Canada Smashes Fiji 65-7 In Women's Rugby World Cup
Canada Smashes Fiji 65-7 In Women's Rugby World Cup
Catch all the action from the Canada vs. Fiji Women's Rugby World Cup matchup with live updates and scores here on FloRugby.
The Women's Rugby World Cup saw four more exciting matchups Saturday following a grueling opening contest between the USA and England on Friday.
Australia, Samoa, Scotland, Wales, Canada, Fiji, France and Italy all hit the field to begin their World Cup campaigns in the group stage.
Canada entered the scene against Fiji as the No. 2-ranked team in the world, and the Canadians rightfully proved they belong at the top with a 65-7 win over Fiji.
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Julia Schell stole the show for Canada in the second half with six consecutive tries for a complete blowout.
Canada held Fiji scoreless in the first half, heading into halftime at a 24-0 advantage, and only allowed one try for Fiji at the beginning of the second half.
Canada finished with 11 tries on 151 carries, while Fiji was left with one try on 81 carries.
Schell carried the load with a game-high 16 carries and three line breaks.
The Women's Rugby World Cup continues Sunday with Ireland taking on Japan at 7 a.m. ET.
Below is a recap from the Canada vs. Fiji Women's Rugby World Cup match on Saturday:
Canada vs. Fiji Women's Rugby World Cup Live Updates, Scores
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Canada Wins! - 80'
Canada 65, Fiji 7
What a statement made by Canada, leaving Fiji scoreless in the first half and nearly doing it again in the second.
Canada surely has cemented itself as a potential World Cup finalist with this debut win.
Karen Paquin Scores The Next Try - 76'
Canada 65, Fiji 7
Canada increases the score to 65-7 within the final minutes, thanks to Karen Paquin.
The Canadians Reach A 50-Point Lead - 72'
Canada 58, Fiji 7
Canada has put this game away with eight minutes left to go, as Julia Schell captures her sixth consecutive try, but misses the conversion.
Julia Schell Can't Be Stopped - 68'
Canada 53, Fiji 7
Julia Schell is on a hot streak as she plants her fifth try of the game with the clock running down to 10 minutes left in the contest.
Julia Schell Seals Her Fourth Try - 60'
Canada 48, Fiji 7
Canada is righteously leaving Fiji in the dust, as Julia Schell secures her fourth try to give Canada just over a 40-point lead.
Hat Trick Gives Julia Schell Three Tries - 53'
Canada 43, Fiji 7
A stunning hat trick gives Julia Schell the ball once again, and she wastes no time scoring a try, her third in under five minutes.
Julia Schell Quickly Adds Another - 52'
Canada 36, Fiji 7
Soon after she scored, Julia Schell finds the corner for another try.
Canada Responds Thanks To Julia Schell - 49'
Canada 31, Fiji 7
Julia Schell slips into the try zone to add a score for the Canadians, complete with a conversion.
Fiji Cracks Open The Second Half - 42'
Canada 24, Fiji 7
Fiji takes advantage of an open field, and a final pass to Kolora Lomani allows her to get the first try for her team.
Halftime Stats
- Tries: Canada 4, Fiji 0
- Conversions: Canada 2, Fiji 0
- Carries: Canada 86, Fiji 33
- Line Breaks: Canada 0, Fiji 1
- Turnovers Lost: Canada 7, Fiji 4
- Turnovers Won: Canada 3, Fiji 3
- Most Carries: Sophie de Goede, Canada, 11
- Most Line Breaks: Mereoni Nakesa, Fiji, 1
- Most Tackles Completed: Manuqalo Komaitai, Fiji, 12
Whistle Blows For Halftime - 40'
Canada 24, Fiji 0
Both teams head into the dressing rooms. Canada leads with four tries over Fiji.
Crossley To Corrgian - 28'
Canada 24, Fiji 0
Heading down the field, Caroline Crossley finds space and sends the ball to Alysha Corrigan for the finish.
Caroline Crossley Adds Another For Canada - 21'
Canada 19, Fiji 0
Caroline Crossley takes the ball for herself and finds the try zone to leave Fiji scoreless still.
Gillian Boag Sends It Over The Line - 13'
Canada 12, Fiji 0
A driving push allows Gillian Boag to put the ball over the goal line for another score for Canada.
Canada Gets On The Board First - 5'
Canada 7, Fiji 0
Sophie de Goede dives into the try zone to set the Canadians up for success just five minutes in.
Time For Kickoff! - 0'
The debut matchup between Canada and Fiji is underway in York.
Updated Women's World Cup Scores
Canada vs. Fiji will be the final match of the day for Saturday's fixtures. See how everyone else fared before Canada and Fiji hit the stage.
