Canada women's national rugby league team
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{{Infobox rugby league representative team
| Name = Canada
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| Nickname = Ravens
| Governing body = Canada Rugby League
| Region = The Americas
| Coach = Mike Castle
| Captain = Gabrielle Hindley
Megan Pakulis
| Home Stadium = Lamport Stadium
| RLIF Rank = 9
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| First international= {{flagdeco|CAN}} Canada 4 {{mdash}} 50 {{rlw-r|NZ}}
(Sydney, Australia, 16 November 2017)
| Largest win = {{flagdeco|CAN}} Canada 64 {{mdash}} 2 {{rlw-r|JAM}}
(Kingston, Jamaica, 27 September 2023)
| Largest loss = {{flagdeco|CAN}} Canada 0 {{mdash}} 88 {{rlw-r|AUS}}
(Sydney, Australia, 22 November 2017)
| World cup apps = 2
| World cup first = 2017
| World cup best = Semi-finalist (2017)
| Most caps = Megan Pakulis (11)
| Top try-scorer = Petra Woods (8)
Megan Pakulis (8)
| Top point-scorer = Dani Frananda (44)
| Form = Women
}}
The Canada women's national rugby league team, also known as the Canadian Ravens, represents Canada in international rugby league football tournaments.
Canada made their debut full international debut in the 2017 Women's Rugby League World Cup, winning one of their three pool matches and making the semi-finals of the six-team tournament.{{cite web|url=http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sport/league/item/61355-women-s-side-off-to-league-world-cup|publisher=cookislandsnews.com|title=Women's side off to League World Cup|accessdate=19 November 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.canadarugbyleague.com/2016/09/20/historic-day-for-womens-rugby-league-canada-wins-place-in-2017-womens-rugby-league-world-cup/|publisher=canadarugbyleague.com|title=HISTORIC DAY FOR WOMENS RUGBY LEAGUE: CANADA WINS PLACE IN 2017 WOMENS RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP – Canada Rugby League|accessdate=19 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119182411/http://www.canadarugbyleague.com/2016/09/20/historic-day-for-womens-rugby-league-canada-wins-place-in-2017-womens-rugby-league-world-cup/|archive-date=19 November 2016|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/swoop/womens-rugby-league-world-cup-to-be-held-concurrently-with-mens-event-for-first-time-in-2017/news-story/4a25098829e829ef1a985f9cb9668c2e|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney|title=No Cookies {{pipe}} Daily Telegraph|accessdate=19 November 2016}}
The Ravens toured Serbia in September 2019, winning both matches.
In 2022, Canada hosted the United States of America in April 2022, met Ireland in late October and then in November played three matches in the postposed 2021 Women's Rugby League World Cup.
In September 2023, the Ravens travelled to Jamaica, winning both their matches in the Americas North Championships.
Canada will be attempting to qualify for the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup.
Head to Head Records
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! Opponent !! {{tooltip|FM|First Match}} !! {{tooltip|MR|Most Recent Match}} !! {{tooltip|M|Matches}} !! {{tooltip|W|Won}} !! {{tooltip|D|Drawn}} !! {{tooltip|L|Lost}} !! Win% !! {{tooltip|PF|Points For}} !! {{tooltip|PA|Points Against}} !! Share | ||||||||||
align=left | {{rlw-l|NZL}} | {{Date table sorting|16 Nov 2017|format=y}} | {{Date table sorting|16 Nov 2017|format=y}} | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 4 | 50 | 7.41% |
align=left | {{rlw-l|PNG}} | {{Date table sorting|19 Nov 2017|format=y}} | {{Date table sorting|1 Nov 2022|format=y}} | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.00% | 34 | 42 | 44.74% |
align=left | {{rlw-l|AUS}} | {{Date table sorting|22 Nov 2017|format=y}} | {{Date table sorting|26 Nov 2017|format=y}} | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 6 | 146 | 4.11% |
align=left | {{rlw-l|SER}} | {{Date table sorting|14 Sep 2019|format=y}} | {{Date table sorting|21 Sep 2019|format=y}} | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% | 60 | 10 | 85.71% |
align=left | {{rlw-l|USA}} | {{Date table sorting|16 Apr 2022|format=y}} | {{Date table sorting|9 Nov 2024|format=y}} | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% | 112 | 22 | 83.58% |
align=left | {{rlw-l|IRE}} | {{Date table sorting|25 Oct 2022|format=y}} | {{Date table sorting|25 Oct 2022|format=y}} | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 6 | 8 | 42.86% |
align=left | {{rlw-l|ENG}} | {{Date table sorting|5 Nov 2022|format=y}} | {{Date table sorting|5 Nov 2022|format=y}} | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 4 | 54 | 6.90% |
align=left | {{rlw-l|BRA}} | {{Date table sorting|9 Nov 2022|format=y}} | {{Date table sorting|9 Nov 2022|format=y}} | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% | 22 | 16 | 57.89% |
align=left | {{rlw-l|JAM}} | {{Date table sorting|27 Sep 2023|format=y}} | {{Date table sorting|27 Sep 2023|format=y}} | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% | 64 | 2 | 96.97% |
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| align=left | Totals | {{Date table sorting|16 Nov 2017|format=y}} | {{Date table sorting|9 Nov 2024|format=y}} | 14 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 57.14% | 312 | 350 | 47.13% |
Notes:
- Table last updated 12 November 2024.
