Wales falls to Canada 14-0 in Neath rugby match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Wales lost 14-0 to Canada at the Gnoll in Neath as both teams prepared for the Rugby League World Cup. Dani Franada scored the opening try for Canada, followed by two tries from Megan Pakulis, each coming either side of halftime. Wales utilized several new players, including Jade Mullen and the Cardiff Demons trio of Zoe Heeley, Frances Layton, and Sioned Young. Ffion Lewis made her first Wales league appearance in five years after recovering from a knee injury. The Rugby League World Cup begins in October, where Wales will face Australia, England, and Samoa.
- •Wales loses 14-0 to Canada in rugby match.
- •Match held at the Gnoll in Neath.
- •Dani Franada and Megan Pakulis score for Canada.
- •Wales debuts several new players ahead of World Cup.
- •Ffion Lewis returns after five years.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Wales beaten by determined Canada in Neath
"Wales are nilled by Canada when beaten in Neath as they prepare for the Rugby League World Cup in Australia.
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