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UVic to host national men’s rugby championship in November 2027

“It's the only opportunity in the year where all the top universities from across the country get a chance to measure up against each other,” said Head Coach Scott Manning. 

Hosting after heartbreak

It’s been 15 years since the UVic last hosted the Championship games in 2011, and it’s been 15 years since the Vikes have won.

Vikes women play second soccer match of the night at ThunderFest for the first time

Neither team netted a goal, leaving both the Vikes and the WolfPack women's teams with clean sheets after this season opener.

Vikes women’s rugby eyes promising season with many returning powerhouses, new additions

“Everyone has been working very hard since the last Nationals and are eager to get back to playing some incredible rugby and competing at every moment and every game,” Head…

Shorthanded Vikes prove their depth in scrappy preseason battle with Division I Oregon State

After taking a commanding defeat on Thursday, Aug. 20, the Vikes rallied on Saturday, Aug. 22, going basket for basket against the Beavers.

UVic Vikes men’s basketball is laying the groundwork for NCAA Division I preseason matchups

“A trip to the Bahamas will create that off-court chemistry,” said Smid. “Having the guys come close every practice, every game, just having fun … that creates a family-like feeling…

Vikes rugby stars unite on the national team with U SPORTS rivals to capture bronze

On June 7, 2026, Canada’s national team captured the bronze medal at the HSBC SVNS World Championships in Bordeaux, France. After a devastating 19–17 loss against New Zealand in the…

How long will B.C. play the World Cup waiting game?

Vancouver is preparing to host seven matches of the FIFA World Cup between June 13 and July 7, 2026, alongside a FIFA Fan Festival at the PNE. However, experts say the…

Team mom and superfan Elena Cruz is fuelling basketball championships at UVic

In the 2024–2025 season, the Vikes secured a national U Sports title. The team uplifted their greatest supporter, Elena Cruz, with a personalized championship ring.