The Brandon University Bobcats women's rugby team enters the Prairie University Women's Rugby Conference (PUWRC) Championship tournament riding momentum, physicality, and a proven scoring punch. Following a strong regular season campaign, the Bobcats head to Calgary this week.
Hosted at Mount Royal University, the year-end tournament brings together the conference's top four programs in a single-elimination clash for the league crown.
Regular Season Recap
The Bobcats locked up the #2 seed in the PUWRC standings after finishing the regular season with a 3–1 record:
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Sept. 19 vs. University of Regina: Brandon opened the season in dominant fashion at home, rolling to a comprehensive 69–17 victory.
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Sept. 25 vs. Mount Royal University: In neutral-site action at Regina Rugby Park, the Bobcats dictated pace and possession from the opening whistle, earning a decisive 41–5 win.
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Sept. 27 vs. SAIT: Taking on the top-ranked Trojans in Regina, Brandon went toe-to-toe in a high-octane battle before ultimately falling 33–24 in their lone regular-season setback.
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Oct. 17 vs. University of Saskatchewan: Closing out the regular season slate at home, the Bobcats delivered an emphatic 80-minute performance, defeating the Huskies 66–17 to build decisive momentum heading into playoffs.
With 200 total points scored across four matches, Brandon's high-powered attack and structured set piece play have proven difficult to contain.
Tournament Schedule & Semifinal Clash
The postseason action gets underway on Friday, October 23rd, on the pitch at Mount Royal University:
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12:00 PM (AB Time) – Semifinal 1: #2 Brandon University vs. #3 University of Saskatchewan
The Bobcats hold recent familiarity with the Huskies, having faced them in the regular season finale just days ago. However, tournament rugby brings elevated stakes, and Brandon will aim to establish defensive discipline early to punch their ticket to the conference final.
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2:00 PM (AB Time) – Semifinal 2: #1 SAIT vs. #4 University of Regina
The winners of Friday afternoon's matchups will advance to contest the PUWRC Championship banner on Sunday.
League Honors on the Line
Following the opening round of championship action, attention turns off the pitch for the PUWRC League Awards Banquet on Saturday.
The dinner and ceremony will celebrate the conference's premier talent and leadership throughout the 2026 campaign. The league will present honors across four major categories:
With Brandon's top-tier regular season showing and standout individual performances, several Bobcats are expected to be firmly in contention for year-end hardware.
All Bobcat games will be LIVE STREAMED from the Bobcat YouTube channel.
Semi Final Game link here: https://youtube.com/live/BjFVqDoOg3g?feature=share
