TRU men’s volleyball player killed in major collision

TORONTO, ON –  A member of the Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack Men’s Volleyball team was killed in a Wednesday afternoon car crash on Nov. 29, university President and Vice-Chancellor Brett Fairbairn confirmed on Nov. 30. “It is hard to find words that express how we feel in these moments, in the face of such inexplicable tragedy,” Fairbairn said in his president’s message. “Our most sincere … Continue reading TRU men’s volleyball player killed in major collision

‘Redemption’: Montreal downs UBC, wins 1st Vanier Cup in 9 years

KINGSTON, ON – After a long nine years, Montreal finally has their crown again. The University of Montreal Carabins defeated the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds 16-9 to win the 58th Vanier Cup. With seconds to play, UBC had one last chance to tie the game inside their own 20-yard line. Thunderbirds defensive back Jason Soriano was sent out with their offence to catch a … Continue reading ‘Redemption’: Montreal downs UBC, wins 1st Vanier Cup in 9 years

Regina’s Mosaic Stadium to host 2025 Vanier Cup; Laval hosts 2026

KINGSTON, ONT – The University of Regina will host the 2025 Vanier Cup at Mosaic Stadium and Laval University will host the marquee game in 2026 at TELUS Stadium, U SPORTS announced on Saturday. This is the first time in history that Regina will host the U SPORTS football national championship, while Laval hosts for an eighth time, a comfortable venue for Canadian university football. … Continue reading Regina’s Mosaic Stadium to host 2025 Vanier Cup; Laval hosts 2026

Will Montreal get revenge against UBC in 2015 Vanier Cup rematch?

TORONTO, ON – For the first time since 2019, Western University, Laval University and the University of Saskatchewan aren’t in the U SPORTS Vanier Cup.  The 2023 edition of the U SPORTS football national championship will see the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds and University of Montreal Carabins travel to Kingston, Ont. to battle for the league’s biggest prize at Richardson Stadium. These two teams … Continue reading Will Montreal get revenge against UBC in 2015 Vanier Cup rematch?

Montreal crush Western in Uteck Bowl, clinch Vanier Cup berth

MONTREAL, QC – The CFL might of banned horns for the Grey Cup, but the Montreal Carabins faithful brought them out loud and proud for the Carabins’ 29-3 win over the Western Mustangs in the Uteck Bowl on Saturday, clinching a spot in the Vanier Cup. Just like the CFL’s eastern final, Quebec one-ups Ontario. Hamilton will be missing out on the air horns, but … Continue reading Montreal crush Western in Uteck Bowl, clinch Vanier Cup berth

Rooker’s UBC return to Vanier Cup with Mitchell Bowl win over StFX

VANCOUVER, BC -Blake Nill led the UBC back to the U SPORTS Vanier Cup for the first time since 2015 with a 47-17 against his former team the St. FX X-Men on Saturday. The Thunderbirds continue their run reminiscent to their 2015 run. Just like their 2015 national championship it went through St. FX in the U SPORTS semi-final. Continuing the similarities they will meet … Continue reading Rooker’s UBC return to Vanier Cup with Mitchell Bowl win over StFX

UBC and StFX each look to break through in Mitchell Bowl

Vancouver, British Columbia – Will an an AUS team finally win the Mitchell Bowl? That’s the big question. It’s no secret that the AUS has struggled as a conference in the final four of U SPORTS football. The last AUS team to reach the Vanier Cup came when the St Mary’s Huskies made it all the back in 2007 thanks to a Uteck Bowl win … Continue reading UBC and StFX each look to break through in Mitchell Bowl