32 player squad named for Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s November tour to Romania

Thirty-two player squad named for Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s November tour to Romania

October 22, 2024 (Langford, BC) – Thirty-two players have been named to Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team by Head Coach Kingsley Jones for the program’s upcoming tour to Bucharest, Romania.

Canada will play Chile on November 9 and Romania on November 16 for the team’s final international test matches of 2024, as the squad continues to build towards next year’s Rugby World Cup qualification.

This tour to Romania comes on the heels of the reimagined Pacific Nations Cup, which saw Canada take on Japan, the United States and Tonga. Canada most recently played Romania earlier this year, in one of two test matches on home soil in Ottawa in July, beating Romania 35-22. The last time Canada played Chile was in two Rugby World Cup qualification matches in 2021, with each team taking one win in the two-match series.

“We have an opportunity this fall to continue to test ourselves and build as a group, facing two quality opponents,” said Kingsley Jones. “As with our squads that competed in Ottawa and at the Pacific Nations Cup, our aim is to develop our depth and have consistency going in 2025. In addition to the experienced leadership on our squad, there are a number of young promising players who will gain more valuable exposure to an international training and competition environment.”

Captained by Lucas Rumball, 25 players return from Canada’s Pacific Nations Cup roster, including Kaden Duguid and Tyler Matchem, who earned their first caps for Canada against Japan and Tonga respectively.

Four players will be looking to earn their first caps for Canada in Romania: current Pacific Pride Development Academy players Jesse Kilgour, Noah Flesch and Rhys James, and Pacific Pride graduate Sam Miller, all of whom were part of Canada’s pre-tournament Pacific Nations Cup training environment.

RFC LA’s Matt Heaton returns to Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team for the first time since 2021, bringing Rugby World Cup experience.

Mitch Richardson is back after missing the Pacific Nations Cup due to injury, with Josh Thiel returning to the squad for the first time since Canada’s 2023 fall tour to Spain.

A number of players are unavailable for the tour due to university commitments, including Matthew Klimchuk (Meiji University – Japan) and Talon and Takoda McMullin (University of British Columbia). The Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship will take place while Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team is in Romania, with the top Canadian university men’s rugby teams competing in Ottawa over November 13 to 17.

 

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM SCHEDULE

Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team vs Chile
November 9, 2024
3:00am PT / 6:00am ET / 1:00pm local time
Bucharest, Romania
Tickets can be purchased here
Broadcast details to be announced

Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team vs Romania
November 16, 2024
8:00am PT / 11:00am ET / 6:00pm local time
Bucharest, Romania
Tickets can be purchased here
Broadcast details to be announced

 

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM ROMANIA TOUR SQUAD

FORWARDS
Andrew Quattrin (Holland Landing, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / New England Free Jacks
Calixto Martinez (White Rock, BC) – Earl Marriott Secondary / Bayside RFC / University of British Columbia / Old Glory DC
Callum Botchar (Vancouver, BC) – NOLA Gold
Cole Keith (Apohaqui, NB) – Belleisle Rovers RFC / New England Free Jacks
Conor Young (Yamba, AUS) – Southern Districts Rugby Club / RFC LA
Dewald Kotze (Edmonton, AB) – Strathcona Druids RFC
Ethan Fryer (Seattle, USA) – New England Free Jacks
Izzak Kelly (White Rock, BC) – Bayside RFC / University of British Columbia / Capilano RFC
James Stockwood (Bowmanville, ON) – Vikings RFC / Pacific Pride
Jesse Mackail (Palmerston North, NZL) – UBCOB Ravens / Pacific Pride
Kaden Duguid (Edmonton, AB) – Nor’Westers Athletic Association / Vancouver Highlanders
Lucas Rumball (Scarborough, ON) – Balmy Beach RFC / Chicago Hounds
Mason Flesch (Cobourg, ON) – Cobourg Saxons RFC / Chicago Hounds
Matt Heaton (Godmanchester, QC) – RFC LA
Matthew Oworu (Calgary, AB) – Pacific Pride
Sam Miller (Mount Denson, NS) – Valley Rugby Union / Pacific Pride
Siôn Parry (Cardiff, WAL) – Rhiwbina RFC / Ebbw Vale RFC
Tyler Matchem (Pictou County, NS) – Pacific Pride / Pictou County RFC

BACKS
Andrew Coe (Markham, ON) – RFC LA
Ben LeSage (Calgary, AB) – Calgary Canucks / New England Free Jacks
Brock Gallagher (Edmonton, AB) – Strathcona Druids RFC
Cooper Coats (Halifax, NS) – Halifax Tars
Jason Higgins (Cork, IRE) – Chicago Hounds
Jesse Kilgour (Barrie, ON) – Barrie RFC / Pacific Pride
Josh Thiel (Victoria, BC) – James Bay AA  / Abbotsford RFC
Josiah Morra (Toronto, ON) – Castaway Wanderers / Toronto Saracens
Mark Balaski (Castlebar, IRE) – Castlebar RFC / Pacific Pride
Mitch Richardson (Stoney Creek, ON) – McMaster University
Nic Benn (Caves Beach, AUS) – Unaffiliated
Noah Flesch (Cobourg, ON) – Cobourg Saxons / Pacific Pride
Peter Nelson (Dungannon, NIR) – Dungannon RFC
Rhys James (Kelowna, BC) – UBC Okanagan Heat / Pacific Pride

Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team’s Match Day Roster Selected for WXV 1 Finale Against England

Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team’s Match Day Roster Selected for WXV 1 Finale Against England

Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team’s match day roster for the winner-takes-all WXV 1 finale against England has been announced by Head Coach Kevin Rouet, as the top two teams in the world prepare to contend for the tournament title on Saturday.

