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Canada and Scotland into Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Canada and Scotland secured quarterfinal spots with bonus-point wins, showcasing strong offense and capitalizing on opponents' disciplinary challenges in Pool B matches.

  • On Saturday, Canada women's rugby team routed Wales 42-0 and Scotland women's rugby team beat Fiji 29-15 in Salford to secure quarter-final places.
  • Canada's rapid scoring run came after six visits to the Wales 22, scoring four grand tries in 15 minutes as Wales and Fiji are eliminated and will play dead-rubber fixtures next weekend.
  • Sophie de Goede converted all six tries with 20 carries and 10 tackles, McKinley Hunt scored twice, and Brittany Kassil added one; Canada captain Alex Tessier said `I think we were very dominant in the set-piece`.
  • Scotland's win marks their first World Cup quarter-final since 1998, and the two Pool B leaders will now meet next weekend to decide the Pool B winner.
  • Canada's run of wins illustrates consistency with an eighth straight victory over Wales, while Francesca McGhie and Emma Orr guaranteed Scotland a top-two pool finish.
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Canada and Scotland into Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Canada underlined their status as one of the leading contenders for the Women's Rugby World Cup by reaching the quarter-finals with a game to spare after thrashing Wales 42-0.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
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