Colette McAuley has served as head coach of the University of Guelph women's rugby program since 2007, with the 2024 season marking her 18th season as head coach.
During her tenure as head coach, the Gryphons women's rugby program has captured 10 OUA championships – including the
most recent title on October 25, 2024, a 26-24 victory over Queen’s. Colette also led the Gryphons to the program's lone national title in 2011.
McAuley, who has been named U SPORTS Coach of the Year three times in her career (2008, 2015 & 2017), has coach at every level at both the provincinal and national levels, ranging from U14 provincial and national teams, all the way up to serving as a member of Canada's national senior women's squad at the Rugby World Cup. McAuley was also a decorated player, a fullback with the Gryphons, as well as a long-serving member of the Ontario Provincial team and National squad. She represented Canada 21 times for the national Women’s 15s, including a trip to the World Cup in 2002 and Canada Cups in 2001, 2003 and 2005. McAuley was a member of the National Women’s 7s team for two years, winning tournaments in San Diego and Toronto, as well traveling with them abroad to Hong Kong, Dubai and Los Angeles. After a decade of contributions, she retired from the National team in 2007.
McAuley holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Guelph, as well as a Master of Business Administration degree from Wilfrid Laurier University.
