Canadian women's rugby aims to deal England its 1st loss in 41 matches during upcoming double-header - CBC

RugbyCanada's senior women's rugby team will be playing a pair of matches against England in Toronto (Friday, Oct. 16) and Ottawa (Friday, Oct. 23). The Red Roses are ranked No. 1 in the world and beat Canada in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final last year. The Toronto match is expected to break the standalone record for a North American rugby match. Top-ranked Red Roses travel to Canada for matches in Toronto (Oct. 16), Ottawa (Oct. 23)Shireen Ahmed · CBC Sports · Posted: Oct 15, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 15Listen to this articleEstimated 8 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Taylor Perry of Canada passes the ball during the WXV Global Series match between England Red Roses and Canada on Sept. 19, 2026 in Exeter, England. (David Rogers/Getty Images)Women’s sport in Canada has grown exponentially in the last few years. One of the most brilliant teams on the world stage is Canada’s women’s rugby team, led by French head coach Kévin Rouet, who had his contract extended through 2030, Rugby Canada announced Thursday.