Squad Confirmed for Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team’s South Africa Tour

Head Coach Kevin Rouet has confirmed his 32-player squad that will travel to South Africa for Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team’s two matches against the Springbok Women in July as part of their preparation for the Rugby World Cup.

The game first will take place July 5 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, the second on July 12 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. Both matches will kick off at 1:30pm local time (4:30am PT / 7:30am ET) and will be available on TSN3 and TSN+.

“The players and staff are all excited to get down to South Africa to continue our preparations for the Rugby World Cup,” said Rouet. “Three weeks of training together and another two test matches will go a long way to ensure our squad is ready.”

Taylor McKnight has been selected for her first tour with Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team. From Stouffville, Ontario, McKnight spent the past season playing at the University of Guelph and with the Ontario West team that competed in the Quebec Ontario Rugby Championship earlier this spring.

This also marks the first time Carissa Norsten will tour with Canada’s 15s team after making her international rugby debut with Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team. Norsten was named the HSBC SVNS Series Rookie of the Year in 2024.

Following the South Africa tour, the squad will assemble in Ottawa in late July for their match against the USA at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa on August 1. This is the fourth year in a row that Ottawa has hosted international rugby. Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team last played at TD Place in 2023 for the Pacific Four Series, playing in front of 10,092 fans, the largest crowd in Canadian women’s rugby history. Tickets can be purchased HERE.

CANADA’S WOMEN’S RUGBY TEAM SOUTH AFRICA SQUAD  

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  
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  
Holly Phillips (Canmore, AB) – Banff Bears / Calgary Irish / Bristol Bears    
Karen Paquin (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Quebec
Laetitia Royer (Loretteville, QC) – St-Anne-de-Bellevue / Concordia Univeristy / ASM Romagnat
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
Rori Wood (Sooke, BC) – College Rifles RFC / Ealing Trailfinders
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
Carissa Norsten (Waldheim, SK) – Kirin RFC / University of Victoria
Claire Gallagher (Caledon, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Leicester Tigers
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
Krissy Scurfield (Canmore, AB) –  University of Victoria / Loughborough Lightning  
Madison Grant (Cornwall, ON) – Cornwall Claymores
Olivia Apps (Lindsay, ON) – Lindsay RFC
Shoshanah Seumanutafa (White Rock, BC) – Counties Manukau
Taylor Perry (Oakville, ON) – Oakville Crusaders / Exeter Chiefs

MISSION: WIN RUGBY WORLD CUP  

Rugby Canada has officially launched the Mission: Win the Rugby World Cup 2025 fundraising campaign. The goal is to raise $1,000,000 to provide Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team with extra resources to help them make history by winning the 2025 Rugby World Cup. With their sights set on a groundbreaking achievement this year in England, Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team is currently ranked second in the World Rugby global rankings. For more information or to donate, visit rugby.ca/donate.

42 PLAYERS NAMED TO CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM’S EDMONTON TRAINING CAMP

Head Coach Stephen Meehan has named 42 players to Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s training camp in Edmonton ahead of July’s test matches at Clarke Stadium. 

The squad will take part in a week-long training camp at the University of Alberta ahead of the first match week, with the team’s final squad of 32 players to be announced in early July. The seven New England Free Jacks players listed below will join the squad following the MLR final, which will see the Free Jacks take on the Houston SaberCats on June 28.  

“Players and staff alike are really eager to get on the pitch and get the season started, and I’m looking forward to getting stuck in with this squad in Edmonton,” said Meehan. “This time together will be extremely valuable as we make our final selections for the July tests and build a strong foundation as we strive towards Rugby World Cup qualification later this year. We have invited a mix of experienced players and new talent and are looking forward to seeing what they each bring to camp.” 

Meehan will be joined on the coaching staff in Edmonton by Defence Coach Phil Mack and Restart and Breakdown Coach Anthony Mathison. 

Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team will kick off against Belgium on July 12 at 5:00pm MT and against Spain on July 18 at 7:00pm MT, both at Edmonton’s Clarke Stadium.  

Tickets for both matches are available for purchase here. Applications for media accreditation are currently being accepted here. Both matches will be available on TSN2 and TSN+. 

Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s extended player squad was announced earlier this month and can be found here. 

