Looks like the new widened, unlined artificial turf field at McMahon Stadium is already paying dividends.
Whereas before, even though soccer was played there at a local level there was always a question about holding big international events there because of the width.
Not only have they secured the women's NSL franchise but they will also
open Canada's Rugby World Cup qualifying against the US on August 22, 2025 in the Pacific Nations Cup.
The Canadian men are currently ranked 24th in the world, compared to No. 15 for the U.S. Eagles.
The six-team Pacific Nations Cup, which also features No. 9 Fiji, No. 13 Japan, No. 14 Samoa and No. 19 Tonga, will send three sides to the 2027 World Cup in Australia. But given Fiji and Japan have already qualified by virtue of their performance at the 2023 tournament, a top-five finish would do it for Canada if Fiji and Japan finish above it.
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