Kingston, Ont. – The University of Victoria women's rugby team begins play at the U SPORTS championships Wednesday, Nov. 10, facing the University of Guelph at 11 a.m. PT.
MATCH INFORMATION
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 10
Location: Nixon Field (Queen's University)
Time: 11:00 a.m. PT (2:00 p.m. local time)
Watch:
CBCSports.ca / CBC Gem App / CBC Sports App
Ticket Information
FAST FACTS
- The Vikes enter the national championship tournament with a 4-3 overall record, comprised of a 3-2 regular season showing and 1-1 playoff record en route to a Canada West silver medal finish.
- The Gryphons head to Kingston as the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) champion, sitting a 5-1 overall with a 3-1 conference record and 2-0 mark in postseason play.
- Victoria and Guelph met in the U SPORTS quarterfinals in 2018, with the Gryphons taking a 54-10 win over the Vikes to advance to the semifinals. While the Vikes were in striking distance, 14-10, at the half, Guelph came back to score six unanswered tries for the win.
- Canada West Rookie of the Year and Back Three All-Star Larah Wright leads the Vikes in scoring with four tries on the season, three in the regular season and one in the playoffs.
- The Vikes will also be led by Canada West Prop All-Star Ada Okonkwo and Canada West Back Row All-Star and team captain Chanelle Edwards-Challenger, who have each registered tries for UVic this season and are key play-makers for the Vikes.
- UVic will be without Renee Gonzalez, Canada West All-Star Sara Kaljuvee, and Gabrielle Senft for the national championships, as they are currently travelling with Rugby Canada as members of the Women's Senior National 15s Tour.
UP NEXT
Pending the result of the match, the Vikes will play in a semifinal match Friday, Nov. 12.