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM EDMONTON TRAINING CAMP 

FORWARDS 

Andrew Quattrin (Holland Landing, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / New England Free Jacks  
Austin Creighton (Edmonton, AB) – Nor’Westers Athletic Association / James Bay AA 
Caleb Ashworth (Crowborough, ENG) – Crowborough RFC / Harlequins FC  
Calixto Martinez (White Rock, BC) – Bayside RFC / Old Glory DC   
Callum Botchar (Vancouver, BC) – James Bay AA / NOLA Gold   
Cole Keith (Sussex NB) – Belleisle Rovers RFC / New England Free Jacks 
Dewald Kotze (Edmonton, AB) – Strathcona Druids RFC / Seattle Seawolves   
Donald Carson (Tsawwassen, BC) – UBCOB Ravens / Britannia Lions

Emerson Prior (Brockville, ON) – Brockville Privateers / Westshore RFC / Utah Warriors 
Evan Olmstead (Vancouver, BC) – Lindfield Rugby Club / SU Agen 
Foster Dewitt (Courtenay, BC) – New England Free Jacks / Westshore RFC  
Griffin Phillipson (Ballymoney, NI) – Ballymoney RFC / City of Armagh RFC  
Izzak Kelly (White Rock, BC) – Bayside RFC / Capilano RFC  
James Stockwood (Bowmanville, ON) – Oshawa Vikings

Jeffrey Young (Toronto, ON) – Toronto Nomads  
Kaden Duguid (Edmonton, AB) – Nor’Westers Athletic Association / NOLA Gold 
Karl Hunger (Beaconsfield, QC) – Beaconsfield RFC / Pacific Pride  
Kyle Steeves (Winnipeg, MB) – Winnipeg Wombats / New England Free Jacks  
Lucas Rumball (Scarborough, ON) – Balmy Beach Rugby Club / Chicago Hounds  
Mason Flesch (Cobourg, ON) – Cobourg Saxons / Chicago Hounds  
Matt Heaton (Godmanchester, QC) – Ormstown Saracens / RFC LA  
Matthew Oworu (Calgary, AB) – Pacific Pride / Chicago Hounds  
Piers Von Dadelszen (Vancouver, BC) – New England Free Jacks 
Siôn Parry (Cardiff, WAL) – Rhiwbina RFC / Ebbw Vale RFC  
Tyler Matchem (Pictou County, NS) – Pictou County Rugby Club / NOLA Gold 

BACKS 

Ben LeSage (Calgary, AB) – Calgary Canucks / New England Free Jacks  
Brock Gallagher (Edmonton, AB) – Strathcona Druids RFC / Seattle Seawolves  
Cooper Coats (Halifax, NS) – Halifax Tars RFC / NOLA Gold  
Ethan Turner (Maple Ridge, BC) – Burnaby Lake Rugby Club / Kalinga Black Tigers  
Isaac Olson (Vernon, BC) – New England Free Jacks  
Jamie Armstrong (Ottawa, ON) – Ottawa Irish / University of Ottawa  
Jason Higgins (Cork, IRE) – Cork Constitution / Chicago Hounds  
Josh McIndoe (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers / Greerton Marist Rugby Club  
Kyle Tremblay (White Rock, BC) – Bayside RFC / Pacific Pride 
Luke Toroca (Nadi, FIJ) – Sabeto Rugby Club / Langley Rugby Club 
Maddox MacLean (Brisbane, AUS) – Souths Rugby Club Brisbane 
Morgan Di Nardo (Toronto, ON) – Toronto City Rugby / University of Victoria  
Nic Benn (Caves Beach, AUS) – Lake Macquarie Roos / Utah Warriors   
Noah Flesch (Cobourg, ON) – Cobourg Saxons / Chicago Hounds  
Peter Nelson (Dungannon, NI) – Dungannon RFC   
Stephen Webb (Toronto, ON) – Balmy Beach RFC / University of British Columbia 
Talon McMullin (White Rock, BC) – University of British Columbia 

STAFF 

Stephen Meehan – Head Coach 
Phil Mack – Assistant Coach 
Anthony Mathison – Assistant Coach 
Gwern James – Head Analyst 
Michael Deasy – Head S&C Coach 
Lisa Ruggles – Lead Therapist 
Alistair Wilson – Assistant Therapist 
Dr. Adam Pyle – Team Doctor 
Neil MacDougall – Manager  

Wolf Pack Take Down Eastern Admirals 31–30 in Coast to Coast Cup Thriller

Halifax, NS — The Rugby Alberta Senior Men’s Wolf Pack made the most of their Coast to Coast Cup appearance, securing a thrilling 31–30 victory over the Eastern Admirals in the consolation final. A last-minute try from Charlie Greaves sealed the win in what turned out to be a one-and-done showdown for Alberta.

The June 22 clash at Wanderers Grounds had fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The Wolf Pack came out strong, taking a 14–12 lead into halftime after a hard-fought opening 40 minutes.

