Tag Archives: Rugby World Cup (Women)

New Zealand beat Canada in close contest

Canada came out on the wrong end of a 20-10 score against New Zealand at Donnybrook in Dublin on Wednesday. The end result will be seen as a letdown given several scoring chances that slipped through Canadian fingers – both literally and figuratively. Despite the loss Canada will take away …

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France runs away from USA in second half

France scored 19 unanswered points in a dominant second half to secure a 36-10 win over the Women’s Eagles on Tuesday. Damp conditions after a heavy downpour in Béziers made for tricky footing at the Stade de la Méditerranée, but that did not prevent the home side from moving the …

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No changes for Canada against New Zealand

Canada’s tour continues on Wednesday when they face the New Zealand Black Ferns in a battle of the top two teams on the official World Rugby Rankings. The match takes place at Donnybrook Stadium in Dublin in a preview of what might lay ahead in next year’s Women’s World Cup …

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Black Ferns select for Canada match

New Zealand has named a formidable lineup for the highly anticipated match against Canada, to be played at the neutral venue of Donnybrook Stadium in Dublin on Wednesday. World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year nominee Faio’o Fa’amausili captains the side that also includes Olympic 7s star Portia Woodman on …

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World Cup stars return for Canada

Elissa Alarie, Karen Paquin, and captain Kelly Russell are among 16 veterans of the 2014 Women’s World Cup named by head coach François Ratier to travel with Canada on their three-match tour to Ireland and England this November. 2014 World Rugby Player of the Year Magali Harvey is also named …

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Marchak Announces Retirement

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One of Canada’s greats has called it a day. After a decade as a key member of both the Women’s 7s and XVs sides, injuries have forced Mandy Marchak into retirement at the age of 31. While the news is unfortunate, the Winnipeg, Manitoba, native can reflect on a career …

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Canada to face England at Twickenham

Canada’s national senior women’s team has booked a date with England on Saturday, November 26, at Twickenham, the home of English rugby. The date coincides with the England men’s team fixture with Argentina, and at the time of writing it’s unclear whether the women’s game will act as a curtain-raiser …

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Canada names Women’s Long List

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World Cup star Marie-Pier Pinault-Reid is one of 79 players named in Canada’s 2016 National Senior Women’s Long List. The hard-running loosehead prop returns to international contention after a year’s absence along with fellow Dream Team selections Hilary Leith (tighthead prop) and Stephanie Bernier (scrumhalf). A total of 16 players …

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