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Canada Defeats U.S. 26-14 in Pacific Four Series Opener, Ottawa to Host Final Home Match

The Canadian women’s rugby team extends its winning streak against the U.S. to ten games, while preparations ramp up for the Rugby World Cup with an August 1 home send-off in Ottawa.

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Overview

  • Canada opened its Pacific Four Series title defence with a 26-14 victory over the U.S. in Kansas City on May 2, securing the win with two late tries after a U.S. player was sin-binned.
  • This marks Canada’s tenth consecutive win against the U.S., continuing a streak that includes a dominant 50-7 victory in their last meeting in April 2024.
  • Ottawa will host Canada’s sole home game of the season on August 1, serving as the team’s final match on Canadian soil before heading to the Rugby World Cup in England.
  • The Mission: Win Rugby World Cup campaign has raised over 50% of its $1 million goal to support the team’s World Cup preparations, including resources and training.
  • Canada, ranked second in the world, will face top international teams in upcoming matches across New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa as part of its pre-World Cup tour.