The second half saw the lead change hands multiple times. The Admirals fought their way back into the game and pulled ahead late, holding a narrow 30–26 advantage with just minutes remaining.

But the Pack weren’t done yet.

In the dying moments, Charlie Greaves broke through the Admirals’ defence for the game-winning try — a clutch finish that capped off a gritty team performance. The conversion pushed the final score to 31–30, and Alberta closed out the game with composure to claim the win.

Though it was their only game of the tournament, the Wolf Pack made it count — walking away with pride, momentum, and a hard-earned win on the national stage.

Starting XV

  1. Jo-Hwa Adjagbe

  2. Heath Barnett-Ritcey

  3. Nathan Amey

  4. Jacques Bonsant

  5. Mason MacDonald

  6. Ben Graci

  7. Gordon Mitchell

  8. Jack Part

  9. Giovanni Estrada

  10. Lachlan Crooks

  11. Brendan Bourchier

  12. Adham Young

  13. Michael McTighe

  14. Hugh Mager

  15. Charlie Greaves

Finishers

  1. Matt Prescott

  2. Willis Reimer

  3. James Hoang

  4. Manus Dale

  5. Luka Crncevic

38 PLAYERS NAMED TO TRAINING CAMP AHEAD OF WOMEN’S SOUTH AFRICA TOUR

Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team Head Coach Kevin Rouet has named 38 players to a training camp in Perth, Ontario in preparation for the team’s upcoming tour to South Africa.  

Following the camp, which takes place June 20 to 27, a squad of 32 will be selected to travel to South Africa for a pair of test matches in July.  

Thirty-three players from Canada’s Pacific Four Series squad, who came second in the tournament in May with wins over the USA and Australia and a tie to New Zealand, have been named for the camp.  

Madison Grant, Paige Farries, Pamphinette Buisa and Sophie de Goede all return to the training environment following recovery from injury while Carissa Norsten, a Paris 2024 Olympic silver medallist and 2024 HSBC SVNS Women’s Rookie of the Year, has earned her first invite to a senior team camp.  

“We are looking forward to reconvening as a group after a short break following the Pacific Four Series,” said Kevin Rouet. “This training camp, and the matches against South Africa, are important components in our on and off field preparation for the Rugby World Cup. We will continue to refine our gameplay as we spend some valuable training hours together. The Lanark Highlanders have been great hosts for our team in the past, and we are excited to return to Perth and the Oakfield Rugby Park.” 

Canada will play two fixtures against the Springbok Women in July as part of their preparation for the Rugby World Cup. The first will take place July 5 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, the second on July 12 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.  

Both matches will kick off at 1:30pm local time (4:30am PT / 7:30am ET) and will be available on TSN3 and TSN+.  

CANADA’S WOMEN’S RUGBY TEAM TRAINING CAMP 

FORWARDS 

Alysia Comtois (Magog, QC) – University of Ottawa 
Brittany Kassil (Guelph, ON) – Guelph Goats 
Caroline Crossley (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers   
Cassandra Tuffnail (Heidelberg, ON) – Ealing Trailfinders 
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 
Holly Phillips (Canmore, AB) – Banff Bears / Calgary Irish / Bristol Bears   
Julia Omokhuale (Calgary, AB) – Calgary Irish Rugby Club / Leicester Tigers 
Karen Paquin (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Quebec 
Laetitia Royer (Loretteville, QC) – St-Anne-de-Bellevue / Concordia Univeristy / ASM Romagnat 
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   
Rori Wood (Sooke, BC) – College Rifles RFC / Ealing Trailfinders 
Sophie de Goede (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens  
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 
Asia Hogan-Rochester (Toronto, ON) – Toronto Nomands / Westshore RFC 
Carissa Norsten (Waldheim, SK) – Kirin RFC / University of Victoria 
Claire Gallagher (Caledon, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Leicester Tigers 
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 
Krissy Scurfield (Canmore, AB) –  University of Victoria / Loughborough Lightning 
Madison Grant (Cornwall, ON) – Cornwall Claymores 
Mahalia Robinson (Fulford, QC) – Town of Mount Royal RFC    
Olivia Apps (Lindsay, ON) – Lindsay RFC    
Paige Farries (Red Deer, AB) – Saracens    
Shoshanah Seumanutafa (White Rock, BC) – Counties Manukau   
Taylor Perry (Oakville, ON) – Oakville Crusaders / Exeter Chiefs 

MISSION: WIN RUGBY WORLD CUP 

Rugby Canada has officially launched the Mission: Win the Rugby World Cup 2025 fundraising campaign. The goal is to raise $1,000,000 to provide Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team with extra resources to help them make history by winning the 2025 Rugby World Cup. With their sights set on a groundbreaking achievement this year in England, Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team is currently ranked second in the World Rugby global rankings. For more information or to donate, visit rugby.ca/donate.     

