ROSTER SET FOR CANADA’S SECOND WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP MATCH AGAINST WALES 

Thursday, August 28, 2025 (Manchester, England) — Head Coach Kevin Rouet has announced the match day lineup for Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team as they prepare for their second match of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Canada will take on Wales on Saturday, August 30 at 12:00 p.m. local time (4:00 a.m. PST / 7:00 a.m. EST) at Salford Community Stadium in Manchester, England. The match will be broadcast live on TSN and TSN+.

“Our mindset coming into this World Cup was to take it game by game so now we are focused on Wales and preparing for how they will challenge us on the pitch,” said Rouet. “It was great to start with such a strong performance against Fiji last week but as a team we must shift our mindset to Wales. The squad is excited to get back out there a test ourselves again against another quality opponent.”

Rouet has made a few changes to the roster he selected for Canada’s Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji. McKinley Hunt and Emily Tuttosi, who came off the bench last week, will start in the front row alongside DaLeaka Menin. Karen Paquin, who also came off the bench last week and is playing in her fourth Rugby World Cup, will start at openside flanker.

Asia Hogan-Rochester will join the starting fifteen on the wing, making her Rugby World Cup debut and her first appearance for Canada since suffering an injury against Australia earlier this year. Claire Gallagher, named as a reserve for the match, could earn her first Rugby World Cup cap for Canada.

Starting at lock this week and set to earn her 80th cap for Canada is Tyson Beukeboom — already the most-capped Canadian women’s player. She will tie former men’s player Aaron Carpenter as the most-capped Canadian rugby player in history.  

WHERE TO WATCH 
Canada’s Rugby World Cup against Wales on August 30 will kick off at 12:00pm local time (4:00am PST / 7:00am EST) and will be available on TSN4 and TSN+. All of Canada’s games at the Rugby World Cup will be broadcast live, along with bonus coverage of select non-Canada matches throughout the tournament.

2025 WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP

At the Rugby World Cup in England, Canada will compete in Pool B alongside Scotland, Wales and Fiji. Their final game of pool play will be against Scotland at Salford Community Stadium in Exeter, England on Saturday, September 6 at 4:00am PT / 7:00am ET (12:00pm local time). Click here for the full Pool B schedule.

The Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham next month is sold out with 82,000 fans, making it the most attended women’s rugby union match ever. Over 375,000 tickets have been sold across all matches so far — three times more than the 2021 World Cup in New Zealand.

CANADA’S WOMEN’S RUGBY TEAM MATCH DAY ROSTER VS WALES

1. McKinley Hunt (King City, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Saracens (33 caps)
2. Emily Tuttosi (Souris, MB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs (36 caps) 
3. DaLeaka Menin (Vulcan, AB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs (64 caps) 
4. Sophie de Goede (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens (36 caps)
5. Tyson Beukeboom (Uxbridge, ON) – Cowichan Piggies / Aurora Barbarians / Ealing Trailfinders (79 caps)
6. Caroline Crossley (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers (8 caps)
7. Karen Paquin (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Quebec (36 caps)
8. Gabrielle Senft (Regina, SK) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens (35 caps)

9. Justine Pelletier (Rivière-du-Loup, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais (38 caps)
10. Taylor Perry (Oakville, ON) – Oakville Crusaders / Exeter Chiefs (18 caps)
11. Asia Hogan-Rochester (Toronto, ON) – Toronto Nomads / Westshore RFC (3 caps)
12. Alexandra Tessier (Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, QC) – Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC / Exeter Chiefs (61 caps)
13. Florence Symonds (Vancouver, BC) – University of British Columbia (13 caps)
14. Alysha Corrigan (Charlottetown, PEI) – CRFC / Saracens (22 caps)
15. Julia Schell (Uxbridge, ON) – Guelph Goats / Castaway Wanderers / Ealing Trailfinders (27 caps)

FINISHERS
16. Gillian Boag (Calgary, AB) – Capilano RFC (34 caps) 
17. Brittany Kassil (Guelph, ON) – Guelph Goats (48 caps)
18. Olivia DeMerchant (Mapledale, NB) – Halifax Tars RFC (61 caps)
19. Courtney O’Donnell (Rimbey, AB) – Red Deer Titans Rugby (48 caps)   
20. Fabiola Forteza (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais (36 caps)
21. Olivia Apps (Lindsay, ON) – Lindsay RFC (20 caps)
22. Claire Gallagher (Caledon, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Ealing Trailfinders (18 caps)
23. Shoshanah Seumanutafa (White Rock, BC) – Counties Manukau (19 caps)

MISSION: WIN RUGBY WORLD CUP  
In March 2025, Rugby Canada officially launched the Mission: Win Rugby World Cup (MWRWC) 2025 fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $1,000,000. Despite rising to the second world ranking, the Canadian women’s rugby team operates on a fractional budget compared to its closest competitors. This $1 million gap was identified to best equip the team with extra resources to help them make history.

