Here we are, about to begin another season of Premiership Women’s Rugby. Last season saw Gloucester-Hartpury Women lift the trophy once again, winning a free-flowing finale against Bristol Bears Women.
Six members of the Canada squad that secured a sevens silver medal at Paris 2024 will be part of the country’s push for WXV 1 glory on home soil.
England and Canada have announced their match day 23's for Friday evening's clash at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin in round 2 of WXV 1.
The six teams have been named ahead of the first round of WXV 1 in Wellington. All matches will be played at Sky Stadium, kicking off with England vs Australia on Friday 20th October. On Saturday 21st October Canada will face Wales before home side New Zealand take on France in a RWC2021 semi-final rematch.
When you’re looking at the two best teams in the world, there won’t be one specific thing that’ll make the difference. That said, we’re going to have a look at one area for each team that could make an impact.
Canada coach Kevin Rouet has made five personnel and two positional changes to his starting line-up for the third and final pool game of the World Cup against the USA at Waitakere Stadium on 23 October.
