Category Archives: National Men’s XVs

Canada Men’s XVs – November 2024 Tour

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Canada Name 32 Player Roster for November Matches Against Chile and Romania

Gone are the days of Canada getting November tour matches against Tier 1 countries, this November Canada #22 get matches with Chile #21 and Romania #20, the two teams ahead of them in the rankings. USA #19 get matches with Portugal #15, Tonga #16, Spain #18. There’s no explanation from Rugby Canada or World Rugby on why Canada only get two tour matches. Chile #21 play Canada #22, Netherlands #27 and a Scotland A side. Uruguay #17 play Spain #18, Japan #14, Romania #20.

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Men’s XVs November Tests

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Canada Men’s XVs Announce November Tests Against Romania and Chile

The Canada men’s XVs team get two more test matches this year with Romania hosting. First up on November 9th Canada will play Chile, then on November 16th they’ll face the hosts, Romania. The three teams are consecutively ranked from 20th to 22nd in the world.

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Canada v Tonga – September 2024

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Canada Finish 6th in Pacific Nations Cup with Loss to Tonga, 30-17

This was definitely a winnable game for Canada, one feels that with some tweaks and a new head coach, Canada could win the 2025 rematch when it matters. The thought of brothers Kaden and Tyler Duguid in the second row and brothers Takoda and Talon in the centres, mixed with some Canadian pride and motivation in the form of a Canadian head coach, would be the formula for a nudge forward.

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Canada v Tonga Stats

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World Rugby Stats and Analysis on Canada v Tonga Match

World Rugby make available an analysis of the PNC matches for media and there’s some interesting stats to go through. We’ve listed some of them below. Canada lost both matches against Tonga in 2023 and only managed 7.5 points per match on average in those two games, their average in the PNC in the two matches they’ve played against Japan and USA is 21.5, so there’s sign of an improved attack. They’ve also given up an average of 41.5 points per match in this year’s PNC, so need to stiffen their defence.

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Canada v USA – August 2024

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Canada Fall to USA 28-15 in Round 2 of Pacific Nations Cup

In a game strewn with errors, the USA outscored Canada 4 tries to 2 to win 28-15. The USA were ahead by 10 at the half 18-8 and extended that lead by 3 in an even second half.

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Canada v Japan – August 2024

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Canada Lose 55-28 to Japan: HT 38-7

Canada were caught unprepared by the pace of the Japanese game in the first 30 minutes and were down 38-0. It was a combination of a high tempo game by Japan and some sloppy tackling by Canada in the first 30 that let Japan score 5 unanswered tries.

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Pacific Nations Cup 2024

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Rugby Canada Names Training Squad for Pacific Nations Cup

Canada have named 35 players for their Pacific Nations Cup training squad. The first warm up match is against the Highlanders on Saturday, August 17th at the Capilano rugby club. Canada then face Japan and USA in the preliminary round of the PNC, before the playoff round starts in Japan.

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Canada v Romania – July 2024

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Canada Defeat Romania 35-22 – First Win Over Top 20 Team Since 2021 – Full Match Video

Canada haven’t beaten a team ranked in the top 20 of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings since they defeated USA 34-21 in September 2021. Romania were ranked 20th (63.59) and Canada 22nd (60.90), this win bumps Canada up to 21st place in the rankings (61.87) which will overtake Chile (61.12). Even if Chile defeats Belgium this weekend they’ll still be knocked down to 22nd place (61.39). Romania will retain 20th spot although dropping to 62.62 in the ranking index.

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Junior World Rugby Trophy (JWRT) 2024

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Junior World Rugby Trophy (JWRT) Kicks Off Tuesday in Scotland – Should Canada Host in 2025

The JWRT kicks off on Tuesday with Canada missing. It’s the first time ever Canada have missed two Trophy tournaments in a row. Is it time for Canada to make a statement of intent that they’re getting serious about the men’s U20 program and host the JWRT for once.

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