Rugby players on Houston's girls team outflank the Smithers Gryphons on Saturday

Rugby players on Houston's girls team outflank the Smithers Gryphons on Saturday

Houston girls rugby team has a winning weekend

Houston's girls rugby team was unbeatable last weekend, winning two games in Smithers and another in Prince George.

Houston’s girls rugby team was unbeatable last weekend, winning two games in Smithers and another in Prince George.

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