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France women's rugby defeats Canada 21-5 in WXV series
In the WXV Global Series, the France women's rugby team secured a dominant 21–5 victory over Canada at Stade Marcel-Deflandre in La Rochelle. Elodie Boulard led the scoring with two tries, while Alexandra Chambon added a late score to seal the win. The performance was noted for its defensive discipline and territorial control, marking a significant improvement for head coach François Ratier's side following previous challenges against New Zealand and Australia.
In French domestic rugby, several Top 14 and regional matches took place. Section Paloise defeated Stade Rochelais 39–17, securing an offensive bonus. Meanwhile, Lyon (LOU) suffered their first defeat of the season, losing 31–10 to Stade Français due to disciplinary issues and yellow cards. In the Vézère derby, Montignac secured a 27–18 victory over Le Lardin. Additionally, the USA Women's Eagles achieved their first three-match winning streak in 20 years after defeating Wales 26–24 in Cardiff.
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Canada Women's National Rugby Team · France Women's National Rugby Team · François Ratier · La Rochelle · Section Paloise · Stade Marcel-Deflandre · WXV Global Series · Élodie Boulard