The third and final game of Canada’s WXV 1 campaign goes on October 12 at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, BC, with kick-off scheduled for 7:00pm local time (10:00pm ET).

“Coming into the tournament we wanted to be in this position, with two wins after two games using a wider group of players from the squad, and a chance to beat England to win WXV,” said Rouet. “England have shown why they are the best team in the world but we know that if we are at our best on both offence and defence we are a team that can beat them.”

Laetitia Royer, who scored two tries in Canada’s WXV 1 opener against France and was named Player of the Match, comes back into the starting 15 to face England.

Asia Hogan-Rochester, who scored off the bench in their first international cap against France two weeks ago, will hit another milestone with their first ever start for Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team when they take to the field on Saturday.

Prop McKinley Hunt will start her first game since Canada’s historic Pacific Four Series win in Christchurch in May against the New Zealand Black Ferns after starting on the bench in Canada’s first two matches of WXV 1. Pamphinette Buisa and DeLeaka Menin both rejoin the starting roster after sitting out against Ireland.

“It’s going to be an exciting game, number one versus number two in the world. It’s a long way to the Rugby World Cup but this is a great chance to measure ourselves and see the progress the squad has made.”

Tickets for the final matches of WXV 1 can be purchased HERE. Tickets are purchased as single day passes, with each ticket providing fans access for a full match day. This means purchasers can attend multiple games using a single ticket on October 12. Fans will be able to exit and re-enter the stadiums in accordance with regulations.

Additional questions regarding ticket purchases can be directed to tickets@rugby.ca.

Canada’s game against England will be broadcast on Saturday October 12 on TSN1 / TSN5 and livestreamed on TSN+ at 7:00pm PT/10:00pm ET.

More information on WXV can be found HERE.

Media accreditation applications are currently being accepted HERE. Questions regarding media accreditation can be directed to media@rugby.ca

Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team Match Day Roster vs England

  1. McKinley Hunt (King City, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Saracens
  2. Emily Tuttosi (Souris, MB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs 
  3. DaLeaka Menin (Vulcan, AB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs 
  4. Courtney Holtkamp (Rimbey, AB) – Red Deer Titans Rugby 
  5. Laetitia Royer (Loretteville, QC) – St-Anne-de-Bellevue / Concordia Univeristy / ASM Romagnat
  6. Pamphinette Buisa (Gatineau, QC) – Ottawa Irish
  7. Fabiola Forteza (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais
  8. Gabrielle Senft (Regina, SK) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens
  9. Justine Pelletier (Rivière-du-Loup, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais
  10. Claire Gallagher (Caledon, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Leicester Tigers
  11. Paige Farries (Red Deer, AB) – Saracens 
  12. Alexandra Tessier (Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, QC) – Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC / Exeter Chiefs
  13. Shoshanah Seumanutafa (White Rock, BC) – Counties Manukau
  14. Asia Hogan-Rochester (Toronto, ON) – Toronto Nomads
  15. Julia Schell (Uxbridge, ON) – Guelph Goats / Castaway Wanderers / Ealing Trailfinders

FINISHERS 

  1. Sara Cline (Edmonton, AB) – Leprechaun Tigers
  2. Brittany Kassil (Guelph, ON) – Guelph Goats
  3. Alexandria Ellis (Ottawa, ON) – Barrhaven Scottish / Stade Villeneuvois LM
  4. Tyson Beukeboom (Uxbridge, ON) – Cowichan Piggies / Aurora Barbarians / Ealing Trailfinders
  5. Julia Omokhuale (Calgary, AB) – Calgary Irish Rugby Club / Leicester Tigers 
  6. Olivia Apps (Lindsay, ON) – Lindsay RFC
  7. Alysha Corrigan (Charlottetown, PEI) – CRFC / Saracens
  8. Fancy Bermudez (Edmonton, AB) – NWAA / Westshore RFC / Saracens 

Match Day Roster Announced for Canada’s Second WXV 1 Game Against Ireland

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Match Day Roster Announced for Canada’s Second WXV 1 Game Against Ireland

Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team’s Head Coach Kevin Rouet has announced the match day roster for Canada’s second match of WXV 1 against Ireland on October 5 at Willoughby Stadium at the Langley Events Centre, with kick-off scheduled for 3:45pm local time in Langley, BC (6:45pm ET).

“It was great to start off WXV 1 with a win last week against a top four team in the world [France] but the squad quickly shifted their focus to be ready for what will be a tough game against Ireland this weekend,” said Rouet. “Ireland will challenge us but even with a short week to prepare the team has looked sharp throughout training. I am excited to see what they will do out on the pitch this Saturday.”

After breaking the all-time Canadian women’s cap record in May with her 68th cap, Tyson Beukeboom will hit another significant milestone on Saturday against Ireland with her 70th.

