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24 Aug 2025, 00:10

Canada Dominates Fiji in the Rugby World Cup

  • Canada secured a victory over Fiji 65-7 in the opening match of the Rugby World Cup
  • Julia Shell scored six tries in 23 minutes
  • Canada continues to fight for the title, not missing any opportunity

Canada started its journey to the Rugby World Cup with a stunning victory over Fiji by a score of 65-7. In the match, which took place on September 23, 2025, in York, Canada demonstrated its strength, scoring 11 tries, including six from forward Julia Shell.

From the very beginning of the game, Canada took the initiative, scoring the first try just six minutes in through Sophie de Good. Throughout the first half, the team continued to dominate, despite a yellow card for Taylor Perry for a high tackle.

In the second half, Fiji managed to start scoring with a try from Kolori Lomani, but Canada quickly responded with six tries from Shell, who became the second woman in the history of the Rugby World Cup to score six tries in a single match. This victory was a significant step for Canada, which aims to reach the finals and secure its first title.

Canada, currently holding second place in the world, is a serious contender for the title, and now prepares for the upcoming matches in the group.

Tags: Sport

Articles on this topic:

  • www.bbc.com - Women's Rugby World Cup: Second seeds Canada v Fiji - video & text
  • www.bbc.com - Six-try Schell as Canada open World Cup with big win
  • www.lequipe.fr - Le Canada domine les Fidji en phase de groupes de la Coupe du monde
  • www.theguardian.com - Julia Schell scores six tries as Canada thrash Fiji in Women’s Rugby World Cup