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Alysha Corrigan scored a crucial try as Canada defeated England 24-21 in front of a record 18,621 fans, ending England's 41-game winning streak. The Prince Edward Island rugby player made the moment even more special by having her four-year-old niece walk out with her for the national anthem.
Canada's women's rugby team secured a historic victory over England in front of 18,621 fans at Toronto's BMO Field, the largest home crowd ever for the team. The win marks a breakthrough moment for women's rugby in Canada.
In front of a record-breaking crowd in Toronto, Canada's women's rugby team defeated world champions England 24-21, ending a nearly four-year unbeaten streak. The thrilling comeback victory marks a historic moment for Canadian women's rugby and sets up an intense rematch next week.
Canada's women's rugby team pulled off a stunning 24-21 victory over world champions England, ending their incredible four-year, 40-test unbeaten streak. The dramatic win came in the final minutes before a roaring home crowd in Toronto.
Canada's women's rugby team just achieved something no nation had done in years: they stopped England's record-breaking 39-match winning streak with a thrilling 26-26 tie. The result marks a turning point for Canadian rugby and proves they can compete with the world's best.
A year after their heartbreaking World Cup final loss, Canada's women's rugby team is seeing doors open worldwide. Players are landing professional contracts overseas and inspiring a new generation at home.
Canada's women's rugby team fought England to a thrilling 26-26 draw, ending the Red Roses' incredible 39-game winning streak. The sold-out match in Exeter delivered eight tries and went down to the final play, giving Canada their first non-loss on English soil.
World Cup runners-up Canada showcased their championship caliber with an electrifying 10-try performance against Scotland in Edinburgh. Despite the lopsided score, Scotland's women gave home fans four tries to celebrate in the WXV opener.
Two-time Paralympic champion Danielle Dorris led Canada to its first medal at the Para Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, touching the wall first but earning silver based on the sport's unique scoring system. The 23-year-old from Moncton also helped set a Canadian record in relay competition.
Twenty of Canada's best Para swimmers are heading to California this week for their biggest test before the 2028 LA Paralympic Games. Led by four veteran champions, the team represents a powerful mix of experience and fresh talent ready to prove themselves on the world stage.
Down by three goals with minutes left, Canada pulled off a stunning fourth-quarter rally to defeat the United States 9-8 and win the first-ever Pan-American Men's Lacrosse Championship. Alex Simmons scored the game-winner with just 20 seconds remaining in one of the most dramatic finishes in international lacrosse history.
The United States men and Canada women claimed flag football world championships in Germany, with Mexico's women and Canada's men earning historic Olympic spots for LA 2028. Five nations celebrated as flag football prepares for its Olympic debut.