The New Zealand Black Ferns welcome the Canada Women's Rugby team in the 2025 Pacific Four Series in a clash of top-tier women's rugby. 

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The reigning Women's Rugby World Cup champions, the Black Ferns, will host the defending Pacific Four Series champions at the Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch. 

Led by the experienced Ruahei Demant, the Black Ferns are eager to test their might against the No. 2-ranked Canada, a formidable squad that won the title in last year's Pacific Four Series.

The match is a crucial test for both teams as they prepare for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

Here's everything to know about Black Ferns vs. Canada Women's Rugby, including lineups and kickoff time:

Black Ferns Vs. Canada Start Time

New Zealand Black Ferns vs. Canada begins at 11:35 p.m. ET on May 17.

How To Watch NZ Black Ferns Vs. Canada Women's Rugby

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Black Ferns Lineup

1. Chryss Viliko
2. Georgia Ponsonby
3. Amy Rule
4. Alana Bremner
5. Maiakawanakaulani Roos
6. Layla Sae
7. Kennedy Tukuafu
8. Liana Mikaele-Tu'u
9. Maia Joseph
10. Ruahei Demant
11. Ayesha Leti-I'iga
12. Sylvia Brunt
13. Amy du Plessis
14. Portia Woodman-Wickliffe
15. Braxton Sorenson-McGee

Substitutes: 16. Atlanta Lolohea, 17. Kate Henwood, 18. Tanya Kalounivale, 19. Maama Vaipulu, 20. Kaipo Olsen-Baker, 21. Iritana Hohaia, 22. Hannah King, 23. Mererangi Paul

Canada Women's Lineup

1. Brittany Kassil
2. Emily Tuttosi
3. DaLeaka Menin
4. Courtney O'Donnell
5. Laetitia Royer
6. Fabiola Forteza
7. Karen Paquin
8. Gabby Senft
9. Justine Pelletier
10. Claire Gallagher
11. Alysha Corrigan
12. Alex Tessier
13. Florence Symonds
14. Asia Hogan-Rochester
15. Julia Schell

Substitutes: 16. Gillian Boag, 17. McKinley Hunt, 18. Rori Wood, 19. Tyson Beukeboom, 20. Caroline Crossley, 21. Olivia Apps, 22. Shoshanah Seumanutafa, 23. Fancy Bermudez

New Zealand Black Ferns Fixtures

• Friday, May 16 - 11:35 p.m. ET - Black Ferns vs. Canada Women
• Friday, May 23 - 11:35 p.m. ET - Black Ferns vs. USA Women
• Friday, July 4 - 9:05 p.m. ET - Black Ferns vs. Black Ferns XV
• Friday, July 11 - 12:30 p.m. ET - Black Ferns vs. Australia Women

Canada Women's Rugby Fixtures

• Saturday, May 17 - 1 p.m. ET - Canada vs. New Zealand Black Ferns
• Friday, May 23 - 1 p.m. ET - Canada Women vs. Australia Wallaroos
• Saturday, July 5 – 10:00 a.m. ET – Canada Women vs. South Africa
• Saturday, July 12 – 10:00 a.m. ET – Canada Women vs. South Africa

World Rugby Women's Rankings

1. England – 97.56
2. Canada – 89.31
3. New Zealand – 89.01
4. France – 85.92
5. Ireland – 78.78
6. Australia – 77.73
7. Scotland – 76.56
8. Italy – 75.23
9. USA – 72.20
10. Wales – 70.81

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Groups

Pool A

• England
• Australia
• USA
• Samoa

Pool B

• Canada
• Scotland
• Wales
• Fiji

Pool C

• New Zealand
• Ireland
• Japan
• Spain

Pool D

• France
• Italy
• South Africa
• Brazil

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