RFC Verdict
France defeated Canada by 16 points, 21–5.
| Winner | France |
|---|---|
| Margin | 16 |
| Verified score | 21–5 |
WXV 2026
Full Time
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FRA
France
21–5
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CAN
Canada
DateSeptember 26, 2026
VenueStade Marcel Deflandre, La Rochelle, France
Match Highlights
RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0
DATA-BACKEDMatch Intelligence
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Inside the Numbers
26 total points were scored.
France scored 81% of the match points.
The total was 30.8 points below the competition average of 56.8.
| Total points | 26 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 16 |
Form Guide
France: W W L
Canada: L D W
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
Records & Milestones
This matched the closest recorded finish between these teams.
RFC currently has 3 completed meetings between these teams available in this dataset.
| Recorded meetings | 3 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
Key Battle
Canada’s attack (31.7 points per match) against France’s defence (19.7 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| France points for | 21.3 |
|---|---|
| France points against | 19.7 |
| Canada points for | 31.7 |
| Canada points against | 24.3 |
What This Means
France is now 2-0-1 in this competition and on a 2-match winning run.
Canada is now 1-1-1 in this competition.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
What’s Next
Canada next faces England — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 6:00 PM.
France next faces New Zealand — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 9:05 PM.
| Source | Verified competition schedule |
|---|
RFC Match Insight
This is the closest meeting between these teams currently available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Closest meeting
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: France vs Canada
- Method
- Identifies whether the current result matches the smallest recorded margin.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 16:09:06 UTC
Data used
| Current Margin | 16 |
|---|---|
| Smallest Recorded Margin | 16 |
| Meetings | 3 |
RFC currently has 3 completed meetings between France and Canada available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Recorded meetings
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: France vs Canada
- Method
- Counts completed meetings between two teams.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 16:09:06 UTC
Data used
| Meetings | 3 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | France |
| Away Team | Canada |
Their recorded meetings average 44.7 combined points.
- Definition
- Meeting scoring average
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: France vs Canada
- Method
- Calculates average combined points across recorded meetings.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 16:09:06 UTC
Data used
| Combined Points | 134 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 3 |
| Average | 44.7 |
RFC Match Centre
Full TimeMatch Details
DateSeptember 26, 2026Match date
VenueStade Marcel Deflandre, La Rochelle, FranceMatch venue
StatusFull TimeFinal whistle
The officiating team
5 officialsMatch Officials
RefereeMaggie Cogger-OrrLead match official
Assistant Referee 1Ruairidh Campbell
Assistant Referee 2Rebecca Piddlesden
TV Match OfficialStefano Penne
Foul Play Review Officer (FPRO)Brian MacNeice
France
Starting XV
- –Francois RatierHead Coach
- 1Yllana BrosseauProp
- 2Elisa RiffonneauHooker
- 3Assia KhalfaouiProp
- 4Julia GroszLock
- 5
- 6Axelle BerthoumieuFlanker
- 7Mouna ToureFlanker
- 8Lea ChamponNumber 8
- 9Pauline Bourdon SansusScrum Half
- 10Carla ArbezFly Half
- 11Lea MurieWing
- 12Teani FeleuCentre
- 13Gaby VernierCentre
- 14Marie IbanezWing
- 15Emilie BoulardFull Back
Replacements
- 16Mathilde LazarkoReplacement
- 17Amalia BazolaReplacement
- 18Annaelle DeshayeReplacement
- 19Lou RoboamReplacement
- 20Elsa PeyrasReplacement
- 21Alexandra ChambonReplacement
- 22Lina QueyroiReplacement
- 23Elodie FernandezReplacement
Canada
Starting XV
- –Kevin RouetHead Coach
- 1Mikiela NelsonProp
- 2Kiki IdowuHooker
- 3DaLeaka MeninProp
- 4Rachel SmithLock
- 5Laetitia RoyerLock
- 6Fabiola FortezaFlanker
- 7Julia OmokhualeFlanker
- 8Lizzie GibsonNumber 8
- 9Olivia AppsScrum Half
- 10Taylor PerryFly Half
- 11Charity WilliamsWing
- 12Alex TessierCentre
- 13Florence SymondsCentre
- 14Aurora BowieWing
- 15Savannah BauderFull Back
Replacements
- 16Taylor McKnightReplacement
- 17Sophia McDonaldReplacement
- 18Brooke RempelReplacement
- 19Pamphinette BuisaReplacement
- 20Emily ClarkReplacement
- 21Gabrielle SenftReplacement
- 22Justine PelletierReplacement
- 23Claire GallagherReplacement
23′
🏉
Try5–0
Emilie BoulardFrance24′
◆
Conversion7–0
Carla ArbezFrance30′
🟨
Yellow Card7–0
Charity WilliamsCanada35′
🏉
Try7–5
Lizzie GibsonCanada36′
◆
Missed Conversion7–5
Savannah BauderCanada50′
🏉
Try12–5
Emilie BoulardFrance51′
◆
Conversion14–5
Carla ArbezFrance79′
🏉
Try19–5
Alexandra ChambonFrance80′
◆
Conversion21–5
Lina QueyroiFranceFranceAnimated Team ComparisonCanada
OverviewTeam comparison
Points
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Tries
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KickingTeam comparison
Conversions
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DisciplineTeam comparison
Yellow Cards
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FRACAN
France
PlayerMinPtsCarMetresTkls
Canada
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Meetings currently recorded by RFC
2Meetings
1France wins
0Draws
1Canada wins
Recent meetings
FranceSeptember 26, 2026 · WXV 2026 · Stade Marcel Deflandre, La Rochelle, France
21 – 5CanadaFranceSeptember 29, 2024 · WXV 2024 · BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
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