The mission is now within reach: over 95% of the fundraising goal has been pledged through generous individual donations and crowd funding. Rugby Canada extends its deep appreciation to all MWRWC supporters. For more information or to donate, visit rugby.ca/donate.

CANADA’S MATCH DAY ROSTER SET FOR WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP OPENER AGAINST FIJI

Thursday, August 21, 2025 (York, England) — The match day roster for Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team has been selected by Head Coach Kevin Rouet for the opening game of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England.

Canada will face Fiji on Saturday, August 23 at 5:30 p.m. local time (9:30 a.m. PST / 12:30 p.m. EST) at York Community Stadium in York, England. The game will be broadcast live on TSN and TSN+.

“The team has put in a lot of work to get to this point,” said Rouet. “We have been building really since the last World Cup so we are very excited to get going here in England. Fiji will be a fun team to play against. They are unpredictable so they will test us on the pitch but it’s on us to showcase our style of play and display when we are one of the best teams in the world.”

Taylor Perry has been selected to start at fly-half to kick off the tournament. Perry was due to wear the number ten jersey for the opening game of the last Rugby World Cup but was ruled out of the entire competition due to an injury suffered on the eve of the first game.

Included among the finishers on the match day roster is Rachel Smith of the UBC Thunderbirds, who earned her first cap for Canada in May against the USA and is now in line to make her Rugby World Cup debut.

Canada will begin the Rugby World Cup with an average of 29 caps per player. Leading the squad is Tyson Beukeboom, the most-capped player in Canadian women’s rugby history, with 77 appearances.

 WHERE TO WATCH 
Canada’s Rugby World Cup against Fiji on August 23 will kick off at 5:30pm local time (9:30am PST / 12:30pm EST) and will be available on TSN1, TSN5 and TSN+. All of Canada’s games at the Rugby World Cup will be broadcast live, along with bonus coverage of select non-Canada matches throughout the tournament.

 2025 WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP

At the Rugby World Cup in England, Canada will compete in Pool B alongside Scotland, Wales and Fiji. Their second game of pool play will be against Wales at the Salford Community Stadium in Manchester, England on Saturday, August 30 at 4:00am PT / 7:00am ET (12:00pm local time). Click here for the full Pool B schedule.

Earlier this week it was revealed the Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham next month is sold out with 82,000 fans, making it the most attended women’s rugby union match ever. Over 375,000 tickets have been sold across all matches so far — three times more than the 2021 World Cup in New Zealand.

 

CANADA’S WOMEN’S RUGBY TEAM MATCH DAY ROSTER VS FIJI

1. Brittany Kassil (Guelph, ON) – Guelph Goats (47 caps)
2. Gillian Boag (Calgary, AB) – Capilano RFC (32 caps) 
3. Olivia DeMerchant (Mapledale, NB) – Halifax Tars RFC (61 caps)
4. Sophie de Goede (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens (35 caps)
5. Courtney O’Donnell (Rimbey, AB) – Red Deer Titans Rugby (47 caps) 
6. Caroline Crossley (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers (7 caps)
7. Fabiola Forteza (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais (35 caps)
8. Gabrielle Senft (Regina, SK) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens (32 caps)

9. Justine Pelletier (Rivière-du-Loup, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais (37 caps)
10. Taylor Perry (Oakville, ON) – Oakville Crusaders / Exeter Chiefs (16 caps)
11. Fancy Bermudez (Edmonton, AB) – Nor’Westers Athletic Association / Westshore RFC / Saracens (18 caps) 
12. Alexandra Tessier (Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, QC) – Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC / Exeter Chiefs (60 caps)
13. Florence Symonds (Vancouver, BC) – University of British Columbia (12 caps)
14. Alysha Corrigan (Charlottetown, PEI) – CRFC / Saracens (21 caps)
15. Julia Schell (Uxbridge, ON) – Guelph Goats / Castaway Wanderers / Ealing Trailfinders (26 caps)

FINISHERS
16. Emily Tuttosi (Souris, MB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs (35 caps) 
17. McKinley Hunt (King City, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Saracens (32 caps)
18. DaLeaka Menin (Vulcan, AB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs (63 caps) 
19. Tyson Beukeboom (Uxbridge, ON) – Cowichan Piggies / Aurora Barbarians / Ealing Trailfinders (77 caps)
20. Karen Paquin (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Quebec (45 caps)
21. Rachel Smith (South Surrey, BC) – University of British Columbia (3 caps)
22. Olivia Apps (Lindsay, ON) – Lindsay RFC (19 caps)
23. Shoshanah Seumanutafa (White Rock, BC) – Counties Manukau (19 caps)

MISSION: WIN RUGBY WORLD CUP  
In March 2025, Rugby Canada officially launched the Mission: Win Rugby World Cup (MWRWC) 2025 fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $1,000,000. Despite rising to the second world ranking, the Canadian women’s rugby team operates on a fractional budget compared to its closest competitors. This $1 million gap was identified to best equip the team with extra resources to help them make history.