- Share is the portion of "For" points compared to the sum of "For" and "Against" points.
Current squad
The following players were selected in the Ravens' Americas North Championships extended squad.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1068006405324544&set=a.512054834253040|title=Canada Ravens Extended Squad|date=24 Sep 2024|website=facebook|publisher=Canada Ravens Rugby League|access-date=9 Nov 2024}}
Jersey numbers in the table reflect the team selection for the 9 November 2024 match against the United States.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1106003098191541&set=a.512054850919705|title=Canada Ravens vs USA Hawks|date=9 Nov 2024|website=facebook|publisher=Canada Ravens Rugby League|access-date=9 Nov 2024}} Those that missed selection had played in the 6 November 2924 match against the USA Pioneers (Reserves) team.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1103455785112939&set=a.512054850919705|title=Ravens vs USA Pioneers|date=6 Nov 2024|website=facebook|publisher=Canada Ravens Rugby League|access-date=9 Nov 2024}}
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!{{tooltip|J#|Jersey number}} !Player !Domestic team !{{Tooltip|Position|Main Position}} ! class=unsortable | Profile !Debut !Matches !Tries !Goals !Points | |||||||||
1 | align=left |Lauren Mueller | align=left | {{leagueicon|London Broncos|16}} London Broncos | {{rlp|FB|CE}} | [https://www.nrl.com/players/womens-rugby-league-world-cup/canada-ravens/lauren-mueller/ Yes] | 2022 | 7 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |0 |
2 | align=left |Brittany Jones | align=left | {{leagueicon|Wellington|16}} Alberta Broncos | {{rlp|WG}} | [https://www.nrl.com/players/womens-rugby-league-world-cup/canada-ravens/brittany-jones/ Yes] | 2022 | 4 | 2 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |8 |
3 | align=left |Petra Woods | align=left | {{leagueicon|Lézignan Sangliers|16}} Ontario Ospreys | {{rlp|CE|FB}} | [https://www.nrl.com/players/womens-rugby-league-world-cup/canada-ravens/petra-woods/ Yes] | 2022 | 7 | 8 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |32 |
4 | align=left |Candace Scholten | align=left | {{leagueicon|Lézignan Sangliers|16}} Ontario Ospreys | {{rlp|CE}} | No | 2022 | 3 | 2 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |8 |
5 | align=left |Andie Girard | align=left | {{leagueicon|Lézignan Sangliers|16}} Ontario Ospreys | {{rlp|WG}} | No | 2024 | 1 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |0 |
6 | align=left |Dani Franada | align=left | {{leagueicon|Wellington|16}} Alberta Broncos | {{rlp|SO}} | [https://www.nrl.com/players/womens-rugby-league-world-cup/canada-ravens/dani-frananda/ Yes] | 2022 | 6 | 1 | 20 | align=right |44 |
7 | align=left |Ale Lewis | align=left | {{leagueicon|Wellington|16}} Alberta Broncos | {{rlp|SH|HK}} | No | 2023 | 2 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |0 |
8 | align=left |Sarah Maguire | align=left | {{leagueicon|Wellington|16}} Alberta Broncos | {{rlp|PR}} | [https://www.nrl.com/players/womens-rugby-league-world-cup/canada-ravens/sarah-maguire/ Yes] | 2022 | 7 | 2 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |8 |
9 | align=left |Caitlin Sears | align=left | {{leagueicon|Newcastle|16}} Sydenham Swans | {{rlp|HK}} | No | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 3 | align=right |10 |
10 | align=left |Chantelle Crowl | align=left | {{leagueicon|St Helens|16}} St Helens | {{rlp|PR}} | [https://www.saintsrlfc.com/teams/sthelens-women/chantelle-crowl/ Yes] | 2023 | 3 | 4 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |16 |
