Teni Epemolu named Canada West Rugby Rookie of the Year

Oct. 26, 2026 – Leading her team to an undefeated season and a second consecutive conference championship, Victoria’s Maddy Grant has been named the conference’s 2026 Rugby 15s Player of the Year. The conference announced its major award recipients and all-stars following Sunday’s Gold Medal Game, which saw Victoria defeat rival UBC 67-12. UBC’s Teni Epemolu was named Rookie of the Year, while Victoria’s Brittany Waters was named Coach of the Year for the second straight season. Calgary’s Jaityn Labelle was named the recipient of the Student-Athlete Community Service Award, recognizing her leadership both on-and-off the field, including her passionate…