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Gaels on the rise

Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s Football and Women’s Rugby continue historic seasons.

November 4, 2026

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Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's football team, in gold gear, playing McMaster's team, in burgundy gear, in a full stadium.

The Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's Football team closed their OUA regular season with a 25-17 road win over the McMaster Marauders.

It is an exciting time for the Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's Gaels, who continue to find success on the provincial stage with football entering the OUA playoffs and women's rugby once again crowned OUA champions.
 

Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's Football

The Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's Football team finished first in the OUA standings and secured a spot in the semifinals. They will host the Ottawa Gee Gees on Saturday Nov. 7, 1pm at Richardson Stadium. As reigning OUA Champions, another win this weekend would see Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s host the Yates Cup at Richardson Stadium, Saturday Nov. 14.  

The team closed their OUA regular season with a 7-1 record, after a 25-17 road win over the McMaster Marauders. It was a gritty performance by the whole team, highlighted by a late-game save by defensive back Cordel Epale (Smith School of Business), who forced a fumble and scooped up the ball to cement Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's win.

The game was one for the books for kicker Tyler Mullan (Arts & Science) who set a Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's Football single-game record when he went six for six on field goals. This record is the second broken by Mullan this season, as he became the Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s program’s during their first game, against the Toronto Varsity Blues.

Tickets for the semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Richardson Stadium are available for purchase at the
 

Women's Rugby

Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's Women's Rugby are , securing their second straight provincial title, and fourth in the last five years following a 21-10 win against the Guelph Gryphons. The game was a chance for redemption for the Gaels, who lost their six-plus year undefeated streak in the regular season to the Gryphons.

Eva Johnston (Smith School of Business), named player of the game, scored the first try of the night in the 32nd minute, giving Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's a lead they would never give up. She scored again later in the game to put Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's ahead 14-3, ensuring their win.

Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's Women’s Rugby is currently in Guelph competing in the national U SPORTS Women's Rugby Championship. 

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