Atlantic University Mixed Weapon Championship in 2009 (one of only two years it was run), defeating Memorial University for the title. Football The UNB Red Bombers football team first began play in 1948 in exhibition play before playing in the first intercollegiate Canadian football game played in New Brunswick in 1949. The program was in continuous operation until it was dropped after the 1980 season, with the school making the announcement in June 1981. In their history, the Red Bombers won two Jewett Trophy conference championships in 1969 and 1970, but lost in the following Atlantic Bowls to the McGill Redmen and Ottawa Gee-Gees respectively. In 2008, the university made the announcement that the Red Bombers were to be reborn in 2009 in the Atlantic Football League, along with University of New Brunswick Saint John, Dalhouse University, and Holland College. In 2009 (the inaugural season for the Atlantic Football League), the Red Bombers defeated the UNB Saint John Seawolves to capture the first Moosehead Cup championship. The Red Bombers returned to the championship game in 2011, but lost to the Holland Hurricanes. The team returned to the Moosehead Cup the following year and defeated the Hurricanes in the rematch game in 2012. After a five-year absence, Red Bombers qualified for the 2017 championship game where they defeated the Dalhousie Tigers 39–35 in the highest scoring Moosehead Cup to date. In 2019, the team won their fourth championship after defeating the Hurricanes 29–26. The Red Bombers returned to the championship game in 2021, but were defeated by the Tigers. Wrestling The UNB wrestling team is known as the Black Bears, and they have produced several CIAU/CIS medals, as well as a record 15 consecutive AUAA titles from 1987 to 2002. The AUAA title was retired in 2002 ending the run of consecutive titles. The team captured back to back CIS Team Silver medals in 2010 and 2011, as well as a team bronze in 2015. Men's rugby The UNB men's rugby team is known as the Ironmen, and they boast numerous New Brunswick and Maritime championships at the 'A' and 'B' levels of competition. References External links University of New Brunswick Athletics Patrons of UNB Varsity Reds Soccer UNB Cougars Baseball UNB Fencing U Sports teams Sports teams in New Brunswick University of New Brunswick Sport in Fredericton