England Women

50 - 24

Full Time

Canada Women

Canada Women vs England Women

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Paige Farries bursts through to advance the Canada attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ellie Kildunne bursts through to advance the England attack.

80'

England go for goal with Helena Rowland taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

Great forward play by England allows Maisy Allen to score the try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Megan Jones took full advantage.

73'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Taylor Perry getting some game time.

71'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Claire Gallagher being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Maddy Grant took full advantage.

69'

Canada make a substitution with Magali Harvey coming on.

69'

Canada make a substitution with Florence Symonds coming off.

69'

Conversion

The England supporters go wild as Helena Rowland successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

A series of passes by England results in a try for Helena Rowland

67'

Claudia MacDonald sets up the try.

66'

A gap opened in the defence and Rosie Galligan took full advantage.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Ellie Kildunne goes through the gap.

65'

England make a substitution with Claudia MacDonald coming on.

65'

England make a substitution with Tatyana Heard coming off.

65'

England make a substitution with Megan Jones coming on.

65'

England make a substitution with Jess Breach coming off.

65'

England make a substitution with Sarah Beckett coming on.

65'

England make a substitution with Catherine O'Donnell coming off.

65'

Canada make a substitution with Sara Svoboda coming on.

65'

Canada make a substitution with Fabiola Forteza coming off.

65'

England make a substitution with Maisy Allen coming on.

65'

England make a substitution with Marlie Packer coming off.

65'

Canada make a substitution with Gillian Boag coming on.

65'

Canada make a substitution with Emily Tuttosi coming off.

65'

Canada make a substitution with Alexandria Ellis coming on.

65'

Canada make a substitution with DaLeaka Menin coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Holly Aitchison goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Sophie de Goede goes through the gap.

61'

Sophie de Goede curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

60'

Try

Great hands by Canada leads to a try for Maddy Grant

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Maddy Grant goes through the gap.

59'

Florence Symonds played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Paige Farries goes through the gap.

59'

Laetitia Royer comes on for Canada.

58'

Courtney Holtkamp leaves the field.

58'

Olivia Apps comes on for Canada.

58'

Fancy Bermudez leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sophie de Goede kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

The forward pack of Canada will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Helena Rowland kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by England results in a try for Ellie Kildunne.

54'

That's a great try assist by Connie Powell.

54'

What a run here by Connie Powell as they get over the gainline!

54'

Natasha Hunt comes on.

50'

Lucy Packer comes off.

50'

Maud Muir comes on.

50'

Sarah Bern comes off.

50'

Hannah Botterman comes on.

50'

Mackenzie Carson comes off.

50'

Connie Powell comes on.

50'

Lark Atkin-Davies comes off.

50'

Helena Rowland makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Sarah Bern makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Tatyana Heard makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Fabulous play by Canada has led to Paige Farries being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Canada sub Olivia DeMerchant comes onto the field.

40'

McKinley Hunt departs for Canada.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by Canada has led to Fancy Bermudez being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by England has led to Ellie Kildunne being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Trouble here as Marlie Packer breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Helena Rowland does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Lucy Packer scores from close range.

29'

Conversion

Helena Rowland makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Ellie Kildunne goes on their own for a try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ellie Kildunne bursts through to advance the England attack.

24'

Tatyana Heard played a key part in that try.

24'

Sophie de Goede curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

19'

Try

Canada are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Tyson Beukeboom picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

Helena Rowland has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

14'

Try

A series of passes by England results in a try for Mackenzie Carson

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Mackenzie Carson took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Sarah Bern is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Abby Dow took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Sophie de Goede converts the try.

11'

Try

Justine Pelletier scores the try from close range.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Justine Pelletier took full advantage.

10'

Helena Rowland hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

The England pack has powered over for Marlie Packer to score the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Zoe Aldcroft goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Holly Aitchison goes through the gap.

Conversion

Helena Rowland has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by England leads to a try for Helena Rowland

Abby Dow sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Ellie Kildunne goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 England Women v Canada Women 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 23rd September 2023, 06:30am PDT 
  
 Sandy Park

Points Flow Chart

England Women win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

66%

Possession Last 10 min

34%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Allen

50 - 24

75'

Rowland

45 - 24

67'

Rowland

43 - 24

67'

Grant

59'

38 - 24

de Goede

57'

38 - 19

Tuttosi

56'

38 - 17

Rowland

38 - 12

55'

Kildunne

36 - 12

54'

Half Time

Rowland

31 - 12

30'

Packer

29 - 12

29'

Rowland

24 - 12

25'

Kildunne

22 - 12

24'

Beukeboom

18'

17 - 12

Carson

17 - 7

13'

de Goede

11'

12 - 7

Pelletier

10'

12 - 5

Packer

12 - 0

Rowland

7 - 0

Rowland

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

England Women

Canada Women

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Defence Profile

England Women

Canada Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

64%

3-6 secs

26%

21%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

England Red Roses vs Canada Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

England Red Roses face off against Canada Women in Women's Internationals Round 1 on Sat 23rd September 2023 at Sandy Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:30. In South Africa it’s at 15:30 SAST, 01:30 NZST in New Zealand, 23:30 AEST in Australia and 06:30 EST in the US.

England Red Roses won the last encounter but England Red Roses are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 places in the rankings with England Red Roses in position 1 and Canada Women in position 2, underlining just how tight this match could be.

England Red Roses vs Canada Women Squads

The official squads for England Red Roses vs Canada Women will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.