LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to Ottawa after a trip to London that saw him meet with four other prime ministers and attend the Women’s Rugby World Cup final. Carney says that his meetings with U.K, Australian, Icelandic and Spanish prime ministers on Friday is a “necessary” step in the government’s goal […] Transport
The Tragically Hip guitarist Rob Baker has added his voice to those behind the Canadian women’s rugby team with a message of support Friday on the eve of the Rugby World Cup final against host England. The band has already done its bit to help by teaming up with Rugby Canada on a Tragically Hip […] Events
Mark Carney joins other public figures who have thrown their support behind the plucky Canadian squad. Politics
This will truly be a Titanic struggle. Other
Montreal (AFP) — It’s not quite David taking on Goliath as Canada challenge England in Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final but the financial gulf between the two teams is vast. While the world number one hosts can wallow in the riches of a full professional set-up, the second-ranked Canadians resorted to crowdfunding to raise […] Other
Canada are at least co-favourites for next Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final. Other
BRISTOL — Alysha Corrigan scored two tries in a dominant first half and Canada routed Australia 46-5 in Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal action Saturday. Asia Hogan-Rochester opened the scoring with a try in the second minute, and the second-ranked Canadians dominated No. 7 Australia on both sides of the ball from there. Captain Sophie […] Sport
Underdog Scotland made Canada miss 27 tackles, but Canada always found another gear to slip into, especially through its pack Sport
