It will mark the first international women's rugby series held in Canada since 2015
Canada, New Zealand, the United States and England will participate in the competition in July, Rugby Canada announced Monday. Games will be played at TD PlaceCanada will face reigning six-time world champion New Zealand on July 8 while the U.S. will take on Australia. The Canadians will play Australia on July 14 with the Americans going up against New Zealand.
"We are excited to see our excellent Canadian national team take on the best in the world in front of a home crowd," Nathan Bombrys, Rugby Canada CEO, said in a statement. "We are pleased to be able to bring another international rugby event to the province of Ontario and Canada's capital. In addition, Canada's under-20 team and the under-18 Canada East squad will play matches throughout the week. The national under-20 side will face England's under-20 squad July 8 as part of a doubleheader.
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