Canada completed the sweep at the Trans-Atlantic Quad Series with a comprehensive win against host Wales today. They previously defeated USA and England to top the competition.
There will be 5 match days as the WXV 1 tournament comes to Vancouver in September and October. The tournament features the top women’s teams in the World, competing at the tournament will be #1 England, #2 NZ, #3 Canada, #4 France, #7 USA, #10 Ireland. There will be 6 games at BC Place and 3 games at Willoughby Stadium in Langley. Tickets go on sale on July 25th.
The Canada Selects team that travelled to Spain won both matches against Spain, 27-12 on June 9th and 27-26 on June 15th. The Rugby Canada posts on social media with photos are included below. More details can be read on the scrumqueens.com website.
It was looking ominous in the first half with NZ scoring two tries from the backline and leading 14-10 at the half. As usual for Canada it was the forwards and the maul that did the damage on attack, setting up all three Canadian tries.
The starting front row scored all of Canada’s tries in a display of forwards power. The win puts Canada at 2-0 on the series and guarantees them a place in the WXV1 they are hosting later this year.
It was a comprehensive win for Canada in LA although close at the half 17-7. It almost guarantees Canada a top 3 finish in the Pacific Four and a spot in the WXV 1 tournament they’re hosting later this year.
Canada embarks on their 2024 Pacific Four Series with matches against USA, Australia and NZ. The top 3 teams advance to the WXV 1 tournament which is being hosted in BC this year.
It’s good news for BC rugby fans as they’ll have the opportunity to watch the top 6 women’s teams in the world in their backyard. The tournament takes place over three weekends and the only venue information released so far is that “select games being held in Vancouver at BC Place Stadium”.
Canada will be on the road for this year’s Pacific Four Series with stops in USA, Australia and NZ. The top 3 teams from the series will compete in WXV1 along with the top 3 teams from the Six Nations.
Canada finished 2nd in the WXV 1 behind England but ahead of Australia, France, NZ and Wales. The match report, final standings table and video highlight are posted below.