With the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) recently unveiling the much-anticipated 2023/24 League Fixtures, the Chuka University Rugby Team, aptly named the ‘Vikings,’ is eagerly anticipating the upcoming season with a blend of excitement and determination.
The Vikings find themselves in the highly competitive Nationwide Central League, where they will lock horns with formidable opponents such as Zetech Oaks, MKU Thika, Kenya Prisons, Meru RFC, Embu RFC, Kiambu RFC, and Muranga Trojans.
Head Coach James Mugendi expressed his confidence in the team’s preparedness for the challenges that lie ahead. Speaking passionately after a rigorous training session at the university grounds, Mugendi commended the talent within his squad. He noted that the players had demonstrated the requisite hard work and discipline during their preparations.
“We are pleased with the fixtures, and based on our analysis, I can assert that my players are ready for the season. We call on the university and our fans for support,” Coach Mugendi declared.
The Vikings will kick off their campaign with an away fixture against Embu RFC on December 02. After a rest in Game Week 2 and a blank Game Week 3 fixture, they will return to their home turf for an exciting clash against Kiambu RFC on January 13, 2024, in Game Week 4.
In Game Week 5, slated for January 20, the Vikings will embark on a journey to Meru for a showdown with the Meru University rugby team. The following weeks will see the Vikings hosting Muranga Trojans on January 27 in Game Week 6, followed by an away game against Zetech Oaks in Game Week 8 on February 10, after a blank Game Week 7.
Game Week 9 will witness the Vikings playing host to MKU Thika on February 24, with a subsequent away fixture against Kenya Prisons scheduled for Game Week 10 on March 02.
The grand finale of the league is scheduled for March 11, where the Vikings will host Meru RFC, aiming to replicate their pre-season dominance and secure a strong finish.
As the season progresses, the top four teams from the Nationwide Central League will advance to the playoffs, scheduled to take place between March 23 and April 04, promising an exhilarating climax to what is anticipated to be a gripping rugby season.
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