Support the Wolf Pack: Rugby Alberta Launches 50/50 Raffle

Rugby Alberta is excited to announce the launch of our 50/50 raffle, with proceeds directly supporting Wolf Pack provincial programs. This is your chance to win big while investing in the future of rugby across Alberta.

🎟️ Ticket Prices:
• 1 for $5
• 10 for $10
• 60 for $20
• 200 for $50

🗓️ Important Dates:
• Ticket Sales: June 15–29
• Early Bird Prize Draw (June 28 & 29): Win a Rugby Alberta sweater and ball!
• Grand Prize Cash Draw: June 30 at Calgary Rugby Park

Tickets are available now at:
👉 https://rugbyalberta.rafflenexus.com/

Your support enables us to continue expanding high-performance rugby opportunities for athletes across Alberta.

Please note: Tickets may only be sold and purchased within Alberta. Online orders from outside the province or from non-residents of Alberta will not be accepted.

Thank you for supporting Rugby Alberta and the Wolf Pack!

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM 2025 EXTENDED PLAYER SQUAD ANNOUNCED

An extended squad of 59 players has been announced by Head Coach Stephen Meehan ahead of Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s 2025 matches. 

The formation of this long list involved analyzing the 50+ Canadians in the MLR, visiting MLR teams, and collaboration with Christiaan Esterhuizen, Head Coach of the Pacific Pride and Canada’s U20 Men’s Rugby Team, and Sean White, Head Coach of Canada’s Men’s Sevens Team, as well as engaging with Canadians in European competitions. Connections with Coast to Coast Cup teams were reestablished, BC Premiership teams were reviewed, and new Canadian-eligible players were identified. 

“The work that has been undertaken over the last few months to prepare for the 2025 season and develop this extended player list has been substantial and valuable,” said Stephen Meehan, Head Coach of Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team. “The players identified in this list are those who will be considered for our matches this year, and we are looking forward to getting on the pitch in Edmonton in a few weeks to kick off our campaign to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.”

The team’s season will kick off in Edmonton, with Canada playing Belgium on July 12 and Spain on July 18 at Clarke Stadium. 

Canada will then begin the Pacific Nations Cup, the team’s first opportunity to earn direct qualification for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup, on August 22 in Calgary against the United States. Pool play will continue on August 30, with Japan hosting Canada in Sendai. The Pacific Nations Cup play-offs will begin September 14 in Denver, Colorado, with the finals set for September 20 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Tickets for all matches hosted in Canada this year are available for purchase here. Applications for media accreditation are currently being accepted here.

Further information on TSN broadcast specifics and the summer’s touring squads will be announced ahead of the Edmonton matches and the Pacific Nations Cup. 

FORWARDS 

Andrew Quattrin (Holland Landing, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / New England Free Jacks
Austin Creighton (Edmonton, AB) – Strathcona Druids RFC / Nor’Westers Athletic Association 
Barnaby Waddell (Exeter, ENG) – Okehampton RFC / Bridgend Ravens
Bryce Worden (Sussex, NB) – Burnaby Lake RFC
Caleb Ashworth (Crowborough, ENG) – Crowborough RFC / Harlequins FC
Calixto Martinez (White Rock, BC) – Bayside RFC / Old Glory DC 
Callum Botchar (Vancouver, BC) – James Bay AA / NOLA Gold 
Cole Keith (Sussex NB) – Belleisle Rovers RFC / New England Free Jacks 
Conor Young (Sydney, AUS) – Southern Districts RC / RFC LA 
Dewald Kotze (Edmonton, AB) – Strathcona Druids RFC / Seattle Seawolves  
Donald Carson (Tsawwassen, BC) – UBCOB Ravens / Britannia Lions
Emerson Prior (Brockville, ON) – Brockville Privateers / Westshore RFC / Utah Warriors 
Evan Olmstead (Vancouver, BC) – Lindfield Rugby Club / SU Agen 
Evan Roy (Ottawa, ON) – Ottawa Irish / Mount Maunganui Rugby Club
Foster Dewitt (Courtenay, BC) – New England Free Jacks / Westshore RFC
Griffin Phillipson (Ballymoney, NI) – Ballymoney RFC / City of Armagh RFC
Izzak Kelly (White Rock, BC) – Bayside RFC / Capilano RFC
James Stockwood (Bowmanville, ON) – Oshawa Vikings
Jeffrey Young (Toronto, ON) – Toronto Nomads
Jesse Mackail (Palmerston North, NZ) – Bayside RFC / Seattle Seawolves
Karl Hunger (Beaconsfield, QC) – Beaconsfield RFC / Pacific Pride
Kyle Steeves (Winnipeg, MB) – Winnipeg Wombats / New England Free Jacks
Lucas Rumball (Scarborough, ON) – Balmy Beach Rugby Club / Chicago Hounds
Mason Flesch (Cobourg, ON) – Cobourg Saxons / Chicago Hounds
Matt Heaton (Godmanchester, QC) – Ormstown Saracens / RFC LA
Matthew Oworu (Calgary, AB) – Pacific Pride / Chicago Hounds 
Piers Von Dadelszen (Vancouver, BC) – New England Free Jacks
Reid Davis (White Rock, BC) – Bayside RFC / Utah Warriors 
Sam Miller (Mount Denson, NS) – Valley Rugby Union / Southern Districts
Siôn Parry (Cardiff, WAL) – Rhiwbina RFC / Ebbw Vale RFC
Tyler Matchem (Pictou County, NS) – Pictou County Rugby Club 

