The Canada women's national rugby union team represents Canada in international rugby union competitions. They are overseen by Rugby Canada, the governing body of rugby union in Canada.
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History
The Canadian women's program began to develop in the 1980s with the first match being played in 1987 in Victoria, British Columbia against another international rugby start-up, the United States. It was the first women's international test match that was played outside of Europe.
In 1991, Canada competed in the inaugural Women's Rugby World Cup in Wales. The team finished in fifth place after defeating Spain 19–4 in the Plate final. Canada has appeared in every World Cup since 1991.
Canada were finalists at the 2014 Rugby World Cup. They were drawn in the same pool with eventual winners, England. They had a 13 all draw during the pool stage before meeting in the final, Canada lost 21–9 and were runners-up.
In 2022, Canada finished fourth after losing to France in the third place final at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup.
Competitive record
Women's Rugby World Cup
Champions Runners-up Third place Tournament played fully or partially on home soil
Head-to-head record
Overall
(Full internationals only; Correct as of 12 September 2026)
Players
Current squad
On 24 July 2025, Kévin Rouet announced Canada's 32-player squad for the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
1 On 15 August 2025, Pamphinette Buisa was ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining an injury in a warm-up match against Ireland. She was replaced by Julia Omokhuale.
Note: The age and number of caps listed for each player is as of 22 August 2025, the first day of the tournament.
Notable players
Heather Moyse is the first Canadian woman to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016. She has represented Canada in rugby, cycling and bobsleigh; She won two gold medals at the Winter Olympics in 2010 and 2014. She has made 22 international appearances for Canada in 15s and has been to two Women's Rugby World Cups in 2006 and 2010. She also helped Canada finish in second place at the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Russia.
Award winners
The following Canada players have been recognised at the World Rugby Awards since 2001:
Honours
Women's Rugby World Cup
Runners-up (2): 2014, 2025
WXV 1
Runners-up (1): 2023
Pacific Four Series
Champions (2): 2021, 2024
Runners-up (3): 2022, 2023, 2025
Women's Super Series
Champions (1): 2016
Women's Nations Cup
Champions (1): 2013
Runners-up (2): 2008, 2011
Attendance
The highest attended matches played in Canada.