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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 10h

We're taking a break, post-Women's Rugby World Cup, so no new episode this week.

We're currently gearing up for Canada's Men's tour of Europe, and the CUMRC tournament, both held in November.

We're also looking to set up some interviews, so keep an eye out for those!

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 5d

We have our confirmation of dates & opponents for Canada Men's tour of Europe in November!

- Nov 8, vs Romania in Bucharest, 11am ET
- Nov 15, vs Georgia in Batumi, 8am ET
- Nov 22, vs Portugal in TBC, TBC ET

#RugbyCA | #OneSquad
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CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM TO CONCLUDE 2025 WITH THREE EUROPEAN TEST MATCHES

Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team has confirmed three additional international test matches to close out the 2025 calendar year. The team will face Romania, Georgia, and Portugal on tour, with each fixture se...

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to Emily Tuttosi, Sophie de Goede, and Justine Pelletier, on being named to the Women's XVs Dream Team for 2025!

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 6d

NEW EPISODE ALERT!

Canada may have lost out on lifting the Women's Rugby World Cup trophy, but not without a fight.

And they won hearts & minds, across Canada & the world.

So, in the long term, mission accomplished.

Check it out: www.lerougerugby.ca/podcast/lrr-...

LRR 246: Triumph and Disaster — Le Rouge Rugby

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 7d

NEW EPISODE ALERT!

Canada may have lost out on lifting the Women's Rugby World Cup trophy, but not without a fight.

And they won hearts & minds, across Canada & the world.

So, in the long term, mission accomplished.

Check it out: open.spotify.com/episode/41FQ...

Episode 246: Triumph and Disaster

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 8d

Today - and every day - #EveryChildMatters

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 8d

And so, the Women's Rugby World Cup is over.

The cycle resets. All eyes on Australia.

We go again.

#RWC2025 | #WomensRugby

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 11d

Do you know how Goede you have to be to miss half the year through injury, lose the Rugby World Cup Final, and STILL be named Women's Player of the Year?!?

Amazing, fully deserved achievement for Sophie de GOATe!

🇨🇦🐐

#RugbyCA | #OneSquad | #RWC2025

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 11d

Canadians watching England lift the WRWC trophy, after their epic match that they won fair & square:

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 11d

Technically, with Mackenzie Carson in the England squad, at least one Canadian-born player is world champion.

Yes, I am coping well with the result; why do you ask?

#CANvENG | #RWC2025

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 11d

Not all fairytales have happy endings...

In the home of rugby, up against a titanic England side, our ladies come up short.

Still, they had a phenomenal tournament, and the world now knows how great they are.

Canada loves this team! 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

Full time: 13-33

#CANvENG | #RWC2025

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 11d

After 40, England are in full control.

Forcing Canada into playing THEIR game, and leading by 3 tries to 1.

The difference between a fully professional outfit, and one that had to crowdsource to get this far.

40 more to go.

Halftime: 8-21

#CANvENG | #RWC2025

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 11d

10 mins in, and tries to both teams.

England gets their conversion.

For the first time in this tournament, Canada is behind.

CAN 5-7 ENG

#CANvENG | #RWC2025

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 11d

The Women's Rugby World Cup Final!

Here we go...

#CANvENG | #RWC2025

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 12d

Less than 24 hours to go...

#RugbyCAN | #OneSquad | #RWC2025

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 13d

NEW EPISODE ALERT!

New Zealand and Canada - one of the greatest test matches in rugby history!

The Canadians took their style of rugby to the defending champions, winning an historic 34-19, and aim to go all the way in the World Cup Final!

Check it out: www.lerougerugby.ca/podcast/lrr-...

LRR 245: From the Dark, to the Blackout — Le Rouge Rugby

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 13d

Kevin Rouet names an unchanged side from the team that beat the Black Ferns, to go the distance against England in the Women's Rugby World Cup Final.

KO is 11am ET/8am PT on TSN 1 & 4, and CTV 2.

To quote Shania Twain; "Let's go, girls!"

#RugbyCA | #OneSquad | #RWC2025

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 14d

On the last Wednesday in September - Rowan's Law Day - , we remember Rowan Stringer, and remember the importance of concussion education.

Remember - if in doubt, sit them out!

For Rowan.
#RowansLawDay
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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 16d

Another fantastic video by @squidgerugby.bsky.social, on how amazing this Canadian team is, and how they were able to shut down the Black Ferns in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final:

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 19d

Sophie de GOATe

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 19d

On reflection, calling Canada the "dark horses" of the Women's Rugby World Cup, was an insult to Canada, horses, and maybe the dark as well.

#RWC2025

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 19d

Due to the timing of today's semi-final match, there will be no live updates during this game.

We'll all be too focused on the game, anyway.

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 19d

NEW EPISODE ALERT!

Canada's Women were ruthless in their WRWC QF against Australia, while Canada's men were shown ruthlessness by Fiji.

And national & provincial bodies unite for the National Growth Plan 2025-30.

Check it out: www.lerougerugby.ca/podcast/lrr-...

LRR 244: No Quarter Given — Le Rouge Rugby

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 20d

NEW EPISODE ALERT!

Canada's women were ruthless in their WRWC QF against Australia, while the men were shown ruthlessness by Fiji.

And national & provincial bodies unite for the National Growth Plan 2025-30.

Check it out: open.spotify.com/episode/0RYc...

Episode 244: No Quarter Given

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Le Rouge Rugby @lerougerugby.bsky.social · 21d

Canada name an unchanged matchday 23 for their semi-final clash against the Black Ferns.

Karen Paquin will earn her 50th cap, as Canada looks to make the Women's Rugby World Cup Final for the first time since 2014.

#RugbyCAN | #OneSquad | #RWC2025

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