BACKS 

Andrew Coe (Markham, ON) – UBCOB Ravens / RFC LA 
Ben LeSage (Calgary, AB) – Calgary Canucks / New England Free Jacks 
Brock Gallagher (Edmonton, AB) – Strathcona Druids RFC / Seattle Seawolves 
Cooper Coats (Halifax, NS) – Halifax Tars RFC / NOLA Gold
Cormac Saint (Rescue, USA) – Mother Lode RFC / University of California, Berkeley 
Ethan Turner (Maple Ridge, BC) – Burnaby Lake Rugby Club / Kalinga Black Tigers
Isaac Olson (Vernon, BC) – New England Free Jacks
Jamie Armstrong (Ottawa, ON) – Ottawa Irish / University of Ottawa
Jason Higgins (Cork, IRE) – Cork Constitution / Chicago Hounds
Josh McIndoe (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers / Greerton Marist Rugby Club
Josiah Morra (Scarborough, ON) – Toronto Saracens / New England Free Jacks
Kainoa Lloyd (Mississauga, ON) – James Bay AA / United Rugby Sports Club
Kyle Tremblay (White Rock, BC) – Bayside RFC / Pacific Pride
Maddox MacLean (Brisbane, AUS) – Souths Rugby Club Brisbane
Mark Balaski (Castlebar, IRE) – Castlebar RFC / Southern Districts 
Morgan Di Nardo (Toronto, ON) – Toronto City Rugby / University of Victoria
Nic Benn (Caves Beach, AUS) – Lake Macquarie Roos / Utah Warriors 
Noah Flesch (Cobourg, ON) – Cobourg Saxons / Chicago Hounds
Peter Nelson (Dungannon, NI) – Dungannon RFC 
Rhys James (Kelowna, BC) – Kelowna Crows / Pacific Pride
Shane O’Leary (Ballina, IRE) – Ballina Killaloe RFC / Miami Sharks
Spencer Cotie (Victoria, BC) – University of Victoria / Castaway Wanderers
Spencer Jones (Cambridge, NZ) – Hamilton Old Boys / Utah Warriors
Stephen Webb (Toronto, ON) – Balmy Beach RFC / University of British Columbia

Takoda McMullin (White Rock, BC) – University of British Columbia
Talon McMullin (White Rock, BC) – University of British Columbia

Tiarnan Neville (Curracloe, IRE) – USRC Tigers / Galwegians Rugby Club
Will Grant (Sydney, AUS) – Randwick Rugby Club

INJURY PENDING

Ethan Fryer (Seattle, USA) – New England Free Jacks
Lindsey Stevens (Sydney, AUS) – Eastern Suburbs RUFC / New England Free Jacks
Michael LaPlaine (Montreal, QC) – TMR Rugby / Concordia University

 

DECLINED

Caden Wilson
Jack Carson
Jack Reeves
Johnny Franklin
Josh Larsen

ROSTER CONFIRMED FOR CANADA’S MATCH AGAINST AUSTRALIA WITH PACIFIC FOUR SERIES TITLE ON THE LINE  

ROSTER CONFIRMED FOR CANADA’S MATCH AGAINST AUSTRALIA WITH PACIFIC FOUR SERIES TITLE ON THE LINE  

 

Wednesday May 21, 2025 (Brisbane, Australia) – With a bonus point victory over the USA and three points from the 27-27 draw against New Zealand, Head Coach Kevin Rouet has selected Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team’s 23-player roster that will take on Australia with the Pacific Four Series title on the line. 