11 | align=left |Gabrielle Hindley | align=left | {{leagueicon|Bundaberg|16}} BC Storm | {{rlp|SR}} | [https://www.nrl.com/players/womens-rugby-league-world-cup/canada-ravens/gabrielle-hindley/ Yes] | 2019 | 9 | 4 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |16 |
12 | align=left |Maddy Aberg | align=left | {{leagueicon|Wellington|16}} Alberta Broncos | {{rlp|CE|WG}} | [https://www.nrl.com/players/womens-rugby-league-world-cup/canada-ravens/maddy-aberg/ Yes] | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 2 | align=right |12 |
13 | align=left |Megan Pakulis | align=left | {{leagueicon|York RLFC|16}} York Valkyrie | {{rlp|LF}} | [https://www.yorkrlfc.com/valkyrie-squad-1/33 Yes] | 2017 | 11 | 8 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |32 |
14 | align=left |Natalie Tam | align=left | {{leagueicon|Lézignan Sangliers|16}} Ontario Ospreys | {{rlp|HK}} | [https://www.nrl.com/players/womens-rugby-league-world-cup/canada-ravens/natalie-tam/ Yes] | 2017 | 8 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |0 |
15 | align=left |Rachel Choboter | align=left | {{leagueicon|Hemel|16}} Mount Albert Lions | {{rlp|HK}} | [https://www.nrl.com/players/womens-rugby-league-world-cup/canada-ravens/rachel-choboter/ Yes] | 2022 | 5 | 1 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |4 |
16 | align=left |Tamisha Toussaint | align=left | {{leagueicon|Lézignan Sangliers|16}} Ontario Ospreys | {{rlp|PR}} | No | 2023 | 2 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |0 |
17 | align=left |Eleta Mitton | align=left | {{leagueicon|Lézignan Sangliers|16}} Ontario Ospreys | {{rlp|LF}} | No | 2024 | 1 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |0 |
18 | align=left |Ada Okonkwo | align=left | {{leagueicon|Bundaberg|16}} BC Storm | {{rlp|PR}} | [https://www.nrl.com/players/womens-rugby-league-world-cup/canada-ravens/ada-jane-okonkwo/ Yes] | 2022 | 7 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |0 |
19 | align=left |Bethany Hofstetter | align=left | {{leagueicon|Lézignan Sangliers|16}} Ontario Ospreys | {{rlp|SR}} | No | {{mdash}} | style="color:lightgray" |0 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |0 |
{{ndash}} | align=left |Savannah Bacchus | align=left | {{leagueicon|Hemel|16}} Mount Albert Lions | {{rlp|CE}} | No | 2023 | 1 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |0 |
{{ndash}} | align=left |Sara Canini | align=left | {{leagueicon|Lézignan Sangliers|16}} Ontario Ospreys | {{rlp|CE}} | No | {{mdash}} | style="color:lightgray" |0 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |0 |
{{ndash}} | align=left |Natasha Naismith | align=left | {{leagueicon|Lézignan Sangliers|16}} Ontario Ospreys | {{rlp|SH}} | [https://www.nrl.com/players/womens-rugby-league-world-cup/canada-ravens/natasha-naismith/ Yes] | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 6 | align=right |20 |
{{ndash}} | align=left |Fedelia Omoghan | align=left | {{leagueicon|Lézignan Sangliers|16}} Ontario Ospreys | {{rlp|PR}} | No | 2017 | 4 | 2 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |8 |
{{ndash}} | align=left |Jessica Batemen | align=left | {{leagueicon|Wellington|16}} Alberta Broncos | {{rlp|SR}} | No | {{mdash}} | style="color:lightgray" |0 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | style="color:lightgray" |0 | align=right |0 |
Support Staff for the tournament are
- Coach: Mike Castle.
