Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team Dominates USA in 2024 Pacific Four Series Opener

Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team Dominates USA in Pacific Four Series Opener

April 28, 2024 (Los Angeles, USA) – Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team kicked off the 2024 Pacific Four Series in style with a commanding 50-7 victory over the USA at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, California on Sunday afternoon.

The Canadian team, led by captain Sophie de Goede, put on a dominant display, with de Goede scoring two tries in the second half to secure the win. The team showed resilience in the face of a physical USA side, with de Goede praising her teammates for their ability to weather the storm in the first half and then pick up the tempo in the second.

A last-minute lineup change saw Olivia Apps join the starting 15, making an impact on the field and contributing to the team’s success. The Canadian forwards were particularly impressive, using their strength and skill to push deep into the USA’s territory and set up scoring opportunities.

Fly-half Claire Gallagher and lock Laetitia Royer also made significant contributions to the team’s victory, with Gallagher scoring two tries and Royer slicing through the USA defense for a memorable try of her own.

The win sets Canada up for a strong start to the Pacific Four Series, with upcoming matches against Australia and the reigning Rugby World Cup champions, the New Zealand Black Ferns. Canadian rugby fans can catch the encore broadcast of the match against the USA on TSN2, with all Pacific Four Series matches streamed live on TSN+.

Canada’s next challenge will be against Australia on May 11 in Sydney, followed by a showdown with the New Zealand Black Ferns in Christchurch on May 18. The team is looking to build on their impressive performance and continue their winning streak in the series.