Tackling the future The women’s rugby team’s new head coach and former Marauder Tim Doucette is ready to lead the decorated program back to the top
Newly named head coach of the McMaster women’s rugby team Tim Doucette is no stranger to the Mac rugby program. First moving to Hamilton 11 years ago, Doucette played on the men’s rugby team while earning his degree in business. Immediately after graduating, he was offered a job in the university’s payroll and pension department. It was at that time when former head coach Cam Mitchell gave him his first coaching opportunity. “A week...
Trusting the process How the Marauders player-centric system helped Mac bring home provincial and national bronze medals
The McMaster Marauders men’s rugby team was among the six Canadian universities invited to the inaugural Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship this past weekend in Guelph. Just a week before, the Marauders defended their Ontario University Athletics bronze title in a close match-up against the up-and-coming Laurier Golden Hawks. Their 26-19 win secured their spot in the national championship this past weekend. “We knew it was...
On to the post-season The women’s rugby team’s undefeated bid falls short at the hands’ of the Guelph Gryphons in the regular season finale
By: Andrew Sarkis The McMaster women’s rugby season came to an end on Sept. 29, losing to the division-leading Guelph Gryphons. In a head-to-head matchup between the number one and two ranked teams in the Shiels Division, the Gryphons came out on top, outscoring the Marauders 35-19 at Ron Joyce Stadium and putting the women’s team’s undefeated bid to a halt. A year removed from finishing with a perfect record, it was not how the...
McMaster Hall of Fame A moment during homecoming weekend took time to recognize four past Marauders who excelled in their time at McMaster
On Sept. 29, McMaster Athletics inducted four McMaster University alumni athletes into the McMaster Athletics Hall of Fame: Football: Kwame Aidoo, ’05 Men’s Rugby: Aaron Carpenter, ’07 Women’s Golf: Katie (McIntyre) Schmidt, ’05 Women’s Basketball: Chiara Rocca, ’07 The 34th annual induction ceremony and dinner was an intimate gathering held in the Therese Quigley Sport Hall in the David...
Unanswered offence; undefeated season The women’s rugby team wins another game this season, continuing to dominate every team in their path
The Western Mustangs had hopes of capturing their first win of the season as they hosted the Marauders on Sept. 16, but McMaster quickly ruined any plans the home team had. The Mustangs’ winless season would continue on the pitch at Alumni Field as Mac moved on to a season without any losses. Western’s hopes were dashed largely thanks to eight-man Sara Svoboda, who contributed 16 points of her own to the Marauders’ 26 unanswered...
Punishing wins and senior leadership After a playoff run that was cut short last year, a young women’s rugby team looks ready for success
While students all over campus were trying to find their new classrooms, the McMaster athletic year was already well under way. Showcasing key Marauders every seven days, the Pita Pit Athlete of the Week highlighted centre Britni French of the Marauders’ women’s rugby team, along with the football team’s defensive back Noah Hallett. The women’s rugby team opened up their 2017 campaign with a dominating win over the York Lions,...
