Kingston, Ont. – The defending national champion University of Victoria men's rugby team heads to Ontario to defend their 2019 title at the Toronto Arrows Canadian University Men's Rugby Championships, Nov. 24-28.
MATCH INFORMATION
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 24
Location: Nixon Field (Kingston, Ont.)
Time: 4:30 p.m. PT
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FAST FACTS
- The Vikes will face Dalhousie University, the Nova Scotia provincial finalists and maritime champions. The Tigers hold a regular season record of 3-0-1 and overall record of 4-1-1, and will be making their first appearance at the national championship tournament.
- UVic holds a record of 1-5 on the season, defeating Trinity Western University for its spot at the Canadian University Men's Rugby Championships.
- Christopher Gamage has made 10 conversions for the Vikes, a number which ranks second in the Coastal Cup. Gamage also ranks third in the league and first in points for the Vikes with 32.
- Four Vikes are tied for most tries, with two: Carter White, Ethan Hager, Graeme Norris, and Noah Bain.
- Victoria is the most recent Canadian University men's rugby champions, defeating UBC, 21-20, for the 2019 national title.
UP NEXT
The Vikes will play Friday, Nov. 26 and Sunday, Nov. 28. The time and opponents of both games are dependent on their finishes in the match prior.
