Canada U21 squad named for 'valuable' Ireland and England tour

Rugby Canada have announced a 30-player Under-21s women squad that will tour Ireland and England this March.

Canada will play Ireland on Sunday 15 March before travelling to London, where they will be hosted by the British Army on Friday 20 March and finish their tour with a clash against England on Wednesday 25 March.

“These tours and the program overall are a very important part of the pathway to our women’s national team,” Kevin Rouet, Head Coach of Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team, said.

“It provides great opportunities for the next generation of women’s rugby players in Canada to gain valuable experience at the international level to test themselves against some of the best up-and-coming talent from around the world.”

Each player selected for the tour have gained university playing experience in U SPORTS competition, with 26 of the group having competed in the 2025 U SPORTS Women’s National Rugby Championship.

“The selection process for this year’s U21 women’s team included four regional camps held in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and the Atlantic, as well as players’ performance in provincial U19 competition, regional games and U SPORTS,” Dean Murten, Head Coach of Canada’s U21 Women’s Rugby Team, said.

“This is an exciting group of up-and-coming players that our experienced coaching staff is looking forward to working with in Ireland and England.”

Canada U21 Women’s touring squad of Ireland and England

Adelaide Holmes
Adia Pye
Anya Prokopich
Brooke Roddham
Brooke Rempel
Brynn Jenkins
Camille Arvin-Bérod
Drew Spencer
Faith Tilley
Ivy Poetker
Jesse Knaggs
Kaitlin Tetteh-Wayoe
Kyleigh Chandran
Kiki Idowu
Lana Dueck
Madison Minnis
Maia Swemmer
Mya Koleba
Nayka, Goudreau
Olivia Newsome
Olivia Dibua
Penelope Anderson
Sandrine Faucher
ShonDreya Smardon
Sierra Hasse
Sophie McDonald
Steph Douglas
Sydney, Woodcock
Tatum Lougheed
Tia Jordo

Coaching staff

Dean Murten (Head Coach)
Dan Valley (Attack Coach)
François Vachon-Marceau (Forwards Coach)