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Five T-Birds showcased at Vancouver HSBC Ruby Sevens

Most people spent their reading break traveling, studying or catching up on sleep. Thunderbirds Piper Logan, Florence Symonds, Phil Berna, Jack Carson and Matthew Percillier spent it playing professional rugby in front of 67,753 fans at BC Place.

Lauren Kasowski and Isa S. You Sports March 8

Women's rugby claims fourth straight Canada West Championship

With a final score of 10–0, the Thunderbirds officially started their winning rugby dynasty, claiming their fourth CW championship banner in four years.

Stella Griffin Sports October 27, 2023

UBC battles in Bordeaux rugby tournament, preps for nationals

From September 21–28, men's rugby attended the World University Rugby Invitational Tournament in France. Although they lost, UBC head coach Didier Banse said the team is walking away with many lessons from the other teams.

Jade Quinn-McDonald Sports October 20, 2023

'Birds beat Vikes for perfect rugby season

The women's rugby team defeated the University of Victoria Vikes 29–7 on Saturday in their last regular season game, securing a perfect 5–0 record.

Lauren Kasowski Sports October 17, 2023

Women’s rugby takes down Pronghorns to stay undefeated

The Thunderbirds took on the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns on Thursday evening at the Gerald McGavin UBC Rugby Centre, winning by a score of 60–0.

Lauren Kasowski Sports October 3, 2023

T-Birds dominate Pandas in women's rugby home opener

On Thursday, the T-Birds defeated University of Alberta Pandas at the Gerald McGavin UBC Rugby Centre 74–0, earning their second win and first home victory of the season.

Regina Hipolito Sports September 21, 2023

Season preview: Rugby teams set for success with fresh energy

Coming into a new season, UBC's rugby teams are looking to repeat, and improve on, last year's success.

Jade Quinn-McDonald Sports September 12, 2023

UBC wins over Spartans 61–22 in men’s rugby home opener

Over the weekend, men’s rugby defeated the Trinity Western University Spartans in front of a packed crowd at the Gerald McGavin UBC Rugby Centre.

Lauren Kasowski Sports September 12, 2023

Family footsteps: The Seumanutafa siblings rule rugby at UBC

Rugby has brought the Seumanutafa siblings closer together – both on and off the pitch.

Lauren Kasowski Sports July 14, 2023

From Gerald McGavin to the world stage: Four UBC players shine at the HSBC Canada Sevens 2023

Four current UBC students represented Canada in the rugby sevens tournament at BC Place. Matthew Percillier and Jack Carson from the men’s side and Piper Logan and Florence Symonds from UBC women’s rugby.

Mackenzie Burley and Miriam Celebiler Sports March 17, 2023

UBC captures first rugby sevens championship after undefeated season

The UBC women’s rugby sevens team swept their third tournament this weekend at Thunderbird Stadium with a 17–7 win over the University of Victoria Vikes, earning their first rugby sevens Canada West championship.

Lauren Kasowski Sports March 6, 2023

After five years at UBC, Izzak Kelly looks to the future

It wasn’t always this easy for him. Kelly’s story is a thread tied intricately to the game of rugby.

Mike Liu Sports January 31, 2023

Future looks bright for rugby sevens team as they sweep tournament

Last weekend, the Thunderbirds showed the potential to snap the University of Victoria Vikes’ five-year Canada West (CW) rugby sevens championship streak.

Lauren Kasowski Sports January 27, 2023

‘There’s nothing better than winning with your friends:’ UBC men’s rugby takes national title

As the referee blew the whistle and called the game a little over 60 minutes later, with a score of 48-5, the UBC Thunderbirds took their second consecutive national title.

Solana Pasqual Sports December 7, 2022

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