Former UBC Thunderbird front row Rori Wood from Sooke, BC is set to earn her first international cap for Canada when she comes off the bench on Saturday. Caroline Crossley has earned her first start, having entered Canada’s match against France last weekend in the second half for her first cap. Alex Ellis, Courtney Holtkamp and Alysha Corrigan also move into the starting lineup this weekend.

Taylor Perry, starting at fullback, and Julia Omokhuale, who will begin the game on the bench, are both set to see their first game action of the tournament.

Rouet added: “We made some adjustments to the team after France because it is important that we continue to build depth in our squad. The Rugby World Cup will be a long journey and if we want to accomplish our ultimate goal, we will need a squad full of experienced and talented players. It will take more than just a group of 23 players.”

Tickets for WXV 1 can be purchased HERE. Tickets are purchased as single day passes, with each ticket providing fans access for a full match day. This means purchasers can attend multiple games using a single ticket on October 5 and October 12. Fans will be able to exit and re-enter the stadiums in accordance with regulations.

Additional questions regarding ticket purchases can be directed to tickets@rugby.ca.

All of Canada’s WXV 1 games will be available on TSN and TSN+. On Saturday October 5, Canada’s game against Ireland will be broadcast on TSN3 and livestreamed on TSN+ at 3:45pm PT/6:45pm ET.

More information on WXV can be found HERE.

Media accreditation applications are currently being accepted HERE. Questions regarding media accreditation can be directed to media@rugby.ca

Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team Match Day Roster vs Ireland

1. Brittany Kassil (Guelph, ON) – Guelph Goats

2. Emily Tuttosi (Souris, MB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs 

3. Alexandria Ellis (Ottawa, ON) – Barrhaven Scottish / Stade Français Paris

4. Tyson Beukeboom (Uxbridge, ON) – Cowichan Piggies / Aurora Barbarians / Ealing Trailfinders

5. Courtney Holtkamp (Rimbey, AB) – Red Deer Titans Rugby 

6. Pamphinette Buisa (Gatineau, QC) – Ottawa Irish

7. Caroline Crossley (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers

8. Gabrielle Senft (Regina, SK) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens

9. Justine Pelletier (Rivière-du-Loup, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais

10. Claire Gallagher (Caledon, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Leicester Tigers

11. Alysha Corrigan (Charlottetown, PEI) – CRFC / Saracens

12. Alexandra Tessier (Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, QC) – Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC / Exeter Chiefs

13. Shoshanah Seumanutafa (White Rock, BC) – Counties Manukau

14. Fancy Bermudez (Edmonton, AB) – NWAA / Westshore RFC / Saracens 

15. Taylor Perry (Oakville, ON) – Oakville Crusaders / Exeter Chiefs

FINISHERS 

16. Sara Cline (Edmonton, AB) – Leprechaun Tigers 

17. McKinley Hunt (King City, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Saracens

18. Rori Wood (Sooke, BC) – College Rifles RFC

19. Laetitia Royer (Loretteville, QC) – St-Anne-de-Bellevue / Concordia Univeristy / ASM Romagnat

20. Fabiola Forteza (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais

21. Julia Omokhuale (Calgary, AB) – Calgary Irish Rugby Club / Leicester Tigers 

22. Olivia Apps (Lindsay, ON) – Lindsay RFC

23. Julia Schell (Uxbridge, ON) – Guelph Goats / Castaway Wanderers / Ealing Trailfinders

30 players selected to Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team for WXV 1 in Vancouver 

 

30 players selected to Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team for WXV 1 in Vancouver

September 19, 2024 (Langford, BC) – Kevin Rouet, Head Coach of Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team, has selected the 30 player squad to represent Canada on home soil for WXV 1 this September and October in Vancouver. Tickets can be purchased HERE.

Canada is competing in the top tier of WXV (WXV1), which includes the top three teams from the Women’s Six Nations (England, France, Ireland) and the top three teams from the Pacific Four Series (Canada, New Zealand, USA).

“Our preparation time was short but efficient. This will be a strong team,” said Rouet. “All the players have worked very hard for the last couple of weeks to prepare for WXV and we are excited for these next three matches and for the chance to play on home soil here in Vancouver against the best rugby teams in the world. France, Ireland and England will each challenge us in different ways but it’s another opportunity to test ourselves and another step in our journey to the Rugby World Cup next year.”

The team will be captained by Canada’s all-time women’s cap leader, Tyson Beukeboom, who earned her record-breaking 68th international cap in Canada’s history-making win against New Zealand in May. 23 players selected for WXV 1 were part of the team that won the 2024 Pacific Four Series earlier this year.

Rori Wood, Caroline Crossley and Asia Hogan-Rochester will each look to earn their first cap for Canada. Wood recently spent five seasons with the University of British Columbia while Hogan-Rochester and Crossley won an Olympic silver medal at Paris 2024 alongside fellow WXV teammates Fancy Bermudez, Olivia Apps, Alysha Corrigan and Taylor Perry.

Karen Paquin, who has 38 caps for Canada and silver medal from the 2014 Rugby World Cup, returns to the team for the first time since the 2021 Rugby World Cup, while Sara Kaljuvee looks to make her first appearance since Canada’s 2023 Pacific Four Series match against Australia.

