VICTORIA, B.C. - The Central Washington University women's rugby embarks on a new journey as it begins its fall season this Saturday, Oct. 1, at the University of Victoria Vikes. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m.
 
"It's a new adventure, now that D1 Elite has moved to fall, it's been a shorter offseason, but the response from the squad has been fantastic," Head Coach Matthew Ramirez said. "We have a great group of veterans setting the standards, as well as great newcomers competing and helping raise the standards."
 
The Vikes currently don a 2-1 record through three games, having beat Lethbridge and Calgary. In 2021, Victoria put up a dominant 20-5 record.
 
"Thrilled to be playing U of Victoria. Hopefully, it's the start of a great relationship with the university," Ramirez said. "Great team, they'll be very fit and very fast - a well-drilled team."
 
The Wildcats enter the 2022 fall season after going 4-6 last season. The team is 1-2 in the team's previous matchups against the Vikes. The Wildcats and Vikes collided back in early 2018 as the 'Cats fell 0-31. In the preseason, CWU has looked to clean some things up.
 
"A big part of the preseason has just been a lot of installation, as well as peeling back to the foundations and basics of all phases of rugby," Ramirez said.
 
MATCH INFORMATION
Saturday, Oct. 1
11:00 AM
At University of Victoria
Wallace Field
Victoria, B.C.