Canada and England meet in women’s rugby union at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa on Friday, October 23. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in Ottawa, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−04:00), which is 23:00 UTC. The fixture is part of the WXV Global Series and Canada’s Rugby Rematch Tour. Canada won the first home match 24–21 in Toronto on October 16, so the Ottawa test is the next chapter in a close run of meetings. The World Rugby match center currently lists the fixture ahead of kickoff; no Ottawa final score exists yet.
| Match detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Date and kickoff | Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. EDT (UTC−04:00); 23:00 UTC |
| Venue | TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, Canada |
| Competition | WXV Global Series 2026 |
| Canadian coverage | Rugby Canada lists TSN and TSN Premium |
The local date matters for international viewers. In the United Kingdom, the same kickoff falls at 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, in British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00). The UK’s 2026 clock change is scheduled for October 25, so BST is still in effect for this match. England Rugby also lists the Ottawa fixture on Saturday, October 24 for its UK schedule. The clock difference changes the calendar date for viewers in Britain; it does not change the match’s Ottawa start time.
World Rugby lists Aurélie Groizeleau as referee, with Luke Rogan and Amelia Luciano as assistant referees. Canadian viewers should check TSN’s current schedule for the final channel or streaming details; Rugby Canada’s latest fixture update says the match will be carried live by TSN and TSN Premium. Ticket availability can change, so use the official Rugby Canada event information for current venue and ticket notices.
On the last check before publication, the World Rugby match center showed a Lineups section but did not display player names for the Ottawa fixture. That means the starting XVs and replacements should be treated as unconfirmed until the teams or World Rugby publish their match-day sheets. The match center is the central place to verify the final selections, officials, live timeline, and statistics.
Do not assume that a roster from an earlier game automatically applies in Ottawa. The teams have played twice this fall, and coaches can change starters, positional assignments, and replacements between tests. Rugby Canada’s match-day roster for the October 16 Toronto test is useful background, but it is not an Ottawa team sheet. England’s broader WXV squad is likewise different from its confirmed match-day 23.
World Rugby’s fixture page lists the match officials now, while the official Rugby Canada and England Rugby team channels can confirm the national selections when released. Check that any lineup you see is explicitly labeled for TD Place and October 23 before treating it as the Ottawa XV.
The Toronto result did not come out of nowhere. On September 19 in Exeter, Canada and England drew 26–26 in the WXV Global Series, ending England’s 39-match winning streak. Canada’s official report from the Exeter match described a late Canadian defensive stand that preserved the draw.
Canada then earned a 24–21 victory over England at BMO Field in Toronto on October 16. Rugby Canada reported that 18,621 fans attended, that it was Canada’s first home-soil win over the Red Roses, and that England’s 41-match unbeaten run ended. The official Toronto recap records the score and match details. The Ottawa game therefore follows a draw and a three-point Canadian win, but those results do not predetermine the next one.
The broader context is also significant: England won the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, while Canada finished as runner-up. Canada’s home crowd now gets another chance to see the two finalists meet, and England has an immediate opportunity to respond after its Toronto defeat. The tactical questions are straightforward: can Canada maintain the pressure that produced its home win, and can England adjust its attack and regain control of the contest?
At publication, the Ottawa match is still scheduled for the future, so reporting a winner or final score would be premature. Follow the World Rugby match center during and after play for the official lineup, score, timeline, and statistics. Rugby Canada’s news page is another source for a post-match recap.
When checking a result, confirm that it belongs to the October 23 Ottawa fixture at TD Place. The already completed 24–21 score belongs to the October 16 match in Toronto. Keeping the city and date beside the score prevents the earlier result from being mistaken for the Ottawa outcome.
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