Canada and Scotland reach World Cup quarterfinals in Pool B

Canada and Scotland moved a step closer to the knockouts of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup on Saturday as commanding wins at Salford Community Stadium sealed places in the quarterfinals, while Wales now face an uphill battle to progress. Canada overwhelmed Wales 42-0 in the lunchtime kick‑off and Scotland beat Fiji 29-15 in the afternoon, leaving Pool B all but decided with one round of fixtures remaining.

Canada’s victory underlined their status as one of the tournament favourites. McKinley Hunt scored twice and Alysha Corrigan, Asia Hogan‑Rochester, Taylor Perry and Brittany Kassil also crossed the whitewash as the Maple Leafs picked up a bonus point. Sophie de Goede converted all six tries. The result guaranteed Canada a quarterfinal berth with a match to spare and leaves them on course to top Pool B if they beat Scotland next week. Captain Alex Tessier said the side had to weather an early Welsh surge before asserting control, praising the forwards’ setpiece dominance and composure under pressure.

Scotland’s win over Fiji clinched their first quarterfinal place at a World Cup since 2002. Francesca McGhie grabbed a brace and Emma Orr produced a late individual score as the...