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Canada Confirms England Rematch Series: Toronto Oct. 16, Ottawa Oct. 23

Rugby Canada plans to turn World Cup buzz into new revenue by controlling home-match rights.

England's Hannah Botterman tackles Canada's Karen Paquin during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)
England's Natasha Hunt clears the ball during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)
Canada's Sophie de Goede, centre, defends the ball against England's players during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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Overview

  • Rugby Canada announced Monday that the national team will host England at Toronto’s BMO Field on Oct. 16 in a Women’s Rugby World Cup final rematch.
  • Officials have also confirmed a second home test on Oct. 23 at Ottawa’s TD Place as part of the Rugby Rematch Tour presented by Canadian Tire.
  • The October fixtures mark the start of Canada’s home program in World Rugby’s expanded WXV, an annual fall series that gives top teams regular test matches.
  • Rugby Canada retains the commercial rights to these home dates and has Canadian Tire as lead sponsor, aiming to convert last year’s surge in viewership into ticket, broadcast and partner income.
  • Canada’s fall also includes a Sept. 19 test against England in Exeter and away games with France and Scotland, as coach Kevin Rouet weighs lineup rotation and a late‑August camp to manage tight budgets against a Red Roses team on a 36-match win streak.