The mission is now within reach: over 95% of the fundraising goal has been pledged through generous individual donations and crowd funding. Rugby Canada extends its deep appreciation to all MWRWC supporters. For more information or to donate, visit rugby.ca/donate.

Canada Earns Bronze at Asunción 2025 Junior Pan American Games with Strong Alberta Presence

Canada’s U20 Women’s Rugby Sevens team delivered a memorable performance at the Asunción 2025 Junior Pan American Games, capturing bronze after a strong run through the tournament.

The Canadians swept through pool play undefeated, showing composure and creativity on attack. In the semifinals, they fell narrowly to Brazil in a back-and-forth battle, before regrouping to earn a decisive victory over Argentina in the bronze medal match.

This edition of the Games, held from August 9 to 23, 2025 in Asunción, Paraguay, is only the second-ever Junior Pan American Games. For the first time, rugby sevens was included on the schedule, giving young rising athletes a unique opportunity to compete in this fast-paced format on the international stage.

Alberta athletes played a pivotal role in Canada’s podium finish, including:

  • Bomi Lawal – Calgary Canadian Irish Rugby Club

  • Olivia Newsome – Lanark Highlanders / Calgary Saints

  • Zina Umeh – Canucks Rugby Club

  • Ivy Poetker – Calgary Rams

Their impact was felt across the pitch, with Alberta’s speed, strength, and resilience helping secure Canada’s first-ever rugby sevens medal at the Junior Pan American Games.

The bronze medal finish marks an exciting milestone for Canadian rugby and highlights the depth of talent developing across the country. For Alberta’s athletes in particular, it was a standout showcase on the international stage, proving they belong among the best young players in the Americas.

Rugby Alberta Teams Make Their Mark at the Canada Summer Games

Rugby Alberta athletes capped off a strong showing at the 2025 Canada Summer Games with both the women’s U18 team and the men’s U20 team advancing deep into the knockout rounds.

Both squads placed second in their respective pools, earning spots in the quarterfinals. Alberta came through with strong wins in the quarters before falling in their semifinal matchups, which set up bronze medal battles for both teams.

The women’s U18 squad seized the opportunity, defeating Nova Scotia to claim bronze. The result marks a step forward from their fifth-place finish at the 2022 Games and highlights the continued growth of the women’s program.

On the men’s side, the U20 team made history as rugby sevens made its Canada Summer Games debut for men. After their semifinal setback, the group battled hard in the bronze medal match but ultimately fell to Quebec, finishing in fourth place.

The performances of both teams showcase the rising strength of Rugby Alberta’s provincial programs — with the women improving on past results and the men setting an important foundation in their first-ever Canada Games appearance.

Wolf Pack U17 Squads Show Heart and Growth on the Road

From August 3–8, Rugby Alberta’s Wolf Pack U17 men’s and women’s teams travelled to Vancouver Island for a week of competitive rugby against strong opponents from BC and the UK.

The Wolf Pack Women began their tour with a 5–20 loss to BC in their opening match. They bounced back to put up a strong fight in their second game, narrowly falling 17–19 to BC in a closely contested battle.

The Wolf Pack Men kicked off their trip facing Whitgift School, a respected UK touring side, in a fast-paced match that ended 22–35. They then squared off against BC, concluding their tour with a 19–33 result. Across both games, the men’s squad showed steady improvement in attack and team structure.

Both teams showed great effort, resilience, and progress over the course of the week. The experience gained on Vancouver Island has the Wolf Pack coaching staff excited for the continued growth of these young athletes as they prepare for the season ahead.

A special thank you goes out to the families, supporters, and Rugby Alberta staff whose dedication and hard work made this tour possible. Their support continues to be vital to the success and development of our Wolf Pack athletes.

Canada Defeats Ireland 47–26 in Final Rugby World Cup Warm-Up

Belfast, Northern Ireland – August 9, 2025
Congratulations to Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team on their impressive 47–26 victory over Ireland in their final warm-up match before the Rugby World Cup.

