Canada Ravens set to face U.S. Hawks in Women’s Rugby League World Cup qualifier
Fresh from an 80-0 drubbing of the U.S. Pioneers developmental squad, the Canada Ravens look to take a step closer to the 2026 Women’s Rugby League World Cup with a win Saturday over the full American team in Jacksonville, Fla.
The 16th-ranked U.S. Hawks progressed to Saturday’s final at the University of North Florida with a 42-0 victory over No. 23 Jamaica on Wednesday. Eighth-ranked Canada was originally slated to face No. 12 Brazil in semifinal play but the South American side pulled out due to financial reasons.
As the top-ranked side, Canada was given a bye to the final in Brazil’s absence, with a warm-up match Wednesday against the U.S. Pioneers. Canada beat Brazil 22-16 when they met at the last World Cup in November 2022.
Saturday’s winner will represent the region in next year’s inaugural 2025 World Series against No. 10 Ireland (Europe), No. 18 Nigeria (Middle East Africa) and No. 26 Fiji (Asia Pacific), likely in October-November.