Photos by: Curtis Sindrey –
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
Canada delivered a historic performance in front of a record-breaking 18,621 home crowd at BMO Field, overcoming world number one England by a score of 24-21 to secure their first ever home-soil victory over the Red Roses and end the visitors’ 41-match unbeaten streak.
“I am just excited about the win, and I am proud of the girls tonight. It was a great game of rugby,” said Head Coach Kevin Rouet. “Beating England during the October window was our target but just after the game what I told them was as soon as you do it once, you want to do it twice. So that will be our focus next week.”
Friday’s match was the first of two matches against England for the Canadian women in Canada, with the next game being played in Ottawa on October 23 at TD Place. These matches will mark the first time the team plays on home soil since placing second at last year’s Rugby World Cup. The Rugby Rematch Tour, Tickets are available HERE.
FIRST HALF
The match opened with England applying sustained pressure, with Claudia Moloney McDonald appearing to have scored in the fifth minute. However, the try was overturned following a knock-on in-goal.
Canada responded with attacking intent, with an early break from Alysha Corrigan taking the hosts downfield. A slick lineout move brought Canada close to the try line, but England’s defence held firm.
The breakthrough came in the 16th minute when England struggled to exit their own 22. Quick hands out wide found Savannah Bauder, who crossed for the opening try of the match in her third appearance for Canada, sending the home crowd into celebration.
England continued to push forward, repeatedly working their way into Canadian territory and testing the hosts’ defensive resilience. The physical, back-and-forth contest saw Canada work tirelessly to contain England’s attacking threats while looking to build on their early lead.
Penalties proved costly for the hosts, however, as Laetitia Royer was shown a yellow card. England capitalized on the numerical advantage, with Feunati crossing for their first try after 30 minutes. Deep into the half, Zoe Harrison added another, using a show-and-go to break through and give England a 14–5 advantage at the break.
SECOND HALF
Canada came out firing in the second half. Corrigan kicked the ball down the right wing before regathering it and scoring a brilliant try which reignited the Toronto crowd, Sophie de Goede added the conversion to bring Canada within two points.
England responded through Sarah Bern to extend their lead, but Canada refused to back down. Gabby Senft sparked another attacking opportunity with a brilliant break, putting the hosts back on the front foot.
Canada continued to apply pressure near the try line, and Daleaka Menin powered over in the 64th minute to bring the home side back into contention. Shoshannah Seumanutafa then crossed for another crucial try in the dying minutes of the match.
With history within touching distance, Canada held their nerve in the closing stages, managing the final moments before Taylor Perry kicked the ball into touch to seal an unforgettable victory.
In front of a record-breaking crowd at BMO Field, Canada had overcome the world’s top-ranked side, securing their first-ever win over the Red Roses on home soil and bringing England’s remarkable 41-match unbeaten streak to an end.
CANADA SCORING SUMMARY
Tries: Savannah Bauder (16’), Alysha Corrigan (44’), Daleaka Menin (64’), Shoshanah Seumanutafa (78’)
Conversions: Sophie de Goede (44’, 65’)
A WORD FROM CAPTAIN SOPHIE DE GOEDE
“Hearing the crowd get behind us was genuinely a TSN turning point. We’re so fortunate to have matches like this at home and to have this support. We’ve just talked about the resilience that this team has shown over and over again whether it be as individuals in our training, going overseas to play, finding ways to connect with each other, in every facet off field we show resiliency and it’s got to translate on field and I think we showed that at the end, we showed real resiliency to get the win.”
UP NEXT FOR CANADA’S WOMEN’S RUGBY TEAM
Canada and England will meet again next week on October 23 in Ottawa. Kickoff is set for 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET. Tickets are available HERE and the match will be broadcast live on TSN and TSN Premium.
CANADA’S WOMEN’S RUGBY TEAM MATCH DAY ROSTER VS ENGLAND (Toronto)
1. Mikiela Nelson (Vancouver, BC) – Capilano RFC (14 caps)
2. Kiki Idowu (Toronto, ON) – Loughborough Lightning / UBC Thunderbirds / Toronto Scottish (6 caps)
3. DaLeaka Menin (Vulcan, AB) – Exeter Chiefs / Calgary Hornets (75 caps)
4. Sophie de Goede (Victoria, BC) – Saracens / Castaway Wanderers (46 caps)
5. Laetitia Royer (Loretteville, QC) – St-Anne-de-Bellevue / Concordia University (28 caps)
6. Rachel Smith (South Surrey, BC) – Loughborough Lightning / UBC Thunderbirds (10 caps)
7. Julia Omokhuale (Calgary, AB) – Saracens / Calgary Irish Rugby Club (12 caps)
8. Lizzie Gibson (Caledon, ON) – Queen’s University / Oakville Crusaders (5 caps)
9. Olivia Apps (Lindsay, ON) – Saracens / Lindsay RFC (28 caps)
10. Alexandra Tessier (Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, QC) – Exeter Chiefs / Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue (71 caps)
11. Asia Hogan-Rochester (Toronto, ON) – Toronto Nomads / Westshore RFC (14 caps)
12. Taylor Perry (Oakville, ON) – Oakville Crusaders (29 caps)
13. Florence Symonds (Vancouver, BC) – Loughborough Lightning / UBC Thunderbirds (21 caps)
14. Alysha Corrigan (Charlottetown, PEI) – Saracens / CRFC (26 caps)
15. Savannah Bauder (North Vancouver, BC) – UBC Thunderbirds / Capilano RFC (2 caps)
FINISHERS
16. Emily Tuttosi (Souris, MB) – Calgary Hornets (45 caps)
17. Brittany Kassil (Guelph, ON) – Ontario West / Guelph Goats (57 caps)
18. Brooke Rempel (Ariss, ON) – Loughborough Lightning / Ontario West / Brantford Harlequins (5 caps)
19. Fabiola Forteza (Quebec City, QC) – Stade Bordelais / Club de rugby de Québec (45 caps)
20. Pamphinette Buisa (Gatineau, QC) – Loughborough Lightning / Ottawa Irish (24 caps)
21. Gabrielle Senft (Regina, SK) – Stade Bordelais / Castaway Wanderers (46 caps)
22. Justine Pelletier (Rivière-du-Loup, QC) – Stade Bordelais / Club de rugby de Québec (49 caps)
23. Shoshanah Seumanutafa (White Rock, BC) – Counties Manukau (28 caps)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
TORONTO, ON. – Oct. 16 – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team takes on England’s Women’s Rugby Team at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on October 16, 2026. (Photo: Curtis Sindrey for Aesthetic Magazine)
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