Friday, Aug. 22
- England 69, USA 7
Saturday, Aug. 23
- Australia 73, Samoa 0
- Scotland 38, Wales 8
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Fiji Women's Rugby World Cup History
- Debut: vs. England, Oct. 8, 2022
- Appearances: 2021
- Record: 1-2
- Best Finish: Pool Stage, 2021
Canada Women's Rugby World Cup History
- Debut: vs. New Zealand, April 6, 1991
- Appearances: 1991, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2017, 2021
- Record: 25-2-18
- Best Finish: Runner-up, 2014
Fiji Women's Rugby Squad
- Loraini Senivutu
- Bitila Tawake
- Tiana Robanakadavu
- Jade Coates
- Mereoni Nakesa
- Nunia Delaimoala
- Alfreda Fisher Maria
- Manuqalo Komaitai
- Setaita Railumu
- Salanieta Kinita
- Repeka Adi Tove
- Josivini Tuikilakila
- Ema Adivitaloga
- Ilisapeci Delaiwau
- Litiana Vueti
Replacements: Selai Naliva, Bulou Vasuturaga, Vika Matarugu, Asinate Serevi, Karalaini Naisewa, Kolora Lomani, Kelerayani Luvu, Salote Nailolo
Canada Women's Rugby Squad
- Brittany Kassil
- Gillian Boag
- Olivia DeMerchant
- Sophie de Goede
- Courtney O'Donnell
- Caroline Crossley
- Fabiola Forteza
- Gabrielle Senft
- Justine Pelletier
- Taylor Perry
- Fancy Bermudez
- Alexandra Tessier
- Florence Symonds
- Alysha Corrigan
- Julia Schell
Replacements: Emily Tuttosi, McKinley Hunt, DaLeaka Menin, Tyson Beukeboom, Karen Paquin, Rachel Smith, Olivia Apps, Shoshanah Seumanutafa
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Rugby Women's World Cup Schedule And Fixtures
Friday, Aug. 22, 2025
- 2:30 PM ET, England vs. USA
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025
- 7 AM ET, Australia vs. Samoa
- 9:45 AM ET, Scotland vs. Wales
- 12:30 PM ET, Canada vs. Fiji
- 3:15 PM ET, France vs. Italy
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025
- 7 AM ET, Ireland vs. Japan
- 9:45 AM ET, South Africa vs. Brazil
- 12:30 PM ET, New Zealand vs. Spain
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025
- 7 AM ET, Canada vs. Wales
- 9:45 AM ET, Scotland vs. Fiji
- Noon ET, England vs. Samoa
- 2:30 PM ET, USA vs. Australia
Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
- 7 AM ET, Ireland vs. Spain
- 9 AM ET, New Zealand vs. Japan
- 10:30 AM ET, Italy vs. South Africa
- 11:45 AM ET, France vs. Brazil
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
- 7 AM ET, Canada vs. Scotland
- 8:30 AM ET, USA vs. Samoa
- 9:45 AM ET, Wales vs. Fiji
- Noon ET, England vs. Australia
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025
- 7 AM ET, Japan vs. Spain
- 9 AM ET, Italy vs. Brazil
- 9:45 AM ET, New Zealand vs. Ireland
- 11:45 AM ET, France vs. South Africa
Women's Rugby World Cup Pools
Pool A
- England
- Australia
- USA
- Samoa
Pool B
- Canada
- Scotland
- Wales
- Fiji
Pool C
- New Zealand
- Ireland
- Japan
- Spain
Pool D
- France
- Italy
- South Africa
- Brazil
Women's Rugby World Rankings
- England - 97.76
- Canada - 90.13
- New Zealand - 88.74
- France - 85.72
- Ireland - 78.81
- Australia - 76.31
- Italy - 76.06
- Scotland - 75.33
- Wales - 72.18
- USA - 72.05
- Japan - 68.83
- South Africa - 68.04
- Spain - 63.31
- Fiji - 59.98
- Samoa - 59.72
- Hong Kong China - 57.56
- Netherlands - 57.42
- Russia - 55.10
- Kazakhstan - 53.88
- Kenya - 50.68
- Sweden - 49.31
- Germany - 49.03
- Portugal - 48.12
- Belgium - 47.28
- Brazil - 45.96
- Tonga - 43.53
- China - 43.34
- Mexico - 43.20
- Uganda - 42.68
- Trinidad & Tobago - 42.43
- Madagascar - 42.34
- Croatia - 41.96
- Finland - 41.78
- Colombia - 41.68
- Andorra - 40.89
- Tunisia - 40.84
- Cameroon - 40.70
- Jamaica - 39.98
- Latvia - 39.94
- Romania - 39.86
- Czechia - 38.56
- Bulgaria - 36.23
- Norway - 35.89
- Papua New Guinea - 35.41
- Denmark - 34.68
- Singapore - 34.06
- Zambia - 33.95
- Guyana - 33.63
- Senegal - 33.16
- Zimbabwe - 32.71
- Bosnia & Herzegovina - 32.00
- India - 31.60
- Thailand - 30.35
- Cote D'Ivoire - 29.85
- Switzerland - 29.46
- Uzbekistan - 29.40
- Burkina Faso - 29.32
- Cayman Islands - 28.95
- Botswana - 27.30
- Philippines - 27.16
- Luxembourg - 26.83
- Namibia - 26.14
- Serbia - 25.79
- Barbados - 24.06
- St Vincent and the Grenadines - 22.71
- Bahamas - 21.67
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