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Canada women's rugby international performance

Overview

The Canadian women’s rugby teams have achieved notable success in international competitions. The women’s rugby league team, the Ravens, completed a ten-day tour of the United Kingdom, securing victories against Wales (14-0) and Scotland (34-4). Captain Megan Pakulis noted the tour helped demonstrate Canada’s potential as a developing rugby league nation.

In the WXV Global Series, the Canadian women’s rugby team secured two consecutive victories against England. Following a 24-21 win in Toronto—which saw record attendance for an independent women's match in North America—the team defeated England 31-22 in Ottawa, with Sophie de Goede scoring three tries. This marked the first time England had lost two consecutive matches since 2016.

In conjunction with these athletic successes, the Canadian government announced a significant increase in funding for Rugby Canada. During the Ottawa match, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Sport Adam van Koeverden announced an additional $2,815,000 in federal funding through Sport Canada's Sport Support Program. This brings the total funding for Rugby Canada for the 2026-2027 season to $4,975,000, with the investment intended to support athletes, coaches, and programs to foster rugby growth across the country.

Entities

Sport Canada · Ottawa · Canada Women's Rugby Team · Sophie de Goede · Rugby Canada

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Canada women's rugby team secures consecutive wins over England

    Canada's women's rugby team has defeated England in two consecutive matches, prompting the Canadian government to announce an increase in federal funding for Rugby Canada.

  2. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Canada women's rugby team defeats England 31-22 in Ottawa

    Canada's women's rugby team defeated England 31-22 in Ottawa, marking their second straight win in the WXV Global Series rematch tour.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Canada women's rugby league team finds success on UK tour

    Canada’s women’s rugby league team, the Ravens, completed a successful UK tour with wins over Wales and Scotland, highlighting the nation's growing potential in the sport.

Sources

bbcrussian.com · brandonsun.com · newsimg.bbc.co.uk · superrugbynews.fr · todoespolitica.com.ar · ultimaterugby.com

This summary has been updated 1 time: see revision history