Notes:
- Fedelia Angeles played in the 2017 World Cup as Fedelia Omoghan.
- Ada Okonkwo-Dappa previously played as Ada Okonkwo.
- Chantelle Crowl previously played for England.
Results
= Full internationals =
== Upcoming fixtures ==
- 2025 World Series tournament, to determine the 8th and final spot at the 2026 World Cup. Two semi-finals have been scheduled:
- {{flagdeco|Canada}} Canada (Rank: 9) vs {{rlw-l|Fiji}} (Rank: 16) at Terry Fox Stadium, Brampton, Ontario on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.
- {{rlw-l|IRE}} (Rank: 7) vs {{rlw-l|Nigeria}} (Rank: 17) at Terry Fox Stadium, Brampton, Ontario on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.
- The winners will play a Final at Lamport Stadium, Toronto, Ontario on Sunday, 26 October 2025.{{Cite web|url=https://www.intrl.sport/article/407/canada-to-host-historic-irl-womens-world-series|title=Canada to host historic IRL Women's World Series|date=20 Mar 2025|website=International Rugby League|access-date=21 Mar 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2025/03/21/unfinished-business-bulikula-set-for-world-series-in-canada/|title=Unfinished business: Bulikula set for World Series in Canada|last=Walter|first=Brad|date=21 Mar 2025|website=NRL|access-date=21 Mar 2025}}
= Other Matches =
= Nines =
Past squads
= 2017 World Cup =
{{main article|2017 Women's Rugby League World Cup squads}}
Squad to the 2017 Women's Rugby League World Cup:{{Cite news|url=http://www.rlwc2017.com/news/canada-ravens-womens-squad-named-world-cup|title=Canada Ravens Women's Squad Named for World Cup|date=2017-10-10|work=Rugby League World Cup|access-date=2017-10-14|language=en}} Maira Acevedo (British Columbia), Gillian Boag (British Columbia), Nina Bui (Ontario), Andrea Burk (British Columbia), Christina Burnham (British Columbia), Mackenzie Fane (Ontario), Kathleen Grudzinski (British Columbia), Janai Haupapa (Alberta), Michelle Helmeczi (Alberta), Natalie King (British Columbia), Kelcey Leavitt (Alberta), Mandy Marchak (British Columbia), Sabrina McDaid (Ontario), Wealtha Jade Menin Naglis (Alberta), Fedelia Omoghan (Ontario), Megan Pakulis (Ontario), Irene Patrinos (Ontario), Stevi Schnoor (British Columbia), Natasha Smith (British Columbia), Elizabeth Steele (Alberta), Natalie Tam (Ontario), Tiera Thomas-Reynolds (Ontario), Barbara Waddell (Forrestville Ferrets), and Petra Woods (Ontario).
The team was coached by Mike Castle.
= Tour of Serbia =
The following players participated in the two Test Match tour of Serbia in September 2019: Chantalle Bracken (Jersey number 11), Tanya Dordevic (12), Brittany Douglas (16), Sarah Duncan (6), MacKenzie Fane (13) (Captain), Jennifer Garford (10), Simran Gillar (17), Megean Gosselin (3), Gabrielle Hindley (15), Hailey Karoum (9), Krista Kent (8), Sabrina McDaid (2), Lea Milošević (4), Natasha Naismith (7), Kaila Pickering (1), Melissa Šešelja (5), and Ben Skinner (14).
