Change of position leads Cape Breton rugby player Brielynn Murrant to AUS most valuable player award

Change of Position Leads to Success for Cape Breton Rugby Player

Cape Breton rugby player Brielynn Murrant's change of position on the pitch led to her winning the AUS most valuable player award with Acadia.

Murrant, a product of Port Caledonia, was coming off a successful year with the Acadia Axewomen, having won an AUS championship in 2024, their first in nine years.

"I personally didn’t know where I was going to fall," said Murrant. "I didn’t know what position I was going to be playing, there were lots of things changing all the time, but I went with the flow.

Despite initial uncertainty about her position, Murrant adapted and went on to have a standout season.

Author's summary: Brielynn Murrant wins AUS award after position change.

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SaltWire SaltWire — 2025-10-22

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