7 d. ago Carney returning to Canada from U.K. trip of meetings and rugby

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

8 d. ago New Orleans may be sinking but Tragically Hip high on the Canadian women’s rugby team

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

9 d. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend Canada vs. England Rugby World Cup final

Mark Carney joins other public figures who have thrown their support behind the plucky Canadian squad.

Politics

9 d. ago Rugby World Cup: Canada is stacked with talent across the board

This will truly be a Titanic struggle.

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9 d. ago Canada’s women tilt for World Cup thanks to ‘incredible’ crowdfunding

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

2 w. ago Canada does the unthinkable and beats New Zealand at Rugby World Cup

Canada are at least co-favourites for next Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final.

Other

3 w. ago Canada routs Australia in Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal, New Zealand up next

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

4 w. ago Canada puts away Scotland to move unbeaten into Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals

Underdog Scotland made Canada miss 27 tackles, but Canada always found another gear to slip into, especially through its pack

Sport