The Canada women's national rugby union team represents Canada in international rugby union competitions. They are overseen by Rugby Canada, the governing body of rugby union in Canada.
The Canadian women's program began to develop in the 1980s with the first match being played in 1987 in Victoria, British Columbia against another international rugby start-up, the United States. It was the first women's international test match that was played outside of Europe.
In 1991, Canada competed in the inaugural Women's Rugby World Cup in Wales. The team finished in fifth place after defeating Spain 19âÂÂ4 in the Plate final. Canada has appeared in every World Cup since 1991.
Canada were finalists at the 2014 Rugby World Cup. They were drawn in the same pool with eventual winners, England. They had a 13 all draw during the pool stage before meeting in the final, Canada lost 21âÂÂ9 and were runners-up.
In 2022, Canada finished fourth after losing to France in the third place final at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup.
(Full internationals only; Correct as of 27 September 2025)
On 24 July 2025, Kévin Rouet announced Canada's 32-player squad for the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
<sup>1</sup> On 15 August 2025, Pamphinette Buisa was ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining an injury in a warm-up match against Ireland. She was replaced by Julia Omokhuale.
<small>Note: The age and number of caps listed for each player is as of 22 August 2025, the first day of the tournament.</small>
The following Canada players have been recognised at the World Rugby Awards since 2001:
The highest attended matches played in Canada.