Senior International Matches (Men)

Sat 11th July 2026   - KO  14:00 - Dordtsche Rugby Club, Dordrecht , Netherlands
Official: Moray Gilland (Scotland)

Netherlands

6

FT

34

Half Time
0 - 22

Canada

Tries

Rowan SCHUILING (75)

Toby HORN (7)
Fynn MURPHY (9)
Jason CHUCK (19)
Matthew FISH (27)
Nathan ROBERTS (35)
Luka WICKEN (79)

Goals

Rick BAATS (1/1)

Toby HORN (5/6)

Match Preview: Netherlands and Canada Men Name Squads For Saturday's International In Dordrecht

Netherlands will take on Canada for the first time when the nations meet tomorrow (Saturday) 11 July, in newly opened facilities at Dordtsche Rugby Club, Dordrecht (kick off 2pm, local time) for world ranking points.

The Wolverines complete their three-game European tour against the 11th ranked Oranje, looking to get back to winning ways having lost to Scotland, 22-10. For Netherlands the game marks a new era, under head coach James Adams who takes the reigns for the first time.

He hands debuts to Bert Kuijpers, Joris van Lankveld, Robin Raaijmakers, Miquel Raven, Bjorn Scheffers as he builds towards Euro B in October. The squad will also feature the three Kuijpers brothers, Bert, Paul and Kees.

“We're looking forward to welcoming Canada. They're a quality side and we know it'll be a tough challenge,” said Adams. “Last year's results weren't where we wanted them to be, so this is a great opportunity for us to make amends. The lads have worked hard, they're proud to represent their country, and I know they'll give everything they've got for each other and for the Orange jersey.”

Canada make a number of changes from the side that faced the Bravehearts, with influential captain Blake Mahovic and Jalen Harrison joining Dillon Goos on the injury list. Jacob Bourne and Jordan Cella are also both unavailable, while Oliver Lenahan and Blake Marshall have departed ahead of the 2026 U19 European Championship Shield.

The squad welcomes four debutants in Ethan Chantler, Thomas Dickinson, Garin Nicholls and Ewan Lawton, while Kyle Yurkiw returns from injury in game one against Ireland.

Canada head coach, Aaron Zimmerle, commented: “Scotland was a tough result but this group showed tremendous character and we’re proud of the effort they put in. We’re using that experience as fuel heading into Dordrecht.

“The Netherlands will be the toughest test of this tour. Playing the highest-ranked nation we’ve faced on this trip, in the final game of the tour, should bring out the best in this group and we’re looking forward to the challenge.

“Ethan, Thomas, Garin and Ewan have all earned this opportunity and I have no doubt they’ll rise to the occasion on what is a big stage for Canadian Rugby League. This tour has been a tremendous experience for everyone involved in the programme. We’re determined to finish it on a high.”

The match will be refereed by Belgium-based Scotsman, Moray Gilland.

Netherlands (squad): Francis APPLETON, Hidde VAN DE BERG (Amsterdam Cobras), Bert KUYPERS, Bjorn Scheffers, Joris Van lankveld, Kees KUIJPERS, Rick BAATS, Robin Raaijmakers (Brabant Bears), Kwinten ROELEVELD (Den Haag Knights), Shaden Lavia (Rotterdam Pitbulls), Arie Razoux-Schultz, Dimitri HARINGA, Max VAN DE STROOM, Mike PRINS, Miquel Raven, PAUL KUIJPERS, Rowan SCHUILING, Sam KLUMPERT, Sylvan VONKEN (Zwolle Wolves)

Canada (squad): Ewan LAWTON (Alberta Broncos), Garin NICHOLLS (Bedford Tigers), Jason CHUCK (Brampton Beavers), Charles CURRAN, Ethan CHANTLER, Gregory Wise, Kyle YURKIW (Brantford Broncos), Doug HOWARD (Leichhardt Wanderers), Augustus MURPHY, Luka WICKEN (Royal City Goons), Matthew FISH, Mitchell TALBOT, Nathan ROBERTS, Richard LEBEL (Tavistock Trash Pandas), Thomas DICKINSON (Vancouver Dragons), Fynn MURPHY (Vancouver Valley Vipers), Michael SNOOK (W), Toby HORN (Whistler Wolves)

10 July 2026
1 Dimitri HARINGA
Full Back
Gregory WISE 1
2 Miquel Raven
Right Wing
Fynn MURPHY 2
3 Hidde VAN DE BERG
Right Centre
Ewan LAWTON 3
4 Mike PRINS
Left Centre
Richard LEBEL 4
5 Arie Razoux-Schultz
Left Wing
Luka WICKEN 5
6 PAUL KUIJPERS
Stand Off
Thomas DICKINSON 6
7 Kees KUIJPERS
Scrum Half
Toby HORN 7
8 Joris Van lankveld
Prop
Matthew FISH 8
9 Rick BAATS
Hooker
Nathan ROBERTS 9
10 Robin Raaijmakers
Prop
Charles CURRAN 10
11 Kwinten ROELEVELD
Second Row
Augustus MURPHY 11
12 Rowan SCHUILING
Second Row
Doug HOWARD 12
23 Sylvan VONKEN
Loose Forward
Jason CHUCK 13
15 Max VAN DE STROOM
Int 1
Kyle YURKIW 14
19 Francis APPLETON
Int 2
Michael SNOOK 15
16 Bert KUYPERS
Int 3
Garin NICHOLLS 16
14 Sam KLUMPERT
Int 4
Ethan CHANTLER 17
17 Shaden Lavia
Reserve 1
Mitchell TALBOT 18
Match Report: Canada men win their final game in Europe against Netherlands 6-34

Canada’s men won the last match of their three-game tour of Europe, earning a convincing 34-6 success against Netherlands at Dordtsche Rugby Club, Dordrecht, for world ranking points. The Wolverines had six different try scores, scrum half Tom Horn finishing with 14 points, to end their trip with two wins.

Ewan Lawton, stand off Tom Dickinson, Garin Nicholls and Ethan Chantler all made their Test debuts for the visitors, who led 22-0 at the break after a dominant first half, but it took until the hour mark - when hooker Nathan Roberts darted over - for them to be safe.

Canada head coach, Aaron Zimmerle, noted: “We were great in the first half, scoring three sensational tries. Netherlands were very physical so even though we were ahead it was still always in the balance.

“With two good wins against Norway and Netherlands, both above us on the rankings and a gritty loss to Scotland, the tour has been a great step forward for Canadian RL. I know the boys and myself are very excited to reunite in October and continue our development against Jamaica.”

Netherlands were a new look side in James Adams’ first game as head coach, back rower Rowan Schuiling with a late consolation score. “Canada played exceptionally well as a team and deserved their victory,” said Adams.

“It was our first game of the season and I think that showed in the opening stages. It took us around 15 minutes to settle in and start playing the way we know we can. The lads gave absolutely everything and I'm incredibly proud of their effort and commitment.

“At this level, though, effort alone isn't enough, it has to be matched by accurate execution and, unfortunately, we didn't do that consistently enough for large parts. We'll learn a lot from the experience, and I'm confident we'll be better because of it. Hopefully, it's also a wake-up call for some of the boys about the level required to be successful in international rugby league.”

12 July 2026