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12 September 2026

Canada outclass Scotland with 10-try rout in WXV opener

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Source reporting: BBC Sport https://feeds.bbci.co.uk/sport/rss.xml

Canada outclass Scotland with 10-try rout in WXV opener

Canada outclassed Scotland in their WXV Series opener in Edinburgh, running in 10 tries to claim a resounding victory. The Canadian side dominated across the park to register the big win in the tournament curtain-raiser. BBC Sport reported the result, noting Canada’s clear superiority as they notched the double-digit try haul in the Scottish capital. The outcome hands Canada strong momentum as the WXV gets under way, while Scotland face a tough task to shore up their defence after conceding heavily. The match set a decisive tone for both teams in the early stages of the competition.

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Scotland will need to tighten their defence after conceding 10 tries, while Canada carry clear momentum into the rest of the WXV series.

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