Rugby Canada Announce Women’s XVs Schedule for November: Four Matches in Colorado (x2), London, Cardiff
from Rugby Canada
Rugby Canada is excited to announce four key fixtures beginning in November that will see Canadas National Senior Womens 15s face the USA, Wales and world No. 1 England as they continue preparations for the rescheduled Rugby World Cup in October 2022.
Canadas Womens 15s squad is in the midst of their week-long “Road to the Rugby World Cup” selection camp in Halifax. The camp includes evaluations, skills and tactical training, as well as strength and conditioning sessions. The camp culminates with a Red vs. Black Match, presented by DHL, on Friday, August 20 at Wanderers Grounds. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
Highlighting the womens upcoming fixtures is their Nov. 13 match-up versus England. The contest will be an important test for Canada to gauge their level against the worlds very best heading into next years World Cup.
Of note, over 18 current NSW15 team members have committed to participating in leagues overseas for the upcoming season, including English Premiership Clubs Saracens, Exeter Chiefs, Loughborough Lightning, Worechester and French Division 1 clubs: Le stade bordelais and Lons Rugby Féminin Béarn Pyrénées. Ranked third in World Rugbys rankings, Canada were regular visitors to England prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The two teams contested consecutive games across a three-match series in 2017. They last met on English soil at Doncaster Knights Castle Park in a well-contested 27-19 win for the Red Roses in November 2018.
Canadas Womens 15s Schedule
– Nov. 1 @ USA (Colorado)
– Nov. 5 @ USA (Colorado)
– Nov. 13 @ England (London)
– Nov. 21 @ Wales (Cardiff)
Further details on Canadas National Senior Womens 15s Road to the Rugby World Cup fixtures will be released when available.