Canada’s women’s rugby team appeared poised to do the impossible Saturday — beat England. Midway through the second half of their WXV 1 final, Canada’s Alex Tessier slipped through England’s line, darted up the field and slid in to touch. She then sent a kick soaring through the uprights to put Canada up 12-7. CBC | Sports News
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Soccer icon Christine Sinclair named co-owner of Northern Super League’s Vancouver Rise
Vancouver Rise FC says 41-year-old Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair will join majority owner Greg Kerfoot ahead of the Northern Super League’s first season, starting in April. CBC | Sports News
Read More »World’s best women’s rugby squads primed to play in WXV 1 tournament in Vancouver
Tyson Beukeboom doesn’t remember exactly where she was the moment her friends won Olympic silver at the Paris Games this summer. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Ceiling is high for Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ahmed, says Canada coach Marsch
When Canada reconvened for a pair of friendlies last week, the coach saw some players had already heeded his call, including Vancouver Whitecaps product Ali Ahmed. The 23-year-old midfielder started in both Canada’s 2-1 victory over the U.S. on Saturday and Tuesday’s 0-0 draw against Mexico. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Vancouver Rise revealed as name of city’s new women’s soccer team
The name and logo of Vancouver’s professional women’s soccer team were revealed on Monday, and the Vancouver Rise is now set to represent the city in the Northern Super League. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Soccer star Lionel Messi to miss game against Vancouver Whitecaps
The Whitecaps said in a statement to CBC that fans in attendance at the Saturday game will receive a complimentary ticket to a future 2024 regular season match. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Edmonton Oilers tie series with 4-3 OT win over Vancouver Canucks
Evan Bouchard scored 5:38 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers bounced back for a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Friday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Vancouver Canucks beat Nashville Predators 2-1 to regain series lead
J.T. Miller had a goal and assist as the Vancouver Canucks edged the Nashville Predators 2-1 to re-take the lead in their first-round playoff series. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian rugby 7s women defeat Australia to finish 3rd in Vancouver
The Canadian women’s rugby sevens squad claimed third place at the HSBC SVNS tournament at Vancouver’s B.C. Place after outlasting Australia 19-14 on Sunday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian rugby 7s women top U.S. to reach semifinals in Vancouver, men remain winless
Canada’s women’s rugby sevens team booked its place in the semifinals of the HSBC SVNS Series stop at Vancouver’s B.C. Place. CBC | Sports News
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