The match at Kingspan Stadium saw Canada build on their 2024 WXV 1 win over Ireland (21–8), showcasing attacking firepower and disciplined defense against a top-five ranked opponent. This performance caps off years of preparation as the team now turns their focus to England 2025.

Head Coach Kevin Rouet’s squad featured several changes from last week’s victory over the USA, with impact players making their mark both in the starting lineup and off the bench.

Canadian Roster vs Ireland – Alberta Athletes in Bold

1. McKinley Hunt (King City, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Saracens
2. Gillian Boag (Calgary, AB) – Capilano RFC
3. DaLeaka Menin (Vulcan, AB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs
4. Sophie de Goede (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens
5. Tyson Beukeboom (Uxbridge, ON) – Cowichan Piggies / Aurora Barbarians / Ealing Trailfinders
6. Karen Paquin (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Quebec
7. Caroline Crossley (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers
8. Fabiola Forteza (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais
9. Justine Pelletier (Rivière-du-Loup, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais
10. Claire Gallagher (Caledon, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Leicester Tigers
11. Paige Farries (Red Deer, AB) – Saracens
12. Alexandra Tessier (Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, QC) – Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC / Exeter Chiefs
13. Florence Symonds (Vancouver, BC) – University of British Columbia
14. Alysha Corrigan (Charlottetown, PEI) – CRFC / Saracens
15. Julia Schell (Uxbridge, ON) – Guelph Goats / Castaway Wanderers / Ealing Trailfinders

Finishers:
16. Emily Tuttosi (Souris, MB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs
17. Brittany Kassil (Guelph, ON) – Guelph Goats
18. Olivia DeMerchant (Mapledale, NB) – Halifax Tars RFC
19. Courtney O’Donnell (Rimbey, AB) – Red Deer Titans Rugby
20. Pamphinette Buisa (Gatineau, QC) – Ottawa Irish
21. Olivia Apps (Lindsay, ON) – Lindsay RFC
22. Shoshanah Seumanutafa (White Rock, BC) – Counties Manukau
23. Sarah-Maude Lachance (Victoriaville, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais

Next Up

Canada opens their Rugby World Cup campaign against Fiji at the York Community Stadium on Saturday, August 23 at 9:30 a.m. PT / 12:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. local time).

CANADIAN ROSTER REVEALED FOR TEST MATCH AGAINST THE USA IN OTTAWA 

Wednesday July 30, 2025 (Ottawa, Ontario) – Riding a ten-game winning streak against their American rivals, Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team’s match day roster has been named by Head Coach Kevin Rouet. Canada and the USA will kick off at 7:00pm local time (5:00pm MST) on Friday August 1 at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa.

Friday night will be Canada’s one and only game on home soil before departing for the Rugby World Cup in England. The match aims to surpass a new attendance record for a women’s rugby match in Canada that was previously set at the stadium in 2023. Tickets are on sale HERE.

“The team is very excited to play at home here in Ottawa,” said Rouet. “Playing in front of Canadian fans is always a special experience for the players and I think this will give us a lot of momentum heading into the World Cup. It has been a short week of preparation, but the team has looked sharp in practice and we will be ready to perform on Friday in front of the Canadian crowd.”

Claire Gallagher has been named to start at fly-half for Canada in Friday’s match. A former player with the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees, Gallagher made her international debut in 2023 against New Zealand in Ottawa. Pamphinette Buisa, representing the Ottawa Irish Rugby Club, has been selected as a reserve and will begin the match on the bench.

On the wing, Paige Farries returns to international competition for the first time since suffering an injury during the WXV 1 finale last fall in Vancouver. Sophie de Goede, who made a substitute appearance earlier this month against South Africa, is set to earn her first start since returning from a significant knee injury.

WHERE TO WATCH 
Canada’s match versus USA on August 1 will kick off at 7:00pm local time (4:00pm PST) and will be available on TSN5 and TSN+.

CANADA’S WOMEN’S RUGBY TEAM MATCH DAY ROSTER VS USA

1. McKinley Hunt (King City, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Saracens
2. Gillian Boag (Calgary, AB) – Capilano RFC 
3. DaLeaka Menin (Vulcan, AB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs  
4. Sophie de Goede (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens
5. Tyson Beukeboom (Uxbridge, ON) – Cowichan Piggies / Aurora Barbarians / Ealing Trailfinders
6. Karen Paquin (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Quebec
7. Fabiola Forteza (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais
8. Gabrielle Senft (Regina, SK) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens
9. Olivia Apps (Lindsay, ON) – Lindsay RFC
10. Claire Gallagher (Caledon, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Leicester Tigers
11. Paige Farries (Red Deer, AB) – Saracens 
12. Alexandra Tessier (Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, QC) – Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC / Exeter Chiefs
13. Florence Symonds (Vancouver, BC) – University of British Columbia
14. Fancy Bermudez (Edmonton, AB) – Nor’Westers Athletic Association / Westshore RFC / Saracens    
15. Julia Schell (Uxbridge, ON) – Guelph Goats / Castaway Wanderers / Ealing Trailfinders   

