Sophie de Goede
Sophie de Goede is a talented Canadian rugby player known for her versatility and strength on the field. At 26 years old, she has made significant contributions to the Canadian women's rugby team, particularly in the back row. After recovering from a serious injury that sidelined her for 13 months, de Goede has returned to the starting lineup for important matches as Canada prepares for the Rugby World Cup.
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Recent news mentions
De Goede is the 15s captain and World Rugby’s Women’s Player of the year.
Canadian rugby sevens women kick off revamped HSBC SVNS season in Dubai
Canada· 2025-11-28
Sophie de Goede was recently named World Rugby player of the year following the Rugby World Cup.
Canadian presence felt in Harvard’s women’s rugby three-peatCanada· 2025-11-25
Sophie de Goede was recognized as the world player of the year after her impressive performances in the tournament.
England wins Women’s Rugby World Cup for the first time in 11 years, outclassing Canada
United States· 2025-09-28
Sophie de Goede won the World Rugby women’s XVs player of the year award.
Black Ferns v France: Braxton Sorensen-McGee named World Rugby women’s breakthrough player of the year
New Zealand· 2025-09-28
A Sophie de Goede penalty was all Canada could muster from a sustained attack.
England win Women’s World Cup with dominant display against Canada – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-28
Top tackler and carrier for her team, but her metres per carry figure was a paltry 0.9m.
Canada 13-33 England: Women’s Rugby World Cup player ratings | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025
United Kingdom· 2025-09-27
Sophie de Goede kicked a penalty for Canada to keep the score close during the final.
England beat Canada to win Women's Rugby World Cup in front of record crowd
Ghana· 2025-09-27Sophie de Goede added three points for Canada.
England outclass Canada to capture glorious Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025United Kingdom· 2025-09-27
Sophie de Goede is a player for Canada who warns the competition that they have a task ahead of them.
Vom Spendenaufruf zum Titel? Ein Amateurteam träumt vom WM-Coup
Luxembourg· 2025-09-27
Sophie de Goede is a second rower for the Canadian women's rugby team.
Canada’s showdown with England in women’s rugby is years in the making. Here’s what to expect on SaturdayCanada· 2025-09-26
World player of the year nominee Sophie de Goede.
Women's Rugby World Cup final: Why are Canada so good and will they beat England?United Kingdom· 2025-09-26
Sophie de Goede has led the World Cup in carries, offloads and lineout takes, as well as scoring 58 points.
Women’s Rugby World Cup final: When does Canada play England and how to watchCanada· 2025-09-26
Sophie de Goede is the second-highest scorer in the tournament and a finalist for World Rugby’s Women’s Player of the Year.
Canada and England to share women’s rugby’s biggest stage in World Cup final clashCanada· 2025-09-26
Nominated for a second time in a Women’s Rugby World Cup year, De Goede may have moved into the second row since her return in July after a year out with an ACL injury.
Black Ferns Jorja Miller and Braxton Sorensen-McGee nominated for World Rugby AwardsNew Zealand· 2025-09-22Sophie de Goede played a key role in stymying New Zealand's forwards and scored a try in the match.
Canada beat NZ in major rugby upset
Taiwan· 2025-09-21
Sophie de Goede knocked over a conversion for her own try after striding clear.
Women's Rugby World Cup: 'Fairytale' Canada deliver 'seismic' semi-final win over New ZealandUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-20
Sophie de Goede stymied New Zealand up front.
Black Ferns v Canada: World media reacts to Rugby World Cup semifinal lossNew Zealand· 2025-09-20
Sophie de Goede is one of the players in the Canada squad.
Black Ferns v Canada: Why first quarter could be telling in Women’s Rugby World Cup semifinalNew Zealand· 2025-09-19
Sophie de Goede excelled once again for Canada, being the linchpin in a fluid game.
Clinical Canada end Black Ferns’ reign and book place in Women’s Rugby World Cup final – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19Sophie de Goede played a key role in Canada's victory over New Zealand in the semi-final.
Women's Rugby World Cup: Canada beats defending champions New Zealand to secure spot in finalCanada· 2025-09-19
Sophie de Goede had one of her best matches for the side she used to captain.
Sophie de Goede shines in Canada’s formidable win over Australia | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025United Kingdom· 2025-09-13
Goal-kicking second row Sophie de Goede converted four of her side’s seven touchdowns and also crossed herself.
Canada breeze past Australia to set up World Cup semi-final against New Zealand – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-13
Sophie de Goede kicked four conversions and was named player of the match.
Canada routs Australia 46-5 in Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinalCanada· 2025-09-13
Sophie de Goede was the player of the match for her performance.
Canada crushes Wales 42-0, nearing Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinalsCanada· 2025-08-30
Captain Sophie de Goede, who recently returned from an anterior cruciate ligament tear, had the opening try in the sixth minute and added four conversions for Canada.
Canada tops Fiji at Women’s Rugby World Cup openerCanada· 2025-08-23
Sophie De Goede was the first to score for Canada against Fiji.
Julia Schell scores six tries as Canada thrash Fiji in Women’s Rugby World Cup | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025United Kingdom· 2025-08-23
Sophie de Goede might be the best women’s rugby player on the planet.
Black Ferns: Rugby World Cup prospects and challenges for defending championsNew Zealand· 2025-08-02
Sophie de Goede returns to the starting lineup as Canada hosts the U.S. in their final home game before the Rugby World Cup.
Sophie de Goede moves into a new role as Canada hosts U.S. in final home World Cup tune-upCanada· 2025-07-30
