Princeton University Athletics
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Women's Rugby Announces Inaugural Varsity Schedule
August 01, 2022 | Women's Rugby
Full Schedule
History will be made this fall as Princeton opens its inaugural women's rugby campaign with the first varsity season for the program.
Four home matches highlight the eight-match slate as the Tigers begin their first season in the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA).
"There are so many exciting sports on Princeton's campus, and we are thrilled to add to that list this fall," said head coach Josie Ziluca. "Rugby is fast-paced, competitive and engaging for fans. It is one of the fastest-growing sports around the world, and we are excited to tackle, sprint and scrum in front of our fans this fall. You only have one chance to make a first impression, and we cannot wait to make our debut this season. There's plenty of room on the Princeton Women's Rugby train for everyone, hop on and join us as we make history!"
Princeton's varsity debut will be on September 3 at Sacred Heart. After that, the Tigers are home for their next two -- including the program's first-ever varsity home match on September 10 against Army West Point which is also Alumni Appreciation Day. The next weekend, Princeton hosts its first Ivy opponent with a September 17 match against Brown.
Three of the next four contests are on the road, with trips to Harvard (Sept. 24), Mount St. Mary's (Oct. 15) and defending NIRA champion Dartmouth (Oct. 22) sandwiched around a home date with Quinnipiac on October 8 on Youth Rugby Day.
The inaugural season will conclude with Senior Day on November 6 against Long Island.
History will be made this fall as Princeton opens its inaugural women's rugby campaign with the first varsity season for the program.
Four home matches highlight the eight-match slate as the Tigers begin their first season in the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA).
"There are so many exciting sports on Princeton's campus, and we are thrilled to add to that list this fall," said head coach Josie Ziluca. "Rugby is fast-paced, competitive and engaging for fans. It is one of the fastest-growing sports around the world, and we are excited to tackle, sprint and scrum in front of our fans this fall. You only have one chance to make a first impression, and we cannot wait to make our debut this season. There's plenty of room on the Princeton Women's Rugby train for everyone, hop on and join us as we make history!"
Princeton's varsity debut will be on September 3 at Sacred Heart. After that, the Tigers are home for their next two -- including the program's first-ever varsity home match on September 10 against Army West Point which is also Alumni Appreciation Day. The next weekend, Princeton hosts its first Ivy opponent with a September 17 match against Brown.
Three of the next four contests are on the road, with trips to Harvard (Sept. 24), Mount St. Mary's (Oct. 15) and defending NIRA champion Dartmouth (Oct. 22) sandwiched around a home date with Quinnipiac on October 8 on Youth Rugby Day.
The inaugural season will conclude with Senior Day on November 6 against Long Island.
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