Tag Archives: Rugby World Cup (Women)

Canada names squad for Halifax training camp

Kévin Rouet has named 37 players for the final training camp on Canadian soil before his team departs for the World Cup in New Zealand. The Senior Women will take on Wales at Wanderers Grounds in Halifax next Saturday, having beaten Italy in Langford last month. Four players who were …

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Canada defeats Italy in long-awaited return home

Canada celebrated their return home with a well-earned 34-24 win over Italy at Starlight Stadium on Sunday. It was the first test on home soil for the national senior women’s side since July 2015. A strong display from the forwards set the platform for the five-tries-to-four victory over the Azzurre. …

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Eight North Americans sign Exeter extensions

Eight North American internationals will return to Exeter Chiefs following the upcoming World Cup. The Premier 15s finalists today confirmed their list of re-signings and departures. Canadian lock McKinley Hunt is the only North American player who is moving on. Extending for a third season at Sandy Park are co-captain …

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New Zealand shut out Canada in Auckland

New Zealand earned a convincing 28-0 victory over Canada in Auckland on Saturday night to retain their No2 world ranking. The Black Ferns bullied the Canadians up front and dominated the collisions, their rush defense never allowing the visitors to be comfortable on attack. Both sides had early scoring opportunities …

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