Canada will open the tournament versus France at BC Place in Vancouver, with kick-off scheduled for 3:45pm PT / 6:45pm ET on Sunday September 29. Canada has won two of their last three matches against the French including at the inaugural WXV 1 tournament hosted in New Zealand last year when a 66th-minute try from Fancy Bermudez clinched a 29-20 win in the last round of WXV 1 to leapfrog Australia into second place of the final standings.

More information on WXV can be found HERE.

Canadians will be able to watch all three WXV 1 matches featuring Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team on TSN. Further details will be announced soon.

Tickets for WXV 1 can be purchased HERE. Tickets are purchased as single day passes, with each ticket providing fans access for a full match day. This means purchasers can attend multiple games using a single ticket on September 29, October 5 and October 12. Fans will be able to exit and re-enter the stadiums in accordance with regulations – details will be shared with ticket buyers shortly.

Additional questions regarding ticket purchases can be directed to tickets@rugby.ca. For more information on suites, please contact suites@rugby.ca.

Media accreditation applications are currently being accepted HERE. Questions regarding media accreditation can be directed to media@rugby.ca

 

2024 WXV 1 SCHEDULE 

Canada vs France

Sunday September 29, 2024 at 3:45pm PT

BC Place Stadium – Vancouver, BC

Canada vs Ireland

Saturday October 5, 2024 at 3:45pm PT

Willoughby Stadium at Langley Events Centre – Langley, BC

Canada vs England

Saturday October 12, 2024 at 7:00pm PT

BC Place Stadium – Vancouver, BC

Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team WXV 1 Squad

 

FORWARDS 
Alexandria Ellis (Ottawa, ON) – Barrhaven Scottish / Stade Français Paris

Brittany Kassil (Guelph, ON) – Guelph Goats

Caroline Crossley (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers

Courtney Holtkamp (Rimbey, AB) – Red Deer Titans Rugby

DaLeaka Menin (Vulcan, AB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs   

Emily Tuttosi (Souris, MB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs

Fabiola Forteza (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais

Gabrielle Senft (Regina, SK) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens

Gillian Boag (Calgary, AB) – Capilano RFC / Gloucester-Hartpury 

Julia Omokhuale (Calgary, AB) – Calgary Irish Rugby Club / Leicester Tigers  

Karen Paquin (Quebec City, QB) – Club de rugby de Quebec

Laetitia Royer (Loretteville, QC) – St-Anne-de-Bellevue / Concordia Univeristy / ASM Romagnat

McKinley Hunt (King City, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Saracens

Pamphinette Buisa (Gatineau, QC) – Ottawa Irish

Rori Wood (Sooke, BC) – College Rifles RFC

Sara Cline (Edmonton, AB) – Leprechaun Tigers  

Tyson Beukeboom (Uxbridge, ON) – Cowichan Piggies / Aurora Barbarians / Ealing Trailfinders

BACKS
Alexandra Tessier (Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, QC) – Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC / Exeter Chiefs

Alysha Corrigan (Charlottetown, PEI) – CRFC

Asia Hogan-Rochester (Toronto, ON) – Toronto Nomands

Claire Gallagher (Caledon, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Leicester Tigers

Fancy Bermudez (Edmonton, AB) – Nor’Westers Athletic Association / Westshore RFC / Saracens 

Julia Schell (Uxbridge, ON) – Guelph Goats / Castaway Wanderers / Ealing Trailfinders

Justine Pelletier (Rivière-du-Loup, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais

Mahalia Robinson (Fulford, QC) – Town of Mount Royal RFC

Olivia Apps (Lindsay, ON) – Lindsay RFC

Paige Farries (Red Deer, AB) – Saracens  

Sara Kaljuvee (Ajax, ON) – Toronto Scottish / Westshore RFC

Shoshanah Seumanutafa (White Rock, BC) – Counties Manukau

Taylor Perry (Oakville, ON) – Oakville Crusaders / Exeter Chiefs

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PACIFIC NATIONS CUP MATCH DAY ROSTER NAMED FOR CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM VERSUS TONGA

 

PACIFIC NATIONS CUP MATCH DAY ROSTER NAMED FOR CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM VERSUS TONGA

The match day roster for Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s final match of the Pacific Nations Cup against Tonga has been named by Head Coach Kingsley Jones.

Canada will kick off against Tonga in the 5th place play-off on Saturday September 14 at 12:00am PT / 3:00am ET / 4:00pm local time at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo, Japan.

Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team last played the world no. 16 ranked Tonga in August 2023, with Tonga winning two tests at Teufaiva Sport Stadium in Nuku’alofa.

A number of changes have been made following Canada’s Pacific Nations Cup loss to the United States on August 31 in Los Angeles.

Matthew Oworu moves off the bench to be the team’s starting blindside flanker, with Cooper Coats also returning to the starting 15. Josiah Morra earns his first start with the team since last November’s La Vila International Rugby Cup match-up with Spain.

Starting on the bench, 20-year-old Pacific Pride graduate Tyler Matchem could earn his first cap for Canada, while Siôn Parry returns following recovery from injury and Callum Botchar could make his first appearance for the team since November 2022.

