Canada women new zealand women
A great match-up!
The Canada women's national rugby union team, also known as the Canadian Women's Rugby Team, represents Canada in international women's rugby union competitions. They are governed by Rugby Canada, the national governing body for rugby union in Canada.
The New Zealand women's national rugby union team, also known as the Black Ferns, represents New Zealand in international women's rugby union competitions. They are governed by New Zealand Rugby, the national governing body for rugby union in New Zealand.
Here are some key facts about the two teams:
Canada Women's Rugby Team
- Nickname: The Canucks
- Founded: 1987
- World Cup appearances: 7 (1991, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014)
- Best World Cup finish: 5th place (1991, 1994)
- Current ranking: 10th (World Rugby Women's Rankings)
New Zealand Women's Rugby Team
- Nickname: The Black Ferns
- Founded: 1989
- World Cup appearances: 8 (1991, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2017)
- Best World Cup finish: Champions (1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2017)
- Current ranking: 2nd (World Rugby Women's Rankings)
The two teams have a long history of competing against each other, with the Black Ferns holding a significant advantage in terms of head-to-head matches and World Cup performances. However, the Canadian team has shown improvement in recent years and has been a consistent competitor in the World Cup.