U SPORTS announces CGIS as title partner for the 2025 U SPORTS women’s rugby championship hosted by UBC
U SPORTS today announced CGIS as the title partner of the 2025 U SPORTS women’s rugby championship, set for October 29 – November 2, 2025 at Thunderbird Stadium in Vancouver, and hosted by the University of British Columbia (UBC).
The five-day, 11-game national championship will bring together the top eight university programs in Canada, including the host UBC Thunderbirds, to compete for the Monilex Trophy.
CGIS has had a long appreciation and investment in the greater rugby community, their support of the 2025 U SPORTS women’s rugby championship will help shine the proper spotlight on the talented student-athletes who make up the best women’s rugby teams from across Canada.
This marks the second time UBC will stage the event, having last hosted in 2009. With Vancouver’s reputation as a world-class rugby hub and UBC’s proven hosting pedigree, the 27th edition of the championship promises an exceptional experience for student-athletes and fans alike.
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“Having CGIS join as title partner strengthens our ability to showcase the very best of women’s rugby in Canada. Together with UBC and the city of Vancouver, we look forward to delivering a championship experience that inspires student-athletes, fans and the broader rugby community.” — Pierre Arsenault, Chief Executive Officer, U SPORTS
“Rugby has been a lifelong passion for my family and me. The sport has taught us resilience, teamwork, and the drive to always give our best — values that I see reflected in how we approach business at CGIS. Supporting the 2025 U SPORTS Women’s Rugby Championship is more than sponsorship; it’s a way to give back to a game that has shaped our lives. Seeing my children, Brittany and Braeden, carry on that passion makes this especially meaningful.” – Ross Waters, Chairman of CGIS
“We are thrilled to welcome CGIS as the title partner and believe it’s a natural fit to have an impactful company with local roots and strong ties to women’s rugby in our region be a major contributor for this premier event. The combined commitment, passion and generosity CGIS shares for the game will elevate not only the U SPORTS Championship at UBC but also women’s rugby across the country.” – Kavie Toor, Managing Director – Athletics and Recreation, UBC