Canada to host inaugural IRL Women’s World Series 2025

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Canada will host the inaugural IRL Women’s Rugby League World Series in October to determine the final berth at IRL Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026.

The World Series will be contested by nations from the IRL’s four regions – Canada (Americas), Fiji (Asia-Pacific), Ireland (Europe) and Nigeria (Middle East & Africa) – after an extensive and historic qualifying process.

The tournament will be staged with the support of the City of Brampton, Ontario.

Canada will meet Fiji and Ireland will take on Nigeria in the semi-finals at Terry Fox Stadium, Brampton, on October 21, with the winners to meet in the final on October 26 at Lamport Stadium, Toronto, which was home to former UK Super League franchise Toronto Wolfpack.

Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, said: “We are thrilled to welcome the 2025 Women’s Rugby League World Series to Brampton. This exciting event, hosted in partnership with International Rugby League and the Canadian Rugby League Association, will showcase the incredible talent of female athletes from around the world.

“With teams representing Canada, Fiji, Ireland, and Nigeria, Brampton will be at the heart of this international competition. We are particularly proud that the Canadian Ravens team will feature athletes from across the country, including local stars from the Ontario Osprey and Brampton Beavers.

“As we host matches at Terry Fox Stadium and community events at the Brampton Rugby Club, this event offers a unique opportunity to celebrate women in sport, foster community pride, and reinforce Brampton as a premier destination for world-class sporting events. We look forward to an inspiring week of competition and camaraderie”.

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