The Mavericks Rugby Club men's team is going strong. Heading into an important game against the Brandon Barbarians this weekend at KIN Field, the men's team features a great roster and numbers are as strong as they have been in years.
Now, the men's team is joined by a women's team. The Lady Mavericks are fielding a 10s team this year and are preparing for their second game of the campaign. Their first was last month when they put up a great performance in a 19-10 loss against the Assassins. They are the number-one ranked team in the Premier Division which shows how strong the Lady Mavericks are and how bright of a future the team has.
It was the team's first game in nearly two decades. Chloe Fletcher was thrilled to be back on the pitch playing the sport she loves.
"We did very well, we held our own, that's for sure," said Fletcher. "It was an incredible effort from our ladies. The Assassins are beating other teams by 20 to 50 points, so it was great that we were able to stay so close."
Forming a rugby team is no small feat. It takes time, dedication, and commitment. You also have to be ready to hit the road to play road games. It's something that the Mavericks have not done before this year for nearly two decades, but Fletcher is thrilled that the Lady Mavericks are back.
"It feels incredible that we were able to put this together," offered Fletcher.
June 15 was a special day for the Lady Mavericks and July 20 will be just as special and perhaps, even a little bit more. After competing in their first game in nearly 20 years, the Lady Mavericks will now play their first home game in nearly 20 years.
They welcome the Barbarians to town on Saturday. The men's team will first play at 1:00 p.m. which is followed by the Lady Mavericks taking centre stage at 3:00. There is no entry fee to watch Mavericks game and Chloe is hoping to fill the stands.
"It is so exciting, we are thrilled to have a home game for both our men's and women's team," ended Fletcher. "We love coming out and having people in Dauphin supporting us. It's so nice to have a great support group cheering us on."
So if you're looking to catch some local rugby action, KIN Field is the place to be on Saturday afternoon. Then you can head to the curling rink inside the Parkland Rec Complex to see Dauphin's newest Stanley Cup Champion Myles Fee.
