Ottawa will be hosting the highly anticipated 2023 World Rugby Pacific Four Series, a prestigious international women's rugby tournament. This exciting event marks the first major international women's rugby series held in Canada in eight years. Matches are being played on July 8 and July 14 at TD Place Stadium between 4 of the 7 highest ranked national teams including Canada, Australia, the United States and the reigning World Champion New Zealand Black Ferns.
A Celebration of Canadian Women's Rugby
Nathan Bombrys, CEO of Rugby Canada, expressed his excitement about hosting this prestigious event on home soil, saying, "We are excited to see our excellent Canadian National Team take on the best in the world in front of a home crowd. Our women made Canada so proud at the Rugby World Cup, getting so close to reaching the final. This tournament offers an opportunity for Canadians to rally behind their team, celebrating the women who proudly represent the nation. The matches will take place at TD Place stadium, a perfect venue for international rugby, where thousands of enthusiastic fans are expected to gather and show their support.”