Corinne Enns, an original member of the Sturgeon Creek Rowdies Rugby Football Club, played for over 20 years (and also served as Captain); and represented Manitoba at the provincial level and Canada internationally on Canada’s Senior Women’s Team as a fullback in the inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup in 1991. Corinne coached in the schools, continues to support her club and will still pull on her cleats to help at practice.
Those who leave a lasting impression on their sport are those who epitomize not only great athletic skill but also exhibit fair play, hard work and camaraderie. As one of the best female rugby players in the history of Manitoba rugby, Corinne Enns symbolizes all of these attributes. Although she played a single match in 1985, she began her rugby career in earnest in 1987 when Kathy Ryan, a fellow physiotherapy graduate and Sturgeon Creek Rowdies RFC member, took her to the Sandbagger tournament in Grand Forks. Corinne’s ability as a fast, powerful runner, good tackler and kicker made her perfect for the fullback position at which she excelled.
At the club level Corinne played for the Sturgeon Creek Rowdies RFC and held the captaincy for many years. She was first named to the Manitoba Provincial team in 1987 but wasn’t able to participate until 1989 due to injury. She continued to be an integral part of the provincial team until the early 2000’s. She was often named the “Best Back” by her club and also received many Provincial MVP awards.
Corinne first stepped onto the International stage as part of the Canadian National Women’s team for the inaugural Women’s World Cup in 1991. The team played against New Zealand and Wales in their pool, losing to NZ and tying Wales. They went on to win the Plate competition after prevailing over the Soviet Union, Italy and Spain. Corinne was on the pitch either in the centers or at fullback for all matches except the NZ tilt. She remained active in the national program until acceptance to the Winnipeg Fire Department in 1995 which meant a change in priority and she was no longer able to make the commitment required of a national athlete. Over the years Corinne has coached both High School and Junior Provincial teams and even tried her hand at refereeing high school games for a season. Although her career as a player ended in 2003 she still occasionally shows up for club practice to help out with the backs and continues to support the team from the sidelines.
Corinne continues to enjoy many long term friendships that were formed during her years playing rugby and remains an inspiration to many women playing the sport today.
Those who leave a lasting impression on their sport are those who epitomize not only great athletic skill but also exhibit fair play, hard work and camaraderie. As one of the best female rugby players in the history of Manitoba rugby, Corinne Enns symbolizes all of these attributes. Although she played a single match in 1985, she began her rugby career in earnest in 1987 when Kathy Ryan, a fellow physiotherapy graduate and Sturgeon Creek Rowdies RFC member, took her to the Sandbagger tournament in Grand Forks. Corinne’s ability as a fast, powerful runner, good tackler and kicker made her perfect for the fullback position at which she excelled.
At the club level Corinne played for the Sturgeon Creek Rowdies RFC and held the captaincy for many years. She was first named to the Manitoba Provincial team in 1987 but wasn’t able to participate until 1989 due to injury. She continued to be an integral part of the provincial team until the early 2000’s. She was often named the “Best Back” by her club and also received many Provincial MVP awards.
Corinne first stepped onto the International stage as part of the Canadian National Women’s team for the inaugural Women’s World Cup in 1991. The team played against New Zealand and Wales in their pool, losing to NZ and tying Wales. They went on to win the Plate competition after prevailing over the Soviet Union, Italy and Spain. Corinne was on the pitch either in the centers or at fullback for all matches except the NZ tilt. She remained active in the national program until acceptance to the Winnipeg Fire Department in 1995 which meant a change in priority and she was no longer able to make the commitment required of a national athlete. Over the years Corinne has coached both High School and Junior Provincial teams and even tried her hand at refereeing high school games for a season. Although her career as a player ended in 2003 she still occasionally shows up for club practice to help out with the backs and continues to support the team from the sidelines.
Corinne continues to enjoy many long term friendships that were formed during her years playing rugby and remains an inspiration to many women playing the sport today.