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Women's Rugby Marty Rourke, Bishop's Sports Information

Women’s Rugby back on the pitch Sunday in Montreal

LENNOXVILLE, Que. – A week after narrowly losing their opening match of the 2019 RSEQ University season, the Bishop's Gaiters (0-1) are back on the pitch on Sunday afternoon.  They kick off with the Concordia Stingers (1-0) at 1 p.m. in Montreal.
 
Last time out
The Gaiters opened the season with a 25-22 loss to the McGill Martlets on Coulter Field.  The game featured seven lead changes and ended with McGill scoring in the 73rd minute to go ahead for good. Taylor Merrithew (Kingston, Ont./Bishop's College School) led the way for Bishop's. She scored two tries and was credited with a third when the Gaiters' were awarded a penalty try.
               
Game Recap
 
Concordia started their year on a positive note.  They beat Montreal 43-12 at home.  Olyvia Falille scored four tries for the Stingers while Shawna Brayton added another and booted through four conversions in the win.
 
H2H
Bishop's is 0-6 against the Stingers since 2013.  That includes a 50-25 loss last season in the team's only meeting. It was in Lennoxville.
 
Game coverage
Follow @BishopsGaiters on social media for updates.
 
Next Up
After Sunday's game, Bishop's has a rematch with McGill, this time at Percival Molson Stadium in Montreal on Sunday, Sept. 15.  Kickoff is at 1 p.m.
 
Stay up-to-date anytime with Bishop's athletics at www.gaiters.ca or on social media by using @BishopsGaiters.
 
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Players Mentioned

Taylor Merrithew

Taylor Merrithew

5' 7"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Taylor Merrithew

Taylor Merrithew

5' 7"
Senior