FINISHERS
16. Taylor McKnight (Stouffville, ON) – University of Guelph / Aurora Barbarians
17. Mikiela Nelson (North Vancouver, BC) – Capilano RFC / Exeter Chiefs
18. Olivia DeMerchant (Mapledale, NB) – Halifax Tars RFC
19. Courtney O’Donnell (Rimbey, AB) – Red Deer Titans Rugby    
20. Pamphinette Buisa (Gatineau, QC) – Ottawa Irish
21. Justine Pelletier (Rivière-du-Loup, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais
22. Shoshanah Seumanutafa (White Rock, BC) – Counties Manukau
23. Caroline Crossley (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers

MISSION: WIN RUGBY WORLD CUP  
In March 2025, Rugby Canada officially launched the Mission: Win Rugby World Cup (MWRWC) 2025 fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $1,000,000. Despite rising to the second world ranking, the Canadian women’s rugby team operates on a fractional budget compared to its closest competitors. This $1 million gap was identified to best equip the team with extra resources to help them make history.

The mission is now within reach: over 88% of the fundraising goal has been pledged through generous individual donations and crowdfunding. Rugby Canada extends its deep appreciation to all MWRWC supporters in embarking on a final push of this campaign for the team’s Rugby World Cup journey. For more information or to donate, visit rugby.ca/donate.

U17 Alberta Squads Set for Vancouver Island Tour

Alberta’s top young rugby talent is heading west as the U17 provincial boys and girls teams prepare for a development-focused tour on Vancouver Island from August 3–8. The squads will face top-level opponents from British Columbia and the United Kingdom, offering players valuable experience and exposure on the national stage.

A Tour for Development and Competition

The boys’ team kicks off the action on August 4 at 17:00 PST against Whitgift School U17B, a touring side from England. Both the boys and girls teams will then take on BC U17 provincial teams in a series of competitive fixtures on August 5 and 7.

Coaching the boys’ squad is Michael McTighe, with assistants Dan Meikle and Matt Suter. The girls’ team is led by Breanne Morgan, with Steph Gervais serving as assistant coach.

Alberta U17 Boys Roster

Player Name Hometown Club
Cam Akitt Vulcan Lethbridge RC
Connor Graham Calgary Calgary Canadian Irish AC
Cooper Barden Cochrane Bow Valley RC
Devin Groeneveld Okotoks Foothills Lions RFC
Dominik Robinson Edmonton Leprechaun Tigers RFC
Gerald Perrotta Calgary Calgary Canadian Irish AC
Jimmy Pauls Edmonton Nor’Westers AA
Junior Atalifo Fort McMurray Fort McMurray Knights RFC
Kael Smith Claresholm Lethbridge RC
Kayden Mellafont Lethbridge Vikings RC
Keane Peters Sherwood Park Strathcona Druids RFC
Kian Mullen Sherwood Park Strathcona Druids RFC
Logan Watson Sherwood Park Edmonton Clansmen RFC
Nate Johnson Calgary Calgary Saints RC
Ollie Elvy Calgary Calgary Saints RC
Preston Petrescu Calgary Calgary Saints RC
Rei Joseph Calgary Calgary Saints RC
Seamus Adderly Calgary Calgary Saints RC
Lakai Caines-Lehman Calgary Calgary Canadian Irish AC
Sebastian Bustamante Calgary Calgary Rams RC
Tom Meikle Red Deer Red Deer Titans RFC
Vasyl Johnson Sherwood Park Strathcona Druids RFC
Wyatt McKinnon Athabasca Edmonton Clansmen RFC
Zachary Shackleton Spruce Grove Nor’Westers AA

