Ireland Women

26 - 47

Full Time

Canada Women

Canada Women vs Ireland Women

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Sophie de Goede has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

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

78'

Spellbinding play by Olivia Apps is finished off with a try.

78'

Yellow Card

Stacey Flood (Ireland) is shown a yellow card

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Claire Gallagher bursts through to advance the Canada attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shoshanah Seumanutafa bursts through to advance the Canada attack.

76'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Sadhbh McGrath getting some game time.

71'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Linda Djougang being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Dannah O'Brien has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Ireland results in a try for Beibhinn Parsons

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Beibhinn Parsons took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Stacey Flood.

70'

Canada make a substitution with Sarah-Maude Lachance coming on.

67'

Canada make a substitution with Florence Symonds coming off.

67'

Ireland make a substitution with Eimear Corri-Fallon coming on.

65'

Ireland make a substitution with Ruth Campbell coming off.

65'

Ireland make a substitution with Emily Lane coming on.

65'

Ireland make a substitution with Aoibheann Reilly coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Ireland supporters go wild as Dannah O'Brien successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

A stunning solo try from Anna McGann

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Anna McGann goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Claire Boles is finished off with a try.

61'

Courtney O'Donnell comes on for Canada.

59'

Pamphinette Buisa leaves the field.

59'

Dannah O'Brien hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Ireland results in a try for Anna McGann.

58'

What a run here by Anna McGann as they get over the gainline!

58'

Stacey Flood played a key part in that try.

58'

Olivia Apps comes on for Canada.

56'

Justine Pelletier leaves the field.

56'

Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald comes on for Ireland.

55'

Neve Jones leaves the field.

55'

Ellena Perry comes on for Ireland.

55'

Niamh O'Dowd leaves the field.

55'

Claire Boles comes on for Ireland.

55'

Brittany Hogan leaves the field.

55'

Pamphinette Buisa comes on for Canada.

55'

Karen Paquin leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

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

55'

Try

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

54'

What a run here by Julia Schell as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Alysha Corrigan.

54'

Eve Higgins comes on.

51'

Enya Breen comes off.

51'

Brittany Kassil comes on.

51'

McKinley Hunt comes off.

51'

Emily Tuttosi comes on.

51'

Gillian Boag comes off.

51'

What a run here by Paige Farries as they get over the gainline!

51'

Shoshanah Seumanutafa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Ireland make a substitution with Sam Monaghan coming on.

40'

Ireland make a substitution with Ivana Kiripati coming off.

40'

Canada make a substitution with Olivia DeMerchant coming on.

40'

Canada make a substitution with DaLeaka Menin coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Sophie de Goede adds the two points for Canada.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Canada is finished off by Paige Farries, as they goes over for the try.

40'

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

40'

Julia Schell played a key part in that try.

40'

Ireland sub Ivana Kiripati comes onto the field.

39'

Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald departs for Ireland.

39'

Fabulous play by Canada has led to Justine Pelletier being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Sophie de Goede will have to re-adjust the radar.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as DaLeaka Menin scores from close range.

32'

Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald comes on for Ireland.

30'

Ivana Kiripati leaves the field.

30'

Paige Farries comes on.

29'

Olivia DeMerchant comes off.

29'

Yellow Card

Neve Jones (Ireland) is shown a yellow card

28'

Olivia DeMerchant comes on.

26'

Paige Farries comes off.

26'

Conversion

Sophie de Goede makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Florence Symonds goes on their own for a try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Florence Symonds bursts through to advance the Canada attack.

24'

Claire Gallagher played a key part in that try.

24'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Shoshanah Seumanutafa getting some game time.

23'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Alex Tessier being replaced.

23'

Conversion

Dannah O'Brien makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Ireland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Beibhinn Parsons picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Beibhinn Parsons bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

19'

Yellow Card

DaLeaka Menin (Canada) is shown a yellow card

17'

Conversion

Sophie de Goede converts the try.

13'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Justine Pelletier leads to a try for Canada

13'

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

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Anna McGann took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Sophie de Goede converts the try.

10'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Florence Symonds leads to a try for Canada

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

Alex Tessier played a key part in that try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ireland Women v Canada Women 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 9th August 2025, 06:00am CDT 
  
 Affidea Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Aurelie Groizeleau

Points Flow Chart

Canada Women win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

90%

34%

Possession Last 10 min

66%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

de Goede

79'

26 - 47

de Goede

78'

26 - 45

Flood

26 - 40

78'

O'Brien

26 - 40

71'

Parsons

24 - 40

70'

O'Brien

19 - 40

62'

McGann

17 - 40

61'

McGann

12 - 40

58'

de Goede

55'

7 - 40

Schell

54'

7 - 38

Half Time

de Goede

41'

7 - 33

Farries

40'

7 - 31

Menin

32'

7 - 26

Jones

7 - 21

28'

de Goede

24'

7 - 21

Symonds

24'

7 - 19

O'Brien

7 - 14

20'

Parsons

5 - 14

19'

Menin

17'

0 - 14

de Goede

13'

0 - 14

Pelletier

13'

0 - 12

de Goede

10'

0 - 7

Symonds

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland Women

Canada Women

More Less

Defence Profile

Ireland Women

Canada Women

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

81%

91%

3-6 secs

15%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

104

Ireland Women vs Canada Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland Women face off against Canada Women in Women's Internationals Round 3 on Sat 9th August 2025 at Affidea Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:00 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, BBC. In South Africa it’s at 13:00 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 23:00 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 21:00 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 06:00 EST on RugbyPass TV 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 the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the rankings with Canada Women in position 2 and Ireland Women in position 5, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ireland Women vs Canada Women Squads

The official squads for Ireland Women 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.