who won the rugby today

Today, August 9, 2025, in rugby, Canada's Women's Rugby Team won their final warm-up game ahead of the Rugby World Cup by defeating Ireland 47–26 at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Canada showcased a dominant performance, scoring five tries in the first half and maintaining control throughout the match. Florence Symonds scored twice early on, with additional tries from Justine Pelletier, DeLeaka Menin, Paige Farries, Julia Schell, and Sophie de Goede. Sophie de Goede also successfully converted six out of seven attempts. Fabiola Forteza was named Player of the Match for her outstanding contributions across the field. This victory boosts Canada’s readiness for the upcoming Rugby World Cup, officially positioning them as the second-ranked team globally in women's rugby rankings. Their first World Cup match is scheduled against Fiji on August 23, 2025, in York, England. No other specific winner information for men's or other rugby matches today was highlighted, but this Canadian women's international match stands out as a significant result today in rugby.