One of the most highly-anticipated women’s rugby games of the season will take place this Wednesday at 9 p.m. when the Concordia Stingers host the McGill Martlets in the eighth annual Kelly-Anne Drummond Cup at Concordia Stadium in N.D.G.
Not only will the cross-town rivals battle for two important points in the RSEQ conference standings, but it’s an event that brings the entire local rugby community together
The game is symbolic of women's university rugby supremacy in Montreal and pays tribute to Kelly-Anne Drummond, a former Stinger who died tragically on Oct. 4, 2004. Her boyfriend was found guilty of killing her in April 2006.
She left behind many relatives, friends and teammates from her playing days at Concordia and with the Montreal Barbarians Rugby Cub.
Everyone gathers to celebrate Kelly-Anne’s spirit and love of rugby. She was a member of the Concordia women's rugby team from 1999 through 2001. A front row player, she was respected by her teammates for her commitment to the game and her work ethic. She also charmed her many friends with her inquisitiveness and fun-loving approach to life. She graduated from Concordia University with a major in Communications in 2002.
After the game Doreen Haddad, Kelly-Anne’s mother, will present the trophy that bears her daughter's name to the captains of the winning team.
The Stingers defeated the Martlets 17-7 last September to win the Drummond Cup. It was the third consecutive win for Concordia. McGill won the first four contests.
There is no charge to attend the game. However, Haddad and Concordia are asking spectators and participants to make a donation at the gate to help support WomenAWARE programs. The Montreal organization helps women who are victims of domestic abuse. To learn more please visit the website at www.womenaware.ca .
