Canada’s U20 Women’s Rugby Team to play two matches in Ireland this May

Canada’s U20 Women’s Rugby Team will play two games against Ireland in Dublin this spring. 

Departing for Ireland in early May, Canada’s U20 women’s squad will play the Irish U20 women’s team on May 10 and May 17 at the IRFU High Performance Centre. This will mark the first time that Canada has played Ireland in U20 women’s competition, with Ireland having launched their program in 2023. 

“Last summer’s U20 women’s tour to Wales was a valuable experience for our next generation of rugby players in Canada, and we look to build upon that this year in Ireland,” said Dean Murten, Head Coach of Canada’s U20 Women’s Rugby Team.  

“With these two matches, our aim is to present players with an elite competition experience that demonstrates what it takes to represent Canada at the highest levels while also supporting players in their ongoing training and development. It is an exciting year for Canadian women’s rugby, and we look forward to continuing to build up the future of our sport.” 

The travelling Canadian squad, kick-off times, and information on how to support and follow the team will be announced in the coming weeks.  

Canada’s U18 Women’s Rugby Program Update 

This year’s U18 women’s programming will see coaches Jenn Russell (U18 women’s east) and Chelsea Ross (U18 women’s west) visit the provinces to assist with talent identification and development work.  

This is in place of east and west camps with the purpose of supporting the provinces in their preparation for and participation in the 2025 Canada Summer Games.  

In doing this, Russell and Ross will have a unique opportunity to see and work with an increased number of players as they bring their coaching input to the provinces and support the positive work already underway by the PSOs. 

The east and west U18 women’s development camps will return in 2026. Further details regarding 2025 will be released through the PSO communication network.