“The team has had valuable time together here in Japan since our match against the United States. Players and coaches have been working hard on improving our performances with each game we play, and we all want to come away with a performance that we are proud of,” said Head Coach Kingsley Jones. “We’re confident in the preparation we have been putting in, and the work rate from the players has been commendable. Tonga provides another really good challenge for our team that we are looking forward to.”

The match will be streamed live on TSN+. More information about the Pacific Nations Cup can be found here.

 

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM MATCH DAY ROSTER vs TONGA

  1. Calixto Martinez (White Rock, BC) – Earl Marriott Secondary / Bayside RFC / University of British Columbia / Old Glory DC
    2. Andrew Quattrin (Holland Landing, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / New England Free Jacks
    3. Conor Young (Yamba, AUS) – Southern Districts Rugby Club / RFC LA
  2. Kaden Duguid (Edmonton, AB) – Nor’Westers Athletic Association / Vancouver Highlanders
  3. Mason Flesch (Cobourg, ON) – Cobourg Saxons RFC / Chicago Hounds
  4. Matthew Oworu (Calgary, AB) – Pacific Pride
  5. Ethan Fryer (Issaquah, USA) – New England Free Jacks
  6. Lucas Rumball (Scarborough, ON) – Balmy Beach RFC / Chicago Hounds
    9. Jason Higgins (Cork, IRE) – Chicago Hounds
  7. Peter Nelson (Dungannon, NIR) – Dungannon RFC
  8. Josiah Morra (Toronto, ON) – Castaway Wanderers / Toronto Saracens
  9. Ben LeSage (Calgary, AB) – Calgary Canucks / New England Free Jacks
  10. Takoda McMullin (White Rock, BC) – University of British Columbia / Vancouver Highlanders
  11. Andrew Coe (Markham, ON) – RFC LA / Markham Irish RFC
  12. Cooper Coats (Halifax, NS) – Halifax Tars

FINISHERS

  1. Dewald Kotze (Edmonton, AB) – Strathcona Druids RFC / Dallas Jackals
  2. Cole Keith (Apohaqui, NB) – Belleisle Rovers RFC / New England Free Jacks
  3. Tyler Matchem (Pictou County, NS) – Pacific Pride / Pictou County RFC
  4. Callum Botchar (Vancouver, BC) – NOLA Gold
  5. Siôn Parry (Cardiff, Wales) – Rhiwbina RFC / Ebbw Vale RFC
  6. Brock Gallagher (Edmonton, AB) – Strathcona Druids RFC / Dallas Jackals
  7. Mark Balaski (Castlebar, IRE) – Castlebar RFC / Pacific Pride
  8. Talon McMullin (White Rock, BC) – University of British Columbia / Vancouver Highlanders

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM NAMES MATCH DAY ROSTER FOR PACIFIC NATIONS CUP CONTEST AGAINST THE USA

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM NAMES MATCH DAY ROSTER FOR PACIFIC NATIONS CUP CONTEST AGAINST THE USA

The match day roster for Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s upcoming Pacific Nations Cup match against the United States has been named by Head Coach Kingsley Jones.

Canada kicks off against the United States on Saturday August 31 at 6:00pm PT / 9:00pm ET at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, California. As Canada’s second and final pool play match, the result will help determine who Canada will play in the play-offs in Tokyo on September 14.

Canada met Japan in their opening Pacific Nations Cup match on Sunday in Vancouver, losing 55-28, but coming away with an important bonus point thanks to four tries from Andrew Coe, captain Lucas Rumball, and the McMullin twins.

Takoda McMullin moves into the starting 15, his first start for Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team. Coe, who plays in the MLR with California’s RFC LA (along with Conor Young), shifts from right wing to full-back, with Cooper Coats starting on the bench in the number 23 jersey.

This match will mark the first time Canada has played in California since 2018, and the first time the North American rivals have met since splitting the results of two Rugby World Cup qualification matches in 2021.

“We’ve spoken a lot about how we need and want to start our matches better,” said Head Coach Kingsley Jones. “Saturday’s match against the United States is not just another opportunity for us to measure ourselves against a good team, but an important contest that will dictate our position heading into the play-offs in Japan. This type of high stakes match will be good preparation for next year, when we will face the United States in the Pacific Nations Cup in a match that will help determine direct Rugby World Cup qualification.”

The match will be streamed live on TSN+. An encore showing will be broadcast on TSN3 on Sunday September 1 at 9:00am PT / 12:00pm ET.

More information about the Pacific Nations Cup can be found here.