Alberta U17 Girls Roster

Player Name Hometown Club
Alexandra Givotkoff Red Deer Red Deer Titans RFC
Amber Perron Wembley Grande Prairie RFC
Amelie Boivin Calgary Bow Valley RFC
Aurelia McFarlane Edmonton Edmonton Clansmen RFC
Avari Horvath Cochrane Bow Valley RFC
Charlize McDonald Lethbridge Lethbridge RC
Delaney Loucraft Sherwood Park Strathcona Druids RFC
Ella Johnson Edmonton Leprechaun Tigers RFC
Emily Clarke Calgary Calgary Saints RC
Emily Ross Leduc LA Crude RFC
EJ Clarke Calgary Calgary Saints RC
Fiona Lyle Lethbridge Lethbridge RC
Kennedy Klyne Edmonton St. Albert RFC
Kherington Hodgetts Chestermere Vikings RFC
Maja Moller Calgary Calgary Canucks RC
Olivia Harris Cochrane Bow Valley RFC
Livi Poulin Cochrane Bow Valley RFC
Paige Laitila Eckville Red Deer Titans RFC
Piper Moodie Sexsmith Grande Prairie RFC
Rehema Holaki Calgary Calgary Saints RC
Sammy Poetker Calgary Calgary Rams RC
Sienna Jordan Leduc LA Crude RFC
Sydney Blydo Cochrane Bow Valley RFC
Trinity Mukendi Taber Lethbridge RC

Match Schedule (All times in Pacific Standard Time – PST)

August 4

  • 🕔 17:00 – Alberta U17 Boys vs Whitgift (England) U17B

August 5

  • 🕑 14:00 – Alberta U17 Girls vs BC U17 Girls

August 7

  • 🕙 10:00 – Alberta U17 Boys vs BC U17 Boys

  • 🕚 11:00 – Alberta U17 Girls vs BC U17 Girls

Stay tuned for updates and highlights as Alberta’s future stars take the field on Vancouver Island.

32-PLAYERS NAMED TO CANADA’S SQUAD FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP IN ENGLAND 

Thursday July 24, 2025 (Langford, BC) – Ranked second in the world, Canada’s 32-player squad for the Rugby World Cup 2025, kicking off next month in England, has been named by Head Coach Kevin Rouet.

“We believe in the group we have selected and we believe in the process we have taken to get to this point, but the work isn’t done yet,” said Rouet. “It all starts next month in England when we enter the next stage of our World Cup journey and officially get on the field in that first match against Fiji.”

Captain of the team in England will be 2024 World Rugby Player of the Year nominee, Alexandra Tessier. She has earned 59 caps for Canada, scoring six tries and 53 points over her ten-year international career that includes representing Canada at the Rugby World Cup in 2017 and 2021 (played in 2022).

Twenty-one players return from the 2021 Rugby World Cup team including veterans Tyson Beukeboom, Olivia DeMerchant and Karen Paquin who will all represent Canada at the Rugby World Cup for a fourth time.

Sophie de Goede, named to the 2022 and 2024 World Rugby Women’s Dream Team, will compete in her second Rugby World Cup. De Goede made her long-awaited return to the Canadian lineup earlier this month in South Africa, her first time back on the field in over a year following a significant knee injury.

Canada’s leading try-scorer at the last World Cup with six, Emily Tuttosi, will play in her second Rugby World Cup. Tuttosi’s performance earned her a spot on the 2022 World Rugby Dream Team of the Year.

With Rugby Canada’s “One Squad” philosophy on full display, six players who won a silver medal with Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team at the 2024 Paris Olympics have been selected; Caroline Crossley, Fancy Bermudez, Florence Symonds, Olivia Apps, Asia Hogan-Rochester and Taylor Perry.

The 2025 Rugby World Cup will be the first for 11 players including Rachel Smith, Taylor McKnight, Claire Gallagher, Shoshanah Seumanutafa, Laetitia Royer and Maya Montiel.

“Selecting the World Cup squad forced the coaching staff to make some very difficult decisions,” added Rouet. “Since the last World Cup, our focus has been on building depth in the squad, so we had more than just 32 players who could step on the field and perform at any moment. We achieved our goal but as a result it meant needing to make some very challenging decisions.”

Prior to the team departing, Canada will compete in its final home match at TD Place in Ottawa on Friday, August 1 vs USA. The match aims to surpass a new attendance record for a women’s rugby match in North America that was previously set at the stadium in 2023. Tickets are on sale HERE and the roster for this specific game will be announced on Wednesday, July 30.

At the Rugby World Cup in England, Canada will compete in Pool B alongside Scotland, Wales and Fiji. Their first match will be against Fiji at the York Community Stadium in York on Saturday, August 23 at 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET (5:30pm local time). Click here for the full Pool B schedule.

WHERE TO WATCH

All of Canada’s Rugby World Cup matches will be available live on TSN and TSN+. Earlier this year Rugby Canada and TSN announced a long-term agreement bringing increased coverage in 2025 and beyond for rugby fans in Canada.