Canada and the Wallaroos will meet at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on May 22 at 11:55pm PT / May 23 at 2:55am ET (4:55pm local time).  

Canada, New Zealand and Australia are all still in contention to win the 2025 Pacific Four Series. The Canadians will look to earn a bonus point victory over Australia to give themselves the best chance at defending their title. The final outcome will not be known until the conclusion of the May 24 match between New Zealand and the USA.    

“This final match versus Australia is once again just another opportunity to test ourselves against a top team in the world,” said Rouet. “There was some disappointment amongst the team after the draw against New Zealand last week but we know if we fix some of the details in our game that we can come back with a strong performance against Australia. It is a short week to prepare but I am confident in our group.”  

Fabiola Forteza will take over the No.8 position due to an injury to Regina’s Gabrielle Senft that will force her to miss Canada’s final Pacific Four Series match. Laetitia Royer, who was named to World Rugby’s 2024 Dream Team of the Year, moves to the back row alongside Forteza and veteran Karen Paquin. Canada’s all-time women’s caps leader, Tyson Beukeboom, will start her first game for Canada this tournament after coming off the bench against USA and New Zealand. 

Olivia Apps, who also captains Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team, will start at scrum-half, her first start for Canada’s 15s squad since the final match of the 2024 Pacific Four Series. Apps came off the bench for all three of Canada’s WXV 1 matches last fall in Vancouver.  

More information on the Pacific Four Series, including the full schedule and results, can be found on the official World Rugby website HERE. 

 

WHERE TO WATCH 

Canada vs Australia will be available live on TSN2 and TSN+ on Thursday May 22 at 11:55pm PT / Friday May 23 at 2:55am ET. Earlier this year Rugby Canada and TSN announced a long-term agreement bringing increased coverage in 2025 and beyond for rugby fans in Canada. 

 

CANADA’S WOMEN’S RUGBY TEAM PACIFIC FOUR SERIES MATCH DAY ROSTER vs AUSTRALIA  

1. McKinley Hunt (King City, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Saracens 

2. Gillian Boag (Calgary, AB) – Capilano RFC / Gloucester-Hartpury   

3. DaLeaka Menin (Vulcan, AB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs 

4. Courtney O’Donnell (Rimbey, AB) – Red Deer Titans Rugby     

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

6. Laetitia Royer (Loretteville, QC) – St-Anne-de-Bellevue / ASM Romagnat  

7. Karen Paquin (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Quebec 

8. Fabiola Forteza (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais     

9. Olivia Apps (Lindsay, ON) – Lindsay RFC   

10. Claire Gallagher (Caledon, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Leicester Tigers 

11. Krissy Scurfield (Canmore, AB) – University of Victoria / Loughborough Lightning    

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. Mikiela Nelson (North Vancouver, BC) – Capilano RFC / Exeter Chiefs 

18. Rori Wood (Sooke, BC) – College Rifles RFC / Ealing Trailfinders 

19. Julia Omokhuale (Calgary, AB) – Calgary Irish Rugby Club / Leicester Tigers   

20. Caroline Crossley (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers     

21. Justine Pelletier (Rivière-du-Loup, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais 

22. Shoshanah Seumanutafa (White Rock, BC) – Counties Manukau / Chiefs Manawa  

23. Fancy Bermudez (Edmonton, AB) – Nor’Westers Athletic Association / Westshore RFC / Saracens  (Replacing Asia Hogan-Rochester, who has been ruled out due to injury)

  

Mission: Win Rugby World Cup   
Rugby Canada has officially launched the Mission: Win the Rugby World Cup 2025 fundraising campaign. The goal is to raise $1,000,000 to provide Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team with extra resources to help them make history by winning the 2025 Rugby World Cup. With their sights set on a groundbreaking achievement this year in England, Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team is currently ranked second in the World Rugby global rankings. For more information or to donate, visit rugby.ca/donate. 

