History of women's rugby union matches between Canada and the United States

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Canada and the United States played the first-ever women's test outside of Europe in Victoria, British Columbia on 14th November 1987. [1] They have played each other 46 times since their first game, with Canada winning 27 matches and the Eagles only 19. They have met at three Rugby World Cup's on four separate occasions — 1998, 2010, and twice at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup that was held in New Zealand in 2022.

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The Eagles have won nine consecutive matches from 1987 to 1999, whereas Canada has equaled that feat by beating their North American rivals nine consecutive times since November 2019. [2]

Summary

Overall

DetailsPlayedWon by
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Won by
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
DrawnCanada pointsUnited States points
In Canada15780272313
In the United States221480451256
Neutral venue9630215146
Overall4627190938715

Record

Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.

RecordCanadaUnited States
Longest winning streak9 (20 November 2019–Present)9 (14 Nov 1987–13 Oct 1999)
Largest points for
Home51 (15 April 2014)29 (14 August 2013)
Away52 (24 November 2019)60 (12 June 1993)
Neutral venue50 (1 April 2023)46 (12 May 1998)
Largest winning margin
Home46 (15 April 2014)16 (8 August 1988)
Away43 (28 April 2024)57 (12 June 1993)
Neutral venue33 (1 April 2023)40 (12 May 1998)

Results

No.DateVenueScoreWinnerCompetition
114 November 1987 Victoria 3 22Flag of the United States.svg  United States
28 August 1988 Saranac Lake, New York 26 10Flag of the United States.svg  United States
33 September 1989 Edmonton 3 28Flag of the United States.svg  United States
413 September 1992 Blaine 13 12Flag of the United States.svg  United States
512 June 1993 Markham 3 60Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1993 Canada Cup
614 September 1996 Edmonton 14 22Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1996 Canada Cup
76 July 1997 Ajax 12 21Flag of the United States.svg  United States
812 May 1998 Amsterdam, Netherlands 6 46Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1998 Women's Rugby World Cup Semi-Final
98 August 1999 Saranac Lake, New York 16 11Flag of the United States.svg  United States
1013 October 1999 Palmerston North, New Zealand 18 15Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Triangular '99
116 June 2000 New York City 10 17Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
1230 September 2000 Winnipeg 9 15Flag of the United States.svg  United States 2000 Canada Cup
137 July 2001 Twin Elm Park, Ottawa 23 3Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2001 Summer International
145 August 2001 Saranac Lake, New York 22 21Flag of the United States.svg  United States
1520 June 2003 Thunderbird Stadium, Vancouver 18 13Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2003 Women's Churchill Cup
1619 June 2004 Edmonton 10 29Flag of the United States.svg  United States 2004 Women's Churchill Cup Play-Off for 3rd Place
1710 June 2006 Boulder 25 10Flag of the United States.svg  United States 2006 Summer International
1813 June 2006 Boulder 18 20Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
1927 August 2007 Blaine 5 18Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2007 Summer International
2029 August 2007 Blaine 7 45Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
2126 August 2008 Molesey Road, Esher, England 15 0Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2008 Nations Cup
2227 June 2009 Infinity Park, Glendale 17 25Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
2319 August 2009 Appleby College, Oakville 10 15Flag of the United States.svg  United States 2009 Nations Cup
2412 January 2010 Lakeland 8 18Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
2516 January 2010 Lakeland 11 10Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
2614 June 2010 Shawnigan Lake School, Vancouver Island 14 8Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2010 Summer International
2716 June 2010 Bear Mountain Stadium, Langford 34 22Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
285 September 2010 Surrey Sports Park, Guildford, England 20 23Flag of the United States.svg  United States 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup Play-Off for 5th Place
295 August 2011 Chatham-Kent 35 17Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2011 Nations Cup
304 August 2013 University of Northern Colorado, Greenley 29 17Flag of the United States.svg  United States 2013 Nations Cup
3115 April 2014 Shawnigan Lake School, Vancouver Island 51 7Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2014 Summer International
3219 April 2014 Westhills Stadium, Langford 14 10Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
331 July 2015 Red Deer Titans Rugby Park, Red Deer 28 36Flag of the United States.svg  United States
345 July 2016 Regional Athletic Complex, Salt Lake City 33 5Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2016 Women's Rugby Super Series
3528 March 2017 Chula Vista, San Diego 5 39Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
361 April 2017 Chula Vista, San Diego 10 37Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
3710 July 2019 Chula Vista, San Diego 18 20Flag of the United States.svg  United States 2019 Women's Rugby Super Series
3820 November 2019 Chula Vista, San Diego 0 19Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2019 Autumn International
3924 November 2019 Chula Vista, San Diego 27 52Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
401 November 2021 Infinity Park, Glendale 9 15Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2021 Pacific Four Series
415 November 2021 Infinity Park, Glendale 13 26Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
426 June 2022 Tauranga Domain, Tauranga, New Zealand 36 5Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2022 Pacific Four Series
4323 October 2022 The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand 29 14Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2021 Rugby World Cup
4430 October 2022 The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand 32 11Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2021 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final
451 April 2023 Estadio Nacional Complutense, Madrid, Spain 50 17Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2023 Pacific Four Series
4628 April 2024 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson 7 50Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2024 Pacific Four Series

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