The WXV Global Series returned with a memorable run, treating fans to four sensational matches. From Canada taking down world champions England in front of 18,621 fans, to a record-breaking Black Ferns victory, captured through the lens of someone special.
With the countdown already underway for next week’s games, check out the social media highlights from the last few days!
Goodbye, Toronto
How exhilarating was BMO Field at the weekend? Toronto delivered one of the loudest, most passionate atmospheres of the whole WXV Global Series, as almost 20,000 fans showed up to support their players throughout the contest.
Thanks to Rugby Canada, we have the day well documented, giving fans a taste of how electrifying it all was. With Ottawa next, we can only hope we get to savour another memorable match on the pitch and in the stands.
@rugbycanada THANK YOU TORONTO 🍁 The Rugby Rematch Tour episode 1: presented by Canadian Tire 🇨🇦🏉 Next up: 👉 Canada v England 🗓️ October 23 @ 7pm ET 🏟️ TD Place, Ottawa 🎟️ Tickets still available through our link in bio. *** MERCI TORONTO 🍁 Épisode 1 de la tournée de revanche du rugby, présentée par Canadian Tire 🇨🇦🏉 Prochain rendez-vous : 👉 Canada c. Angleterre 🗓️ 23 octobre à 19 h HE 🏟️ TD Place, Ottawa 🎟️ Les billets sont toujours disponibles via le lien dans notre bio. #RugbyCA | #OneSquad | #EarnedNotGiven @Canadian Tire ♬ original sound - Rugby Canada
Another Wallaroo wonderkid takes the stage
A brace of tries, several line breaks, and a pace and speed that outmatched everyone on the pitch, plus a desire to have an impact throughout... welcome to Amelia Whitaker's era.
The 20-year-old wing was pure fire in the loose, consistently eluding Scottish tacklers, leaving a trail of chaos behind her.
With several young, promising talents on the rise, the Wallaroos are set for a new exciting chapter, as Whitaker has already shown.
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From the lens of a Black Fern
Grace Brooker, Black Fern number 214, was in the stands watching her fellow teammates make further history by bagging an 81-12 win over France, capturing some of the match's greatest moments through her lens.
She may not have been in the matchday 23 for the first match of the home series against France, but Brooker captured the game's essence and supporting her teammates in a different way, with a camera in her hands and her eyes fixed on the action.
Whether in the stands or on the pitch, the Black Ferns have a unique passion for the game, and Brooker's photography captures that, as the centre documented several moments that will not soon be forgotten.
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Wales under the Tokyo lights
Wales set foot in the sleepless, riveting city of Tokyo, where attention has already turned to Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, where they will face hosts Japan at the weekend in hopes of getting their WXV Global Series campaigns back on track.
Until then, for those wandering through and exploring the endless streets of one of the world's most sensational cities, we can only say: have fun and enjoy the Tokyo lights.
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Welcome home, Telesi Uhatafe
Telesi Uhatafe helped the USA land their fourth win in a row, and it happened in a special place: a stone's throw from utility back's Texas hometown.
After earning her first cap just a few months ago, the USA Women's Eagles number 334 returned to where it all began, with the crowd upping their support every time the 23-year-old made an impact. A special day for a special player who is determined to reach the top.
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