Posted on May 5: Meagan Haney takes over reins of women’s rugby program

McMaster's Department of Athletics and Recreation announced the appointment of Meagan Haney as head coach of the women's rugby team.

A graduate of The University of Western Ontario, Haney brings both a
strong coaching and playing background to the Marauder Women's Rugby
program. Haney has coached with the Ontario Women's Under 19 team on three separate occasions (2000, 2002-2003) and has coached at Mentor College in Mississauga since 2001. She has also coached at a number of rugby clinics throughout the golden horseshoe. As a player, Haney was a three-time team MVP (1995-97) while at The University of Western Ontario. She has continued to compete at the club level winning numerous provincial and national championship titles since graduating from Western. Haney has also competed as a member of the Canadian Senior Women's National team since 1999 having participated in such events as the Tri-Nations Tournament in New Zealand and the CanAm event in Saranac Lake, New York.

In addition to her involvement with amateur rugby, Haney volunteers with a number of charitable organizations such as Special Olympics
Canada.

Manager of athletics Tim Louks commented, “We are very excited Meagan has accepted the position of our women's rugby program. She is a great choice to build on what has been done in the past and to move the program ahead immediately. We believe that this program can be a CIS contender with dedication, energy and patience. Meagan Haney will bring all that and more to the program.”

Haney is currently employed at Mentor College as a teacher and rugby
coach. She currently resides in Burlington.

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McMaster&#039;s Department of Athletics and Recreation announced the appointment of Meagan Haney as head coach of the women&#039;s rugby team.<p><br />
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A graduate of The University of Western Ontario, Haney brings both a<br />
strong coaching and playing background to the Marauder Women&#039;s Rugby<br />
program. Haney has coached with the Ontario Women&#039;s Under 19 team on three separate occasions (2000, 2002-2003) and has coached at Mentor College in Mississauga since 2001. She has also coached at a number of rugby clinics throughout the golden horseshoe. As a player, Haney was a three-time team MVP (1995-97) while at The University of Western Ontario. She has continued to compete at the club level winning numerous provincial and national championship titles since graduating from Western. Haney has also competed as a member of the Canadian Senior Women&#039;s National team since 1999 having participated in such events as the Tri-Nations Tournament in New Zealand and the CanAm event in Saranac Lake, New York.<p><br />
<br />
In addition to her involvement with amateur rugby, Haney volunteers with a number of charitable organizations such as Special Olympics<br />
Canada.<p><br />
<br />
Manager of athletics Tim Louks commented, "We are very excited Meagan has accepted the position of our women&#039;s rugby program. She is a great choice to build on what has been done in the past and to move the program ahead immediately. We believe that this program can be a CIS contender with dedication, energy and patience. Meagan Haney will bring all that and more to the program."<p><br />
<br />
Haney is currently employed at Mentor College as a teacher and rugby<br />
coach. She currently resides in Burlington.

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