The team was coached by Ben Fleming.{{Cite web|url=https://yorkulions.ca/news/2019/9/24/womens-rugby-naismith-shines-in-serbia-for-team-canada.aspx|title=Naismith Shines in Serbia For Team Canada|last=Issa|first=Muad|date=24 September 2019|website=York University|access-date=18 April 2022}}
= United States in April 2022 =
The following players participated in the Ravens' Test Match on Saturday, 16 April 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://www.intrl.sport/news/canada-ravens-to-host-usa-redtails-in-first-women-s-senior-international-match-of-the-year/|title=Canada Ravens To Host Usa Redtails in First Women'S Senior International Match of the Year|date=14 April 2022|website=Canada Ravens|access-date=18 April 2022}}
Alanna Fittes, Brittany Jones, Ferris Sandboe, Candace Scholten, Petra Woods, Natasha Naismith, Sabrina McDaid, Kristy Sargent, Natalie Tam, Elizabeth Steele, Gabrielle Hindley, Sarah Maguire, Megan Pakulis, Christina Burnham, Ada Okonkwo, Demi Swann, and Zoey Siciliano.
The team was coached by Mike Castle.
The following players participated in a development, or "Select" team match that was held on 16 April 2022, prior to the Test Match.
Ashley Holt, Miriama Naibosali, Megan Buchanan, Savannah Bacchas, Brittany Douglas, Steph Hovdestad, Krista Kent, Alix Evans, Tamisha Toussaint, Maddy Aberg, Valerie Wideski, and Katie Grudzinski. There were four players that played in both the "Select" match and the Test match, namely: Brittany Jones, Zoey Siciliano, Demi Swann and Christina Burnham.
= 2021 World Cup =
{{main article|2021 Women's Rugby League World Cup squads}}
Squad to the postponed 2021 Women's Rugby League World Cup held in November 2022:{{Cite web|url=https://www.rmotoday.com/rugby/canadian-women-prepare-for-second-appearance-at-rugby-league-world-cup-5799096|title=Canadian women prepare for second appearance at Rugby League World Cup|last=Davidson|first=Neil|date=9 Sep 2022|website=RMO Today.com|access-date=19 Sep 2022|archive-date=20 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172841/https://www.rmotoday.com/rugby/canadian-women-prepare-for-second-appearance-at-rugby-league-world-cup-5799096|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/09/19/rugby-league-world-cup-2021-official-womens-squads/|title=Rugby League World Cup 2021: Official women's squads|date=19 Sep 2022|website=NRL|access-date=19 Sep 2022}} Maddy Aberg (jersey number 14), Nina Bui (15), Rachel Choboter (16), Brittany Douglas (17), Alix Evans (18), Alanna Fittes (6), Dani Frananda (1), Karina Gauto (5), Gabrielle Hindley (11) (Captain), Brittany Jones (2), Sarah Maguire (12), Laura Mariu (10), Sabrina McDaid (7), Jade Menin (19), Lauren Mueller (20), Natasha Naismith (21), Ada Okonkwo (22), Megan Pakulis (13), Ferris Sandboe (3), Kristy Sargent (8), Zoey Siciliano (23), Elizabeth Steele (24), Natalie Tam (9), and Petra Woods (4).
The team was coached by Mike Castle.
= 2023 Americas North tournament in Jamaica =
Squad for the 2023 Americas North tournament held in September 2023:{{Cite web|url=https://www.intrl.sport/news/crowl-boost-for-canada-in-americas-championships-against-jamaica-usa/|title=Crowl Boost for Canada In Americas Championships against Jamaica, USA|date=20 September 2023|website=International Rugby League|access-date=20 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928132006/https://www.intrl.sport/news/crowl-boost-for-canada-in-americas-championships-against-jamaica-usa/ |archive-date=28 September 2023}} Maddy Aberg (jersey number in game two, 4). Fedelia Angeles (Omoghan) (17), Savannah Bacchus (game one 14), Matilda Butler (game one 4). Rachel Choboter (12). Chantelle Crowl (11), Dani Franada (6), Erin Gawley (2), Gabrielle Hindley (9), Brittany Jones (game one 5), Ale Lewis (7), Ada Okonkwo-Dappa (16), Megan Pakulis (13), Sarah Maguire (10), Lauren Mueller (3), Ferris Sandboe (5), Elizabeth Steele (8), Natalie Tam (14), Tamisha Toussaint (15), and Petra Woods (1).
The team was coached by Mike Castle and managed by Katie Grudzinski.
See also
{{Portal|Sports|Canada}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|http://www.canadarugbyleague.com/}}
- {{Facebook|CanadaRavens}}
- {{instagram|canadaravens}}
{{Rugby League in Canada}}
{{National sports teams of Canada}}
{{International rugby league}}
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