 

2025 RUGBY WORLD CUP SQUAD – CANADA’S WOMEN’S RUGBY TEAM 

FORWARDS 

Brittany Kassil (Guelph, ON) – Guelph Goats
Caroline Crossley (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers
Courtney O’Donnell (Rimbey, AB) – Red Deer Titans Rugby  
DaLeaka Menin (Vulcan, AB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs  

Emily Tuttosi (Souris, MB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs  
Fabiola Forteza (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais
Gabrielle Senft (Regina, SK) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens
Gillian Boag (Calgary, AB) – Capilano RFC / Gloucester-Hartpury   
Karen Paquin (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Quebec
Laetitia Royer (Loretteville, QC) – St-Anne-de-Bellevue / Concordia University / Saracens
Maya Montiel (Dieppe, NB) – Saracens

McKinley Hunt (King City, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Saracens
Mikiela Nelson (North Vancouver, BC) – Capilano RFC / Exeter Chiefs
Olivia DeMerchant (Mapledale, NB) – Halifax Tars RFC
Pamphinette Buisa (Gatineau, QC) – Ottawa Irish
Rachel Smith (South Surrey, BC) – University of British Columbia
Sophie de Goede (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens
Taylor McKnight (Stouffville, ON) – University of Guelph / Aurora Barbarians

Tyson Beukeboom (Uxbridge, ON) – Cowichan Piggies / Aurora Barbarians / Ealing Trailfinders

BACKS 

Alexandra Tessier (Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, QC) – Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC / Exeter Chiefs
Alysha Corrigan (Charlottetown, PEI) – CRFC / Saracens
Asia Hogan-Rochester (Toronto, ON) – Toronto Nomads / Westshore RFC
Claire Gallagher (Caledon, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Ealing Trailfinders
Fancy Bermudez (Edmonton, AB) – Nor’Westers Athletic Association / Westshore RFC / Saracens  
Florence Symonds (Vancouver, BC) – University of British Columbia
Julia Schell (Uxbridge, ON) – Guelph Goats / Castaway Wanderers / Ealing Trailfinders
Justine Pelletier (Rivière-du-Loup, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais
Olivia Apps (Lindsay, ON) – Lindsay RFC

Paige Farries (Red Deer, AB) – Saracens   

Sarah-Maude Lachance (Victoriaville, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais
Shoshanah Seumanutafa (White Rock, BC) – Counties Manukau
Taylor Perry (Oakville, ON) – Oakville Crusaders / Exeter Chiefs

TEAM STAFF 

Head Coach – Kevin Rouet

Assistant Coach – Alex Austerberry, Carolyn McEwen, Conor Twomey, David Butcher, Iain Monaghan, Jocelyn Barrieau, Martial Lagain 

Team Manager – Dustin Hopkins

Strength & Conditioning – Clarence Gay, Travis Dorsey

Analyst – Stacey Maskelyne, Richard Owen

Team Doctor – Anthony Dixon, Adam Pyle

Physiotherapist – Allison Rodway, Amelie Michaud

Media – Braedan Willis, Jordan Jones

MEDIA ADVISORY

Members of the media are invited to attend a special event marking a major milestone on Canada’s road to the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in advance of the team’s match vs. USA at TD Place on August 1. With the capital city as the backdrop, Rugby Canada will formally send off the Women’s World Cup squad.

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 – Great Hall at the National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa, Ontario)
11:45 AM ET – Media to arrive by 11:30 AM ET 

Camera/Interview Opportunity: Following the press conference, players, as well as the captain and coach from the Women’s World Cup squad, will be available for one-on-one interviews with media. Please RSVP to Avery German: agerman@national.ca

MISSION: WIN RUGBY WORLD CUP 

In March 2025, Rugby Canada officially launched the Mission: Win Rugby World Cup (MWRWC) 2025 fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $1,000,000. Despite rising to the second world ranking, the Canadian women’s rugby team operates on a fractional budget compared to its closest competitors. This $1 million gap was identified to best equip the team with extra resources to help them make history.

The mission is now within reach: over 75% of the fundraising goal has been pledged through generous individual donations and crowdfunding. Rugby Canada extends its deep appreciation to all MWRWC supporters in embarking on a final push of this campaign for the team’s Rugby World Cup journey. For more information or to donate, visit rugby.ca/donate.

Roster Announcement for the 2025 U19 Canadian Rugby Championships

As the 2025 U19 Canadian Rugby Championships kick off in Calgary from July 21-27, Rugby Alberta proudly reveals the full women’s and men’s rosters. These squads represent the best young rugby talent from across the province’s diverse clubs and regions, ready to compete at the highest level on home turf.

