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The 1994 Canada rugby union tour of England and France was a series of matches played in December 1994 in England and France by the Canada national rugby union team to prepare for the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
'Scores and results list Canada's points tally first.
| Opponent | For | Against | Date | Venue | Status |
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| Combined Services | 12 | 15 | 3 December 1994 | The Rectory Field, Plymouth | Tour match |
| Emerging England Players | 9 | 23 | 6 December 1994 | Bath | Tour match |
| England | 19 | 60 | 10 December 1994 | Twickenham, London | Test match |
| France | 9 | 28 | 17 December 1994 | Stade Léo Lagrange, Besançon | Test match |
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