Rugby Alberta Launches New Discipline Policy – Effective May 15, 2025

Rugby Alberta Launches New Discipline Policy – Effective May 15, 2025
Rugby Alberta is proud to introduce a significantly updated Discipline Policy, officially approved by the Rugby Alberta Board on May 5, 2025, and coming into effect on May 15, 2025. This overhaul marks the first major update to the policy since 2008 and introduces a clearer, more consistent, and impartial disciplinary process across all levels of play in Alberta.
Key Highlights:
  • Establishment of a new Discipline Committee: This independent committee will oversee all rugby competitions in the province. With broader representation and a structured appointment process, the committee is designed to enhance fairness, eliminate potential conflicts of interest, and increase the efficiency of reviews.
  • Expanded policy framework: The updated policy outlines detailed procedures for discipline matters including send-offs, citings, misconduct (both on and off-field), sanctions, appeals, and how suspensions are administered.
  • Transparency & consistency: Findings from discipline hearings will be publicly posted on the Rugby Alberta website, reinforcing our commitment to transparency and upholding discipline standards.
Want to Get Involved?
We are looking for qualified and fair-minded individuals to serve on the new Discipline Committee. If you have strong communication skills, experience in governance, legal/arbitration settings, or knowledge of the Laws of the Game, we encourage you to apply.
Expected Commitment: Meetings will occur weekly or bi-weekly during the playing season, and periodically off-season.
Interested? Reach out to Rugby Alberta President Chris Cooke at president@rugbyalberta.com with a brief description of your relevant experience.

CANADA’S ROSTER SET FOR PACIFIC FOUR SERIES BATTLE AGAINST NEW ZEALAND BLACK FERNS

CANADA’S ROSTER SET FOR PACIFIC FOUR SERIES BATTLE AGAINST NEW ZEALAND BLACK FERNS

Thursday May 15, 2025 (Christchurch, New Zealand) – After kicking off their 2025 Pacific Four Series campaign with a win over the USA, Head Coach of Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team, Kevin Rouet, has selected his 23-player roster to face the New Zealand Black Ferns in Christchurch on Friday May 16 at 8:35 pm PT/11:35 pm ET (Saturday May 17 at 3:35pm local time).

Last year, Canada beat the Black Ferns for the first time in history by a score of 22-19 at Apollo Projects Stadium, where the two sides will face each other this week, this time with Canada as the reigning Pacific Four Series champions.

“We were glad to be able to get a victory over USA to begin the Pacific Four Series but as a group we knew there was a lot we needed to improve with New Zealand being our next opponent,” said Rouet. “Playing against the Black Ferns is always a big challenge, but the result last year and all the hard work the squad has put in since then gives us the confidence we need going into this one. It’s just another opportunity to test ourselves as we prepare for the World Cup later this year.”

Helping Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team capture bronze at the HSBC SVNS World Championships earlier this month in Los Angeles, Asia Hogan-Rochester, Florence Symonds and Alysha Corrigan will start the game for Canada with Olivia Apps being an option off the bench.

After entering the game in the second half in Canada’s win over the USA, Courtney O’Donnell, DeLeaka Menin, Claire Gallagher and Emily Tuttosi move into the starting lineup. McKinley Hunt and Caroline Crossley will start on the bench for Canada and will both be in line for their first international game action of 2025.

Following the game against New Zealand, Canada will travel to Australia to close out the Pacific Four Series against the Wallaroos at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on May 22 at 11:55pm PT / May 23 at 2:55am ET (4:55pm local time).

More information on the Pacific Four Series, including the full schedule and results, can be found on the official World Rugby website HERE.

WHERE TO WATCH

Canada vs New Zealand will be available live on TSN4 and TSN+ on Friday May 16 at 8:35 pm PT/11:35 pm ET. Earlier this year Rugby Canada and TSN announced a long-term agreement bringing increased coverage in 2025 and beyond for rugby fans in Canada.

CANADA’S WOMEN’S RUGBY TEAM PACIFIC FOUR SERIES MATCH DAY ROSTER vs NEW ZEALAND 

1. Brittany Kassil (Guelph, ON) – Guelph Goats

2. Emily Tuttosi (Souris, MB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs 

3. DaLeaka Menin (Vulcan, AB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs 

4. Courtney O’Donnell (Rimbey, AB) – Red Deer Titans Rugby     

5. Laetitia Royer (Loretteville, QC) – St-Anne-de-Bellevue / ASM Romagnat

6. Fabiola Forteza (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais    

7. Karen Paquin (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Quebec

8. Gabrielle Senft (Regina, SK) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens

9. Justine Pelletier (Rivière-du-Loup, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais

10. Claire Gallagher (Caledon, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Leicester Tigers

11. Alysha Corrigan (Charlottetown, PEI) – CRFC / 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. Asia Hogan-Rochester (Toronto, ON) – Toronto Nomads / Westshore RFC

