The road to the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup is open as teams from around the globe are preparing all summer for the tournament that starts on Aug. 22.
And that include the Black Ferns of New Zealand and Rugby Canada.
The No. 2 team in the world, Canada, and the No. 3 team, the Black Ferns of New Zealand, are both among the favorites to win it all when they get to the UK, which is home to the No. 1 team in the world, England.
The Black Ferns, which saw its Women’s Rugby 7 team win gold at the 2024 Olympics, has a tough back-to-back slate of matches with Canada at 11:25 p.m. Today in Christchurch, New Zealand and the United States at 11:25 p.m. on May 23.
Both matches are streaming live on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
The Black Ferns are coming off a 38-12 win over rival Australia on May 10 that started their international season. Canada, meanwhile, beat USA in Kansas City 26-14 on May 2 to start the summer season.
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Half Time In Christchurch. It’s all Tied UpNew Zealand 12, Canada 12, Half
What a half of rugby as the No. 3 team in the country, New Zealand and No. 2 Canada have slugged it out. Both teams scored tried in the first 15 minutes and the final 10.
What’s going to happen in the second half? Keep following along.
Rugby Canada TIES IT UP In 39th MinuteNew Zealand 12, Canada 12, 39′
Canada’s defense in the last 10 minutes of the half leads to a terrific offensive attack as Canada tied it just before halftime. Canada couldn’t convert the kick. Asia Hogan-Rochester scored the try.
Rugby Canada Forces TurnoverNew Zealand 12, Canada 7, 37′
New Zealand turned down a chance to kick a penalty in favor of going for a try and Canada forced a turnover to stop the Black Fern momentum.
Black Ferns Threatening AgainNew Zealand 12, Canada 7, 35′
New Zealand is deep in Canadian territory looking to add another try before halftime.
New Zealand Black Ferns Take Lead Before HalfNew Zealand 12, Canada 7, 32′
Ayesha Leti-I’iga scored in the 32nd minute to give New Zealand the lead after a 20 minute period of intense rugby. Ruahei Demant couldn’t convert the kick.
No. 2 vs. No.3 Living Up To HypeNew Zealand 7, Canada 7, 24′
A high-tempo match has broken out in Christchurch in the first 20 minutes as both squads have traded tries and moved the ball up and down the field.
Rugby Canada Wastes No Time! Answers Black FernsNew Zealand 7, Canada 7, 13′
Canada is on the scoreboard as DaLeaka Menin bulled her way for the try in the 12th minute. Canada’s Julia Schell converted the pick.
Black Ferns’ Braxton Sorensen-McGee Puts New Zealand On The BoardNew Zealand 7, Canada 0, 4′
Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored the first try of the game against Canada 4:35 into the match. Ruahei Demant converted the kick.
And We’re Off: Black Ferns 0, Canada 0
The first minute is here!
Canada Rugby Looking For Second Win
Canada is just 1-17 all-time against New Zealand, the six-time Women’s Rugby World Cup winners.
Black Ferns Kickoff Time Is Moments Away
The No. 3-ranked Black Ferns and the No. 2 Canadian women’s rugby team are ready for their Women’s Rugby World Cup preview match! Follow the action live or subscribe to watch in the United States!
Black Ferns Lineup
- Chryss Viliko
- Georgia Ponsonby
- Amy Rule
- Alana Bremner
- Maiakawanakaulani Roos
- Layla Sae
- Kennedy Tukuafu
- Liana Mikaele-Tu’u
- Maia Joseph
- Ruahei Demant
- Ayesha Leti-I’iga
- Sylvia Brunt
- Amy du Plessis
- Portia Woodman-Wickliffe
- Braxton Sorenson-McGee
Substitutes: 16. Atlanta Lolohea, 17. Kate Henwood, 18. Tanya Kalounivale, 19. Maama Vaipulu, 20. Kaipo Olsen-Baker, 21. Iritana Hohaia, 22. Hannah King, 23. Mererangi Paul
Canada Women’s Lineup
- Brittany Kassil
- Emily Tuttosi
- DaLeaka Menin
- Courtney O’Donnell
- Laetitia Royer
- Fabiola Forteza
- Karen Paquin
- Gabby Senft
- Justine Pelletier
- Claire Gallagher
- Alysha Corrigan
- Alex Tessier
- Florence Symonds
- Asia Hogan-Rochester
- Julia Schell
Substitutes: 16. Gillian Boag, 17. McKinley Hunt, 18. Rori Wood, 19. Tyson Beukeboom, 20. Caroline Crossley, 21. Olivia Apps, 22. Shoshanah Seumanutafa, 23. Fancy Bermudez
When Is the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025?
The first match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup is Aug. 22 in Sunderland. Canada begins the World Cup on Aug. 23 against Fiji in York, while the Black Ferns open the Women’s Rugby World Cup against Spain on Aug. 24.
The new Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy is looking good… 😎#RWC2025 | #ThisEnergyNeverStops https://t.co/txDWgWb3eJ
— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) May 14, 2025
World Rugby Women’s Rankings
- England – 97.56
- Canada – 89.31
- New Zealand – 89.01
- France – 85.92
- Ireland – 78.78
- Australia – 77.73
- Scotland – 76.56
- Italy – 75.23
- USA – 72.20
- Wales – 70.81
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Groups
Pool A
Pool B
Pool C
- New Zealand
- Ireland
- Japan
- Spain
Pool D
- France
- Italy
- South Africa
- Brazil
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Black Ferns Vs. Canada Start Time
New Zealand Black Ferns vs. Canada begins at 11:35 p.m. ET on May 17.
Revenge Game For Black Ferns
Canada stunned new Zealand last year. Can Canada do it again?
Will lightning strike twice? ⚡️
Last year @RugbyCanada beat the @BlackFerns for the first time ever, will history repeat itself tomorrow?#NZLvCAN | #PacificFourSeries | #PAC4 pic.twitter.com/JIOKU5fvfa
— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) May 16, 2025
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