2016-17 ACAA Women’s Rugby All-Conference and Awards Nov 5th, 2016
All Conference
- UNB – Amy Andrews Position: Prop
- UNB – Maria Muise Position: No. 8
- UNB – Taylor McAulay Position: Open Side Flanker
- UNB – Julija Rans Position: Stand-Off
- UNB – Taran Price Position: Inside Centre
- STU – Kiaya Jordan Position: Centre
- STU – Bailey Andrews Position: Scrum-Half
- STU – Shannon Morris Position: Prop
- STU – Jenna Betts Position: Flanker
10. DalAC – Katie McQueen Position: Scrum-Half
11. DalAC – Melissa Sherritt Position: Stand-Off
12. Mt. A – Tristen Haley Position: Fly-Half
13. Mt. A – Katie Horsman Position: Inside Centre
14. UKC – Rachel Koskowich Position: Scrum-Half
15. UKC – Caora McKenna Position: Centre
Player of the Year from UNB
Name: Taran Price
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In her second year of play Taran has shown great leadership. She has scored trys at a torrid pace. Scoring in 7 of 8 regular season games for a total of 11 trys, also adding a couple of converts. Her tackling, kicking and great attitude has been instrumental to UNB’s success.
Rookie of the Year from STU
Name: Olivia Ricketts
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Olivia Ricketts came to STU as a utility forward and was quick to earn her spot on the starting lineup. The first year player from Saint John has made an impact both offensively and defensively, with 30 points to her credit in the regular season. Olivia is a strong runner who frequently breaks defensive lines and creates opportunities for the players around her. She has been an asset at the back of the scrum and has a bright future ahead of her with the STU Tommies.
Coach of the Year from STU
Name: Meghan Morrison
For the second consecutive year Meghan has been chosen by her peers as ACAA Women’s Rugby Coach of the Year. Meghan is highly respected by her players and does a tremendous job developing her players as athletes as well as the great work she does in developing her athletes as leaders in the community.