 

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM MATCH DAY ROSTER vs UNITED STATES

  1. Calixto Martinez (White Rock, BC) – Earl Marriott Secondary / Bayside RFC / University of British Columbia / Old Glory DC
    2. Andrew Quattrin (Holland Landing, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / New England Free Jacks
    3. Conor Young (Yamba, AUS) – Southern Districts Rugby Club / RFC LA
    4. Izzak Kelly (White Rock, BC) – Bayside RFC / University of British Columbia / Cottesloe Rugby Club
    5. Kaden Duguid (Edmonton, AB) – Nor’Westers Athletic Association / Vancouver Highlanders
    6. Mason Flesch (Cobourg, ON) – Cobourg Saxons RFC / Chicago Hounds
    7. Ethan Fryer (Issaquah, USA) – New England Free Jacks
    8. Lucas Rumball (Scarborough, ON) – Balmy Beach RFC / Chicago Hounds
    9. Jason Higgins (Cork, IRE) – Chicago Hounds
    10. Peter Nelson (Dungannon, NIR) – Dungannon RFC
    11. Nic Benn (Caves Beach, AUS) – Dallas Jackals
    12. Talon McMullin (White Rock, BC) – University of British Columbia / Vancouver Highlanders
    13. Ben LeSage (Calgary, AB) – Calgary Canucks / New England Free Jacks
    14. Takoda McMullin (White Rock, BC) – University of British Columbia / Vancouver Highlanders
    15. Andrew Coe (Markham, ON) – RFC LA

FINISHERS

  1. Dewald Kotze (Edmonton, AB) – Strathcona Druids RFC / Dallas Jackals
    17. Djustice Sears-Duru (Oakville, ON) – Oakville Crusaders / San Diego Legion
    18. Cole Keith (Apohaqui, NB) – Belleisle Rovers RFC / New England Free Jacks
    19. James Stockwood (Bowmanville, ON) – Vikings RFC / Pacific Pride
    20. Matthew Oworu (Calgary, AB) – Pacific Pride
    21. Brock Gallagher (Edmonton, AB) – Strathcona Druids RFC / Dallas Jackals
    22. Mark Balaski (Castlebar, IRE) – Castlebar RFC / Pacific Pride
    23. Cooper Coats (Halifax, NS) – Halifax Tars

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TRAINING SQUAD NAMED AS CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM PREPARES FOR PACIFIC NATIONS CUP

Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team will train at Shawnigan Lake School this August in preparation for the Pacific Nations Cup, with 35 players named to the training squad. 

 

Training camp will conclude with a Canada XV squad taking on the Vancouver Highlanders on August 17 at 3:45pm PT at Capilano Rugby Club. Canada’s final Pacific Nations Cup team will be announced following the match against the Highlanders. 

 

Canada will kick off the Pacific Nations Cup on Sunday August 25 at 2:00pm PT / 5:00pm ET at BC Place in Vancouver. Tickets are currently on sale at rugby.ca/en/tickets. The team will then travel to Los Angeles to take on the United States on Saturday August 31 at 6:00pm PT / 9:00pm ET.  

All six Pacific Nations Cup sides (Canada, United States, Japan, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji) will convene in Japan in September for the play-offs, with the semi-finals and fifth place play-off taking place on September 14 and 15 in Tokyo, and the final and third place play-off taking place on September 21 in Osaka.  

 

Included in the training squad are 16 players who competed in the 2024 MLR play-offs, and five players from the recent championship winning New England Free Jacks: Andrew Quattrin, Cole Keith, Ethan Fryer, Josh Larsen and Ben LeSage. Four uncapped players will also be looking to make the Pacific Nations Cup squad: Kaden Duguid, Sam Miller, Jesse Kilgour, and Rhys James. The Pacific Pride are well represented as well, with 13 players named to the training group who have spent time with Rugby Canada’s development academy. 

 

An additional five players (listed below) have been invited to train with the team at Shawnigan Lake as a development opportunity.  

 

“We want to build momentum following our win against Romania last month,” said Head Coach Kingsley Jones. “We are playing two teams this month who we have a lot of respect for, two good teams. It will be two challenging games, but we want to continue the winning feeling. We have an opportunity to continue developing throughout the course of the Pacific Nations Cup and build continuity and cohesion as we work towards Rugby World Cup qualification next year.”  

 

“There are a number of players that are unavailable for the Pacific Nations Cup due to injury, but building our depth has been a key focus over the last few seasons, and this will be an opportunity for other players to put their hands up and get valuable playing time.” 

 

Tickets for the Pacific Nations Cup in Vancouver are available for purchase at rugby.ca/en/tickets. Questions regarding ticket purchases can be directed to tickets@rugby.ca. For more information on suites, please contact suites@rugby.ca. Broadcast information will be announced shortly. 

 

More information about the Pacific Nations Cup can be found here.  

 

Media accreditation applications are currently being accepted here. Questions regarding media accreditation can be directed to media@rugby.ca  

 

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM SCHEDULE 

 

Canada XV vs Vancouver Highlanders 
Saturday August 17, 2024 
3:45pm PT / 6:45pm ET 
Capilano Rugby Club  
Buy tickets here 

 

Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team vs Japan (Pacific Nations Cup) 
Sunday August 25, 2024 
2:00pm PT / 5:00pm ET 
BC Place, Vancouver 
Buy tickets here 

 

Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team vs United States (Pacific Nations Cup) 
Saturday August 31, 2024 
6:00pm PT / 9:00pm ET 
Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles 
Buy tickets here 

 

Remaining Pacific Nations Cup matches to be determined based on the results of Canada’s matches against Japan and the United States. 

