Canada Defeat South Africa 33-5 in 2nd Test

It wasn’t perfect but Canada’s defence limited South Africa to one second half try which is a victory in itself, after conceding 20 points last match. There are definitely some work-ons, two 1st half yellow cards had Canada playing with 13 players at one point. A couple of 1st half penalty advantages didn’t see the kicks go into touch, a few too many line breaks allowed but the cover defence was strong. Also two players lost, the injury to Rori Wood looking serious and Laetitia Royer holding her shoulder going off.

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Canada Defeat South Africa 50-20 in Match #1

Canada won their first match in South Africa taking a 26-3 half time lead and finishing off with two late tries to win 50-20. The Canada backline looked dangerous during periods of the match finding space out wide but the Canadian forwards weren’t as dominant in this match compared to recent performances. The scrum was under pressure for most of the match. Canada were in control from the opening whistle but won’t be happy with the 3 second half tries they conceded considering they were playing a team ranked 10 places below them.

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Kevin Rouet Names 32 Players for Two Matches in South Africa on July 5th and 12th

Kevin Rouet has named the 32 players to travel to South Africa for two warm up matches in July prior to the World Cup in August. The big news is that Sophie de Goede is deemed match fit after almost a year off due to injury. Another high profile addition is Carissa Norsten from the 7s team. Missing out from the last match against Australia are Emily Tuttosi, Julia Omokhuale, Asia Hogan-Rochester, also missing is Paige Farries.

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Coach Kevin Rouet Names 38 players for Ontario Training Camp Prior to South Africa Tour

The Canadian women assemble for a camp in Perth, Ontario from June 20 to 27 before departing to South Africa for matches on July 5th and 12th. The 33 players from the Pacific Four Series are joined by 5 additional players Sophie de Goede, Madison Grant, Paige Farries, Pamphinette Buisa and Carissa Norsten. The big news is the return of Sophie de Goede, her first action since she tore her ACL about a year ago. After the training camp 32 players will be named for the travelling squad.

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Canada Thump Australia 45-7 in Pacific Four Match: Full Match Video

Canada were relentless on attack and committed on defence as they pummelled host Australia 45-7.

Scorers: McKinley Hunt (1T), Karen Paquin (1T), Laetitia Royer (1T), Krissy Scurfield (1T), Alex Tessier (1T), Fabiola Forteza (1T), Julia Schell (1T, 5C)

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Canada Draw With NZ 27-27 to Retain #2 Ranking: Full Match Video

Canada drew with NZ 27-27 in an exciting match that saw NZ tie the match at the final whistle. The Canadian Press match report is posted below as well as the full match video courtesy of the NZRugbyVidz2027 account on YouTube. Canada retain their #2 ranking with the draw and the winner of the Pacific Four series could come down to points differential between Canada and NZ with Canada playing Australia and NZ facing USA on Friday.

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Canada Name Women’s U20 Team to Face Ireland in Second Match

Update: Ireland won the second match 32-14. Scoring for Canada were Adia Pye (1T), Rachel Cullum (1T), Brooke Roddham (2C). Ireland had added a number of players for the 2nd match including four 7s players, and a few of the senior Ireland squad.

Coach Dean Murten has made minor changes to the roster for the 2nd match versus Ireland which kicks off at 5:00am PT on May 17th. Canada won the 1st match 26-15.

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Canada Rely on Forward Power and 2 Tries in Last 10 Minutes for Win Over USA

It was a familiar story for the women’s XVs, rely on the forwards to come through in the crunch. Canada and USA were tied at 14-14 in the second half with sloppy backline play by Canada contributing to both USA tries. The forwards came through at the 71′ mark with a maul try to go ahead and the backline finally clicked at the 77′ mark to put the game out of reach.

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