Women’s Team:

Coaching Staff: Head Coach: Leah Conforti Assistant Coaches: Danielle Weran and Jada Holtkamp

Player Name Region Club
Anéla Hébert Edmonton Gold Strathcona Druids RFC
Angel Boswell Edmonton Gold Leprechaun Tigers RFC
Annie Boryczko Calgary Mavericks Calgary Hornets RFC
Ava Lamanna Edmonton Gold St. Albert Rugby Club
Campbell Bucci Edmonton Gold St. Albert Rugby Club
Chloe Hedges County Warriors Grande Prairie Sirens RFC
Emma Tang Calgary Mavericks Calgary Saracens RFC
Eve Starchuk Edmonton Gold St. Albert Rugby Club
Hannah Parrish Edmonton Gold Strathcona Druids RFC
Jorja Inglis Big Country Storm Calgary Hornets RFC
Kate Burkinshaw Edmonton Gold Strathcona Druids RFC
Keira Skrenek Edmonton Gold Strathcona Druids RFC
Kiana Byrne Edmonton Gold St. Albert Rugby Club
Kiera Andasol Dubyk Central Predators Notre Dame High School
Madeline Brown Edmonton Gold Leprechaun Tigers RFC
Madeleine Lemay Edmonton Gold Strathcona Druids RFC
Maya Joseph Big Country Storm Calgary Saints RC
Mikayla Lord Calgary Mavericks Calgary Rams RFC
Morgan Bull Big Country Storm Foothills Lions RFC
Orlane Lemofouet Edmonton Gold Nor’westers RFC
Riley Reid Edmonton Gold Strathcona Druids RFC
Samara Sadden Edmonton Gold Strathcona Druids RFC
Sydney McDonald Deep South Lethbridge RC
Taia Graham Calgary Mavericks Calgary Irish RFC
Tatum Lougheed Calgary Mavericks Calgary Canucks RC
Tegan Rinke Calgary Mavericks Calgary Canucks RC

Unavailable due to injury:

  • Maori de Jesus-Gilhula (Calgary Mavericks / Calgary Irish RFC)

Non-Travelling Reserve:

Player Name Region Club
Leyli Mailo Edmonton Gold Leprechaun Tigers RFC

Men’s Team:

Coaching Staff: Head Coach: Peter Houlihan Assistant Coaches: Rob Amey, Matt Squires, Joe Alaimoana

Player Name Region Club
Kai Baak – Calgary Saracens RFC
Eryx Bonar Edmonton Gold Edmonton Clansmen RFC
Luc Bonsant – Strathcona Druids RFC
Nolen Burton Central Predators Red Deer Titans RFC
Ryan Fingarson Calgary Mavericks Calgary Saints RC
Soren Gibbons Edmonton Gold Leprechaun Tigers RFC
Porter Gook Deep South Lethbridge RC
Caleb Graham Big Country Storm Bow Valley RC
Seth Harding Deep South Lethbridge RC
Kael Heron Calgary Mavericks Calgary Saints RC
Greyson Indenbosch Deep South Lethbridge RC
Elijah Ladouceur Calgary Mavericks Calgary Saints RC
Hudson Macdonald Calgary Mavericks Calgary Saints RC
Cian McCallum Calgary Mavericks Calgary Hornets RFC
Issac Morrison Deep South Lethbridge RC
George Mourelatos Calgary Mavericks Calgary Canucks RC
Emmett Neitsch Edmonton Gold Strathcona Druids RFC
Ethan Newman Edmonton Gold Edmonton Clansmen RFC
Ewere Osayimwen Calgary Mavericks Calgary Canucks RC
Gage Parker Deep South Lethbridge RC
Pierce Reimer Calgary Mavericks Calgary Canucks RC
Dom Stewart County Warriors Grande Prairie RFC
Walker Tidmarsh Calgary Mavericks Calgary Canucks RC
Matt Welch Calgary Mavericks Calgary Saracens RFC
Jax Weisbeck Edmonton Gold Strathcona Druids RFC
Kerry Williams Calgary Mavericks Calgary

Non-Travelling Reserves:

Player Name Region Club
Justin Hacket Central Predators Red Deer Titans RFC
Daniel Hall Central Predators Red Deer Titans RFC
Khimarlie Murray Edmonton Gold Edmonton Clansmen RFC
Jack Burns Calgary Mavericks Calgary Saints RC
Cooper Penluna Calgary Mavericks Calgary Canucks RC
Angus Wyman Deep South Lethbridge RC

Alberta’s Rugby Future Looks Bright

These rosters demonstrate the incredible depth of talent Alberta has cultivated at the youth level. Players from multiple clubs and regions unite with one goal: to represent their province with pride, passion, and teamwork.

With the championships set to take place in Calgary, fans can expect high-level, competitive rugby showcasing the best of Alberta’s U19 men’s and women’s squads. Be sure to follow the action and support these young athletes as they take the field and “howl” in pursuit of national glory.