 

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM PACIFIC NATIONS CUP TRAINING CAMP SQUAD 

 

FORWARDS  

Andrew Quattrin (Holland Landing, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / New England Free Jacks 
Calixto Martinez (White Rock, BC) – Earl Marriott Secondary / Bayside RFC / University of British Columbia / Old Glory DC  

Callum Botchar (Vancouver, BC) – NOLA Gold 
Cole Keith (Apohaqui, NB) – Belleisle Rovers RFC / New England Free Jacks 
Conor Young (Yamba, AUS) – Southern Districts Rugby Club / RFC LA  
Dewald Kotze (Edmonton, AB) – Strathcona Druids RFC / Dallas Jackals 
Ethan Fryer (Seattle, USA) – New England Free Jacks 
Izzak Kelly (White Rock, BC) – Bayside RFC / University of British Columbia / Cottesloee Rugby Club 
James Stockwood (Bowmanville, ON) – Vikings RFC / Pacific Pride  
Jesse Mackail (Palmerston North, NZL) – UBCOB Ravens / Pacific Pride 
Josh Larsen (Parksville, BC) – New England Free Jacks 
Kaden Duguid (Edmonton, AB) – Nor’Westers Athletic Association / Vancouver Highlanders 
Liam Murray (Langley, BC) – Dallas Jackals  
Lucas Rumball (Scarborough, ON) – Balmy Beach RFC / Chicago Hounds  
Mason Flesch (Cobourg, ON) – Cobourg Saxons RFC / Chicago Hounds  
Matthew Klimchuk (Regina, SK) – Regina Rogues / Pacific Pride / Vancouver Highlanders  
Matthew Oworu (Calgary, AB) – Pacific Pride 
Sam Miller (Mount Denson, NS) – Valley Rugby Union / Pacific Pride  
Siôn Parry (Cardiff, Wales) – Rhiwbina RFC / Ebbw Vale RFC 

 

BACKS 

Andrew Coe (Markham, ON) – RFC LA  
Ben LeSage (Calgary, AB) – Calgary Canucks / New England Free Jacks  
Brock Gallagher (Edmonton, AB) – Strathcona Druids RFC / Dallas Jackals  
Cooper Coats (Halifax, NS) – Halifax Tars 
Gradyn Bowd (Red Deer, AB) – Castaway Wanderers / Old Glory DC  
Jason Higgins (Cork, IRE) – Chicago Hounds  
Jesse Kilgour (Barrie, ON) – Barrie RFC / Pacific Pride  
Josiah Morra (Toronto, ON) – Castaway Wanderers / Toronto Saracens  
Kainoa Lloyd (Mississauga, ON) – Queen’s University / Associates Rugby Club  
Mark Balaski (Castlebar, IRE) – Castlebar RFC / Pacific Pride     
Nic Benn (Caves Beach, AUS) – Dallas Jackals   
Peter Nelson (Dungannon, NIR) – Dungannon RFC  
Rhys James (Kelowna, BC) – UBC Okanagan Heat / Pacific Pride  
Spencer Jones (Cambridge, NZL) – Utah Warriors 
Takoda McMullin (White Rock, BC) – University of British Columbia / Vancouver Highlanders  
Talon McMullin (White Rock, BC) – University of British Columbia / Vancouver Highlanders 

 

INVITED TO TRAIN 

Spencer Cotie 
Morgan Di Nardo 
Noah Flesch 
Zephyr Melnyk 
Seth Purdey 

 

STANDBY 

Crosby Stewart 
Djustice Sears-Duru  
Gabe Casey 
Isaac Olson 
Jake Thiel 
James Thiel 
Jamin Hodgkins 
Josh Thiel 
Lindsey Stevens 
Mitch Richardson 
Robert Povey 

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM’S 28-PLAYER PACIFIC NATIONS CUP SQUAD NAMED AHEAD OF FIRST MATCH IN VANCOUVER

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM’S 28-PLAYER PACIFIC NATIONS CUP SQUAD NAMED AHEAD OF FIRST MATCH IN VANCOUVER

Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s Pacific Nations Cup squad of 28 players has been named ahead of Sunday’s match against Japan at BC Place in Vancouver.

Canada kicks off the Pacific Nations Cup on August 25 at 2:00pm PT / 5:00pm ET, taking on the world number 14th ranked Brave Blossoms on home soil. Tickets are available for purchase at rugby.ca/en/tickets and the match will be available on TSN3 and TSN+.

The naming of Canada’s squad follows a 12-day training camp at Shawnigan Lake School and a Canada XV preparation match against the Vancouver Highlanders.

Twenty-four players return from the squad that represented Canada in Ottawa earlier this summer, including seven players who earned their first caps in the nation’s capital: Jesse Mackail, Mark Balaski, Ethan Fryer, Nic Benn, Brock Gallagher, Dewald Kotze and Calixto Martinez.

Captain Lucas Rumball and vice-captain Ben LeSage are two of 15 players bringing MLR experience to the team, with LeSage being one of four players from the championship winning New England Free Jacks. Three Pacific Pride graduates, Tyler Matchem, Rhys James and Kaden Duguid, who also spent three seasons in France with Peyrehorade and Limoges, could earn their first caps Canada during the Pacific Nations Cup.

There are seven players with strong ties to BC’s Lower Mainland who all played for the University of British Columbia and will be making a return to the region for the first match against Japan, including four who got their start at Earl Marriott Secondary School in White Rock: Martinez, Izzak Kelly, and Takoda and Talon McMullin.

