Canada’s women’s rugby team launched their WXV Series campaign with a statement performance, dismantling Scotland 64-26 in Edinburgh. The dominant display showcased the Canadians’ attacking prowess as they carved through the Scottish defence repeatedly throughout the match.
The visiting side proved relentless in their try-scoring, crossing the line ten times during the contest. Players including Lizzie Gibson and scrum-half Olivia Apps delivered standout moments for Canada, their tries exemplifying the team’s clinical execution in the attacking zones. Kiki Idowu, hooker for the Canadians, also featured prominently in the winning effort.
Scotland fought back with a respectable performance of their own, securing four tries in the defeat. The hosts showed glimpses of attacking intent but could not match Canada’s intensity and accuracy throughout the 80 minutes.
The Canadian contingent featuring Rachel Smith, Evie Gallagher, and Lana Skeldon all contributed to the comprehensive victory. The 38-point margin underlined the gulf in class on display at the Edinburgh venue, with Canada’s superior execution in both set-piece and open play proving decisive.
The WXV Series victory provides Canada with genuine momentum as the tournament progresses, having made an emphatic statement about their credentials in this new international competition format.