the ball over. Her talent and dedication elevate the game. Her relentless drive and sportsmanship will make her an asset to our team!

Welcome to the Pandas Family, we can’t wait to have you join us 🐼💛💚

Some snaps from around Metro High School rugby season. Congratulations on a fantastic year!

Thank you to all the coaches, staff, and players for their dedication and commitment to rugby. Your hard work is appreciated. A Special shout out to Pandas rugby alumni & current players for sharing their passion with the next generation!

📣 Recruit Announcement! 📣

We are thrilled to announce the next recruit joining our training squad, Eve!

Eve is both a dynamic and versatile player. Her tenacity and no-quit attitude makes her a key leader on the field. We look forward to her sharing that passion with everyone on our team.

Welcome to the Pandas Family, we can’t wait to have you join us 🐼💛💚

📣 Recruit Announcement! 📣

We are thrilled to announce the latest recruit joining our training squad, Erica!

Erica is a hardworking and passionate rugby player. She has been a steadfast fullback, making numerous try-saving tackles. Known for her speed, she lights up the field with her acceleration when she gets the ball!

Welcome to the Pandas Family, we can’t wait to have you join us 🐼💛💚

📣 Recruit Announcement! 📣

We are thrilled to announce the latest recruit joining our training squad, Orlane!

As a passionate and dedicated rugby player, Orlane's tackling skills are legendary, often compared to hitting a brick wall. Her extraordinary power in the defensive line is sure to make a significant impact on our team.

Welcome to the Pandas Family, we can’t wait to have you join us 🐼💛💚

📣 Recruit Announcement! 📣

We look forward to announcing our next recruit joining our training squad, Keatley!

Another Jr. Pandas alum! Keatley is a talented centre with experience in 15s and 7s. Her young leadership skills, work ethic and experience will be valuable as she joins the senior squad. We can’t wait to see what she contributes to our program.

Welcome to the Pandas Family, we can’t wait to have you join us 🐼💛💚

📣 Recruit Announcement! 📣

We look forward to announcing our next recruit joining our training squad, Cerys!

From Jr. Pandas to Pirates to Gold Cerys is rising like a tide with every tackle. A powerhouse who makes her presence known.

Welcome to the Pandas Family, we can’t wait to have you join us 🐼💛💚

📣 Recruit Announcement! 📣

We look forward to announcing our next recruit joining our training squad, Nina!

Nina brings a wealth of knowledge and is a relentless force on the field. Her ability to read the field and control the pace of the game will be a valuable asset for the Pandas Squad. She has experience playing for the Wolfpack and Edmonton Gold, and we are excited to see her continue developing on the Pandas!

Welcome to the Pandas Family, we can’t wait to have you join us 🐼💛💚

📣 Recruit Announcement! 📣

We are excited to announce the next recruit joining our training squad Ella!

Hailing from Comox, BC, Ella is praised for her defensive prowess and versatility in the back row. She is inspired by her aunt's legacy as a former Panda’s Rugby player. Ella’s rugby contributions extend beyond the sport to refereeing, coaching, and advocating for young women in rugby.

Welcome to the Pandas Family, we can’t wait to have you join us 🐼💛💚

📣 Recruit Announcement! 📣

We are excited to announce our next recruit joining our training squad Emerson!

Emerson is a powerful and hardworking lock. She will be a force to be reckoned with. With experience in Jr. Pandas, Wolfpack, and Gold we look forward to what she can contribute to our team!

Welcome to the Pandas Family, we can’t wait to have you join us 🐼💛💚

📣 Recruit Announcement! 📣

Join us in welcoming our next recruit Anéla! She has been a part of our Junior Pandas program, where she has developed into a highly skilled player. Anéla brings physicality, tenacity and game awareness to our squad. She has excelled at the provincial level in both 15s and 7s. Later this summer, she will be representing Macdowell Rugby at the Heidelberg 7s tournament!

Welcome to the Pandas Family, we can’t wait to have you join us 🐼💛💚

📣 Recruit Announcement! 📣

We are excited to announce our first recruit joining our training squad next year... Riley Reid!

Riley is a local talent who excels in the backline. Her kicking game, game awareness and speed will be a great addition to our squad. Riley brings experience competing at the U18 national level and 7s at the rep level.

Welcome to the Pandas Family, we can’t wait to have you join us 🐼💛💚

Wrapping up our year with the Green & Gold awards last week. Congratulations to all of our athletes on another great season 💛💚
Pandas Rugby was well-represented and picked up some hardware! 🏆 Congratulations!

15’s MVP - Janelle Amyotte
7’s MVP - Maria Sawiak
Green & Gold Athletic Society Alumni Award --Miranda Risling
Block A Ring - Melina Ioannides

and alumni Aly Andersen presenting the Bakewell trophy to the Female Athlete of the Year!

Ending our YUL swell era with a strong 5th place finish at nationals. 🤙 We couldn’t be more proud of the players, squad, and staff who worked hard and contributed on and off the field. Thank you for the support, we couldn’t have done it without you.
All’s swell that ends swell 🌊

🚨ROSTER ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
Congratulations to the Pandas 7’s squad that were selected to represent the University in Montreal for Nationals

Show them your support in the comments and stay tuned for updates 💚

All’s swell that ends swell 🌊
The Pandas 7’s squad heads to Montreal for the last tournament of the season. Follow along on our stories for scores and updates throughout the weekend.

🚨 ROSTER UPDATE 🚨 Good luck to the selected players travelling to Langley for the final tournament of the 2024 CanWest 7s series!

Our Pandas will finish off the CanWest 7s season in Langley hosted by Trinity Western, looking forward to it!

Our Pandas are set to head over to the Vancouver portion of the CanWest 7s series hosted by UBC at the Thunderbirds Stadium. Let’s show them what we’re made of!