Canada Women

65 - 7

Full Time

Fiji Women

Canada Women vs Fiji Women

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alysha Corrigan bursts through to advance the Canada attack.

80'

McKinley Hunt comes on.

79'

Brittany Kassil comes off.

79'

Conversion

Alex Tessier has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Great forward play by Canada allows Karen Paquin to score the try.

76'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Kelerayani Luvu getting some game time.

72'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Salanieta Kinita being replaced.

72'

Julia Schell curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

72'

Try

What a kick! Julia Schell takes full advantage to score for Canada.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Julia Schell took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Justine Pelletier.

71'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Selai Naliva getting some game time.

70'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Bitila Tawake being replaced.

70'

Canada make a substitution with Brittany Kassil coming on.

69'

Canada make a substitution with McKinley Hunt coming off.

69'

Julia Schell curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Canada results in a try for Julia Schell

68'

That's a great try assist by Justine Pelletier.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Alysha Corrigan took full advantage.

67'

Red Card

Bulou Vasuturaga (Fiji) is shown the red card

67'

Canada make a substitution with Shoshanah Seumanutafa coming on.

65'

Canada make a substitution with Florence Symonds coming off.

65'

Canada sub Karen Paquin comes onto the field.

61'

Sophie de Goede departs for Canada.

61'

Sophie de Goede hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

61'

Try

Canada are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Julia Schell touching down.

60'

Spellbinding play by Justine Pelletier is finished off with a try.

60'

Maya Montiel comes on for Canada.

59'

DaLeaka Menin leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Julia Schell goes through the gap.

59'

Adi Salote Nailolo comes on for Fiji.

55'

Litiana Vueti leaves the field.

55'

Rachel Smith comes on for Canada.

55'

Gabby Senft leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Canada results in a try for Julia Schell.

54'

That's a great try assist by Alysha Corrigan.

53'

What a run here by Alysha Corrigan as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Alex Tessier.

53'

More power was needed in that conversion attempt by Sophie de Goede as it drops short.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Canada results in a try for Julia Schell.

52'

Florence Symonds sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Florence Symonds as they get over the gainline!

51'

Tyson Beukeboom comes on.

51'

Courtney O'Donnell comes off.

51'

Asinate Serevi comes on.

51'

Mereoni Nakesa comes off.

51'

Bulou Vasuturaga comes on.

50'

Loraini Senivutu comes off.

50'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

Slick passing by Canada leads to a try for Julia Schell.

49'

Julia Schell makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Taylor Perry sets up the try.

49'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Karalaini Naisewa getting some game time.

45'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Manuqalo Komaitai being replaced.

45'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Vika Matarugu getting some game time.

45'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Tiana Robanakadavu being replaced.

45'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Emily Tuttosi getting some game time.

45'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Gillian Boag being replaced.

45'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with McKinley Hunt getting some game time.

45'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Brittany Kassil being replaced.

45'

Nunia Daunimoala makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Canada make a substitution with Olivia Apps coming on.

44'

Canada make a substitution with Fancy Bermudez coming off.

44'

Conversion

Litiana Vueti adds the two points for Fiji.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Fiji leads to a try for Kolora Lomani.

42'

Alfreda Fisher played a key part in that try.

42'

Josivini Naihamu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fiji make a substitution with Kolora Lomani coming on.

40'

Fiji make a substitution with Ilisapeci Delaiwau coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Fiji has led to Mereoni Nakesa being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

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

29'

Try

Silky skills by Canada ends with a try for Alysha Corrigan.

28'

Trouble here as Alysha Corrigan breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Sophie de Goede is finished off with a try.

28'

Conversion

Sophie de Goede makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Caroline Crossley goes on their own for a try.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caroline Crossley bursts through to advance the Canada attack.

21'

Yellow Card

Taylor Perry (Canada) is shown a yellow card

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Florence Symonds took full advantage.

16'

Sophie de Goede has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

14'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Gillian Boag places the ball down for the try.

13'

Conversion

Sophie de Goede has kicked a conversion.

Try

Canada are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Sophie de Goede touching down.

That's a great try assist by Caroline Crossley.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Canada Women v Fiji Women 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 23rd August 2025, 09:30am PDT 
  
 LNER Community Stadium 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Aurelie Groizeleau

Points Flow Chart

Canada Women win +58

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tessier

65 - 7

77'

Paquin

63 - 7

76'

Schell

58 - 7

71'

Schell

53 - 7

68'

Vasuturaga

67'

48 - 7

Schell

48 - 7

60'

de Goede

43 - 7

54'

Schell

41 - 7

54'

Schell

36 - 7

52'

de Goede

31 - 7

50'

Schell

29 - 7

49'

Vueti

43'

24 - 7

Lomani

42'

24 - 5

Half Time

Corrigan

24 - 0

28'

de Goede

19 - 0

22'

Crossley

17 - 0

21'

Perry

12 - 0

17'

Boag

12 - 0

13'

de Goede

7 - 0

de Goede

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Canada Women

Fiji Women

More Less

Defence Profile

Canada Women

Fiji Women

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

86%

66%

3-6 secs

12%

24%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

64'

65'

66'

74'

Canada Women

Fiji Women

Canada Women vs Fiji Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Canada Women face off against Fiji Women in Women's Rugby World Cup Round 1 on Sat 23rd August 2025 at LNER Community Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer. In South Africa it’s at 18:30 SAST on SuperSport, 04:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:30 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 09:30 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

Canada Women won the last encounter but Canada Women are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Canada Women sits at 3 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Fiji Women holds 12.

The two sides are separated by 9 places in the rankings with Canada Women in position 3 and Fiji Women in position 12 as such Canada Women are favourites on paper.

Canada Women vs Fiji Women Squads

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