“We have been pleased with the work put in by the players at training camp, continuing what we started in Ottawa,” said Head Coach Kingsley Jones. “It was a difficult selection for the Pacific Nations Cup, which is what you want—it shows you have depth. Players and staff are excited to face some quality competition and continue to build as a group with these matches in Vancouver, LA and Japan.”

It was also recently announced that the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup will serve as a direct qualification pathway for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with the top three teams (minus Fiji and Japan, who have already qualified) earning a berth in the 24-team event. The official World Rugby announcement on the 2027 Rugby World Cup qualification process can be found here.

Tickets for the Pacific Nations Cup in Vancouver are available for purchase at rugby.ca/en/tickets. Questions regarding ticket purchases can be directed to tickets@rugby.ca. For more information on suites, please contact suites@rugby.ca.

Following Sunday’s match in Vancouver against Japan, the team will then travel to Los Angeles to take on the United States on Saturday August 31 at 6:00pm PT / 9:00pm ET. All six Pacific Nations Cup sides (Canada, United States, Japan, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji) will convene in Japan in September for the play-offs, with the semi-finals and fifth place play-off taking place on September 14 and 15 in Tokyo, and the final and third place play-off taking place on September 21 in Osaka. More information about the Pacific Nations Cup can be found here.

Media accreditation applications are currently being accepted here. Questions regarding media accreditation can be directed to media@rugby.ca

 

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM SCHEDULE 

Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team vs Japan
Sunday August 25, 2024
2:00pm PT / 5:00pm ET
BC Place, Vancouver
Buy tickets here
Watch live on TSN3 and TSN+

Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team vs United States
Saturday August 31, 2024
6:00pm PT / 9:00pm ET
Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles
Buy tickets here
Watch live on TSN+

Remaining Pacific Nations Cup matches to be determined based on the results of Canada’s matches against Japan and the United States.

 

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM PACIFIC NATIONS CUP SQUAD 

FORWARDS
Andrew Quattrin (Holland Landing, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / New England Free Jacks
Calixto Martinez (White Rock, BC) – Earl Marriott Secondary / Bayside RFC / University of British Columbia / Old Glory DC
Callum Botchar (Vancouver, BC) – NOLA Gold
Cole Keith (Apohaqui, NB) – Belleisle Rovers RFC / New England Free Jacks
Conor Young (Yamba, AUS) – Southern Districts Rugby Club / RFC LA
Dewald Kotze (Edmonton, AB) – Strathcona Druids RFC / Dallas Jackals 
Djustice Sears-Duru (Oakville, ON) – Oakville Crusaders / San Diego Legion
Ethan Fryer (Seattle, USA) – New England Free Jacks
Izzak Kelly (White Rock, BC) – Bayside RFC / University of British Columbia / Cottesloe Rugby Club
James Stockwood (Bowmanville, ON) – Vikings RFC / Pacific Pride
Jesse Mackail (Palmerston North, NZL) – UBCOB Ravens / Pacific Pride
Kaden Duguid (Edmonton, AB) – Nor’Westers Athletic Association / Vancouver Highlanders 
Lucas Rumball (Scarborough, ON) – Balmy Beach RFC / Chicago Hounds
Mason Flesch (Cobourg, ON) – Cobourg Saxons RFC / Chicago Hounds
Matthew Oworu (Calgary, AB) – Pacific Pride  
Tyler Matchem (Pictou County, NS) – Pacific Pride / Pictou County RFC

BACKS
Andrew Coe (Markham, ON) – RFC LA
Ben LeSage (Calgary, AB) – Calgary Canucks / New England Free Jacks   
Brock Gallagher (Edmonton, AB) – Strathcona Druids RFC / Dallas Jackals 
Cooper Coats (Halifax, NS) – Halifax Tars
Jason Higgins (Cork, IRE) – Chicago Hounds
Josiah Morra (Toronto, ON) – Castaway Wanderers / Toronto Saracens
Mark Balaski (Castlebar, IRE) – Castlebar RFC / Pacific Pride
Nic Benn (Caves Beach, AUS) – Dallas Jackals
Peter Nelson (Dungannon, NIR) – Dungannon RFC
Rhys James (Kelowna, BC) – UBC Okanagan Heat / Pacific Pride
Takoda McMullin (White Rock, BC) – University of British Columbia / Vancouver Highlanders
Talon McMullin (White Rock, BC) – University of British Columbia / Vancouver Highlanders

Rugby Alberta Provincial Junior Club Championship | Schedule

Rugby Alberta Provincial Junior Club Championships 

SATURDAY SCHEDULE | SUNDAY SCHEDULE 

Event Dates: 

Girls: Saturday, August 24rd 

Boys: Sunday, August 25th 

Venue: Red Deer Titans Rugby Club 

Match Schedule: 

U16 Matches: 

  • Start Time: 9:30 AM
  • Final at 3:00 PM

U18 Matches: 

  • Start Time: 11:00 AM SAT 10:30 SUN
  • Final at 4:30 pm

Match Duration: 

Provincial Championship Matches: 

Two halves of 35 minutes each 

Total match time: 70 minutes 

Bowl and Plate Tournament Matches: 

Knock-out draw: 3 matches of 30 minutes each

 

Saturday Schedule Sunday Schedule