Rugby Canada have made no secret of their desire to win the World Cup. Last month they set up a fund to reach $1m to support the squad on their journey. They have just announced that they have already reached half way to the target. In addition, a tour of South Africa will take place
The new head coach of Canada Sevens, Jocelyn Barrieau, has announced her squad to compete in the first round of the SVNS World Series in Dubai, starting on 30 November. It is: 4. Breanne Nicholas (Kent Havoc RFC) 8. Carmen Izyk (RC Toulon Provence Méditerranée) 11. Piper Logan (Calgary Hornets and UCB) 17. Camille Arvin-Bérod
Canada v England England squeezed home by the barest margin in a great tribute to Canadian rugby. A final flourish by the Player of the Match, Zoe Aldcroft, in the 80th minute is all the proof we need. The skimpy total England achieved was exactly the same as in the World Cup final a decade
Canada v England – A Preview The two teams meet in a needle match that recalls the World Cup final of a decade ago. Both the captains, Tyson Beukeboom (but note a comment below) and Marlie Packer, survive, so do Emily Scarratt, Mo Hunt, Alex Matthews and Karen Paquin, though Paquin doesn’t feature here. An
WXV1 – Round Two Langley, Vancouver USA v France The two warm-ups were worth 5 points each, but sadly the Laws of the Game haven’t caught up. The Eagles had to overcome a 2-11 record. France’s failure to secure the kick-off left them defending for their lives, but a holding-on decision under the posts saved
New Zealand v Ireland: France v Canada In the most dramatic circumstances imaginable the team from last year’s WXV3 beat the world champions. Two contrasting matches to complete the first weekend of WXV1: the world champions versus the seventh ranked; and an eagerly awaited meeting of the two nations constantly tussling for third spot. New
More team nerves? Despite the regretted absence of their captain Sophie De Goede, this is still a very strong Canadian squad. In her place Tyson Beukeboom takes charge. She is already the nation’s most capped player. The Squad: Forwards Alexandria Ellis (Stade Français Paris), Brittany Kassil (Guelph Goats), *Caroline Crossley (Castaway Wanderers), Courtney Holtkamp (Red
Canada U20s v England U20s The game that got the new series under way provided excitement and unpredictability. By half-time it looked as though the Red Rosettes would suffer their second hiding in successive matches (memo: 21-72 to France). There were mitigating factors for a 0-22 score. The coach, James Cooper, had said that some
New Zealand v Canada Canada beat the Black Ferns for the first time in eighteen attempts, and away from home. With that they captured the Pacific Four Trophy, secured their third place in world rankings and retained the Utrecht Shield (check that out if it’s new to you). A final margin of three points seemed
Last week Canada regained third place in world standings, but defeating the hosts remains a daunting challenge. After meeting them seventeen times, they have yet to win. Team News Black Ferns Allan Bunting makes only change, and it’s enforced: an injury to loose-head Kate Henwood means Chryss Viliko wears the No 1 shirt. It also
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