15. Julia Schell (Uxbridge, ON) – Guelph Goats / Castaway Wanderers / Ealing Trailfinders

FINISHERS

16. Gillian Boag (Calgary, AB) – Capilano RFC / Gloucester-Hartpury   

17. McKinley Hunt (King City, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Saracens

18. Rori Wood (Sooke, BC) – College Rifles RFC / Ealing Trailfinders

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

20. Caroline Crossley (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers

21. Olivia Apps (Lindsay, ON) – Lindsay RFC

22. Shoshanah Seumanutafa (White Rock, BC) – Counties Manukau / Chiefs Manawa

23. Fancy Bermudez (Edmonton, AB) – Nor’Westers Athletic Association / Westshore RFC / Saracens  

Mission: Win Rugby World Cup   
Rugby Canada has officially launched the Mission: Win the Rugby World Cup 2025 fundraising campaign. The goal is to raise $1,000,000 to provide Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team with extra resources to help them make history by winning the 2025 Rugby World Cup. With their sights set on a groundbreaking achievement this year in England, Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team is currently ranked second in the World Rugby global rankings. For more information or to donate, visit rugby.ca/donate.

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM TO KICK OFF RUGBY WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE UNITED STATES IN CALGARY

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM TO KICK OFF RUGBY WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE UNITED STATES IN CALGARY

 

Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team will open the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup, the team’s first opportunity to earn direct qualification for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup, against the United States in Calgary on Friday August 22. 

Kicking off at 7:00pm MT at McMahon Stadium, the home of the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders and the University of Calgary Dinos, this will be the team’s third match in Alberta this summer following two in Edmonton, as well as the second Canada vs USA match-up on home soil in 2025, with Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team taking on the Eagles in Ottawa. 

Tickets will go on sale here on May 15 at 10:00am PT / 11:00 am MT / 1:00pm ET, starting at $38 plus taxes and fees. 

The rugby community in Alberta (and other provinces interested in club travel) will be offered the opportunity to fundraise for their clubs and attend the match together via the Club Ticket Program. Details, including a special ticket link exclusively for club members that will grant access to tickets in a designated section of the stadium and donate 15% of ticket sales back to the club, will be distributed to clubs shortly.   

This will be Canada’s first match of the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup. The top three teams from the tournament will qualify for the Rugby World Cup (minus Fiji and Japan, who have already qualified); the last placed team at the conclusion of the tournament will then look to qualify through the South America / Pacific Play-off. 

A reimagined version of the Pacific Nations Cup was launched last year and saw Canada play Japan at BC Place in Vancouver, with the 2025 tournament being the second iteration of this cross-regional competition featuring Canada, the United States, Japan, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa.  

Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team and the United States last met in the 2024 Pacific Nations Cup, with the United States winning 28-15 in Los Angeles last August. Canada has played the United States more than any other team and is looking for their first win over the Americans since 2021. This will also be the first time the team has played in Calgary since 2017, when Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team played a test match against Georgia. 

“All three matches in Alberta this summer are important and exciting for our team,” said Stephen Meehan, Head Coach of Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team. “We have been speaking with Canadian players in leagues and competitions around the world regarding current performances and playing philosophies and working with them to ensure that they will arrive to camp well prepared and supported. The response from the players has been brilliant. They are eager to get stuck in and to be playing such an important match in front of a home crowd in Calgary this summer.” 

“Calgary is excited to be the host city for the Pacific Nations Cup and this critical match in the men’s team’s pathway to World Cup,” says Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek. “Rugby is about heart, hustle, and community – something that resonates with who we are as a city! We’re proud to welcome athletes and fans from Canada and the US to Calgary to not just experience this incredible sport, but our world-class hospitality, incredible energy, and community spirit.” 

 “Tourism Calgary is thrilled to partner with Rugby Canada to bring the highest level of rugby to our city” says Carson Ackroyd, Senior Vice President, Sales at Tourism Calgary. “Welcoming the Canadian National Team for this match will be an incredible opportunity for Calgary to host local, national and international rugby fans at McMahon Stadium and we fully expect there to be huge interest and support from the community.” 

“Rugby Alberta is incredibly excited to be hosting another senior men’s national team fixture in Calgary in August,” said Chris Cooke, President of Rugby Alberta. “Nothing brings out a crowd like Canada vs the USA, and I know the Calgary rugby community and everyone else travelling to Calgary for the match will make it an electrifying environment to play in. Let’s fill McMahon stadium with red and white and give the squad an extra push!” 

Rugby Canada would like to thank Tourism Calgary and the City of Calgary for their support in bringing the Pacific Nations Cup to Alberta. 

Tickets will be available for purchase here on May 15 at 10:00am PT / 11:00am MT / 1:00pm ET. Questions regarding ticket purchases can be directed to tickets@rugby.ca. Sign up here for first access to tickets.   

Further details, including TSN broadcast specifics and media accreditation applications, will be announced shortly.