Canada Finish 5th in Perth: Stand 6th in Overall Standings
Vancouver 7s Canada in Pool with Australia, USA, Fiji
Canada had a good Day 2 winning both their games and finally defeating Japan this season, a team that seemed to have their number in the first two tournaments. The result is Canada finished 5th in the tournament and 6th overall as France passed them in the standings. Next up is Vancouver and Canada have been drawn in a pool with Australia, USA and Fiji, the fans will love the Canada v USA rivalry.
There are two more tournaments in March, Vancouver and New York before this phase of tournaments wraps up. Then there will be 3 tournaments starting in April as part of the World Championship Series, those tournaments will include these 8 teams plus 4 more from the SVNS 2 series. The Canada men are currently in the SVNS 2 series and hope to finish top four to advance.
Below are the Rugby Canada match reports and links to video highlights.
from Rugby Canada
Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team finished fifth at the 2026 HSBC SVNS Perth, beating the Japan on Sunday.
Canada will be back in action on home soil at HSBC Vancouver SVNS on March 7-8 at BC Place where Canadian rugby fans will be able to catch both of Canada’s Women’s and Men’s Sevens Teams in action. Buy tickets now at vansevens.com.
Canada 26 Fiji 19
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Fiji opened the scoring early, slipping through Canada’s defence to take a 5–0 lead after a missed conversion. Canada responded quickly, with Carissa Norsten sending Alysha Corrigan down the left wing to score, and Olivia Apps converting to put Canada ahead 7–5. Fiji would notch the final try of the first half to take a 12-5 lead.
Early in the second half, Norsten powered through a Fiji ruck to win possession, and sustained pressure led to a Fiji yellow card for a high tackle. Canada capitalized on this advantage with Savannah Bauder gathering the ball out wide to score a crucial try. Apps converted to give Canada a narrow two-point lead.
Momentum swung firmly in Canada’s favour when Corrigan recovered a kick and the ball was moved quickly through the hands to Fancy Bermudez for another try, followed by the conversion from Apps. Fiji closed the gap late with a converted try, but Canada sealed the result moments later as Apps broke through the defence to score in the final minute, securing a 26–19 victory and a place in the fifth-place playoff.
Scoring Summary: Alysha Corrigan (1T), Savannah Bauder (1T), Fancy Bermudez (1T), Olivia Apps (1T, 3C)
Canada 36 Japan 5
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Canada wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, moving the ball wide to Carissa Norsten who scored inside the opening minute, with Savannah Bauder adding the conversion.
Canada was quick to strike again with Sabrina Poulin cutting through Japan’s defense for the second try. Just before halftime, a long passing sequence ended with Alysha Corrigan finishing on the wing to give Canada a commanding lead at the break.
Japan opened the second half with intent, scoring off the restart to narrow the margin, but Canada responded immediately. Fancy Bermudez with a quick tap and go at Japan’s 5-metre line territory to extend the lead.
Canada closed out the match in dominant fashion, with Bermudez adding her second after sustained pressure and Eden Kilgour crossing in the final seconds following a defensive turnover. Bauder converted both tries in the final minutes of the match as Canada sealed a 36–5 victory to capture fifth place.
Scoring Summary: Carissa Norsten (1T), Sabrina Poulin (1T), Alysha Corrigan (1T), Fancy Bermudez (2T), Eden Kilgour (1T), Savannah Bauder (3C)
CANADIAN MILESTONES
Playing in her 46th HSBC SVNS Series tournament, Breanne Nicholas has surpassed Bianca Farella in the record books and is now the most capped women’s sevens player in Canadian rugby history.
HSBC SVNS Series
For the most up to date information on the HSBC SVNS Series and live coverage, including details on the event format, the schedule and the latest news, visit the official website: https://www.svns.com/en.
HSBC VANCOUVER SEVENS 2026
Rugby fans will be able to catch both Canada’s Men’s and Women’s Teams in action on home soil at HSBC Vancouver Sevens (March 7-8, 2026) at BC Place. Buy tickets now at vansevens.com.
CANADA’S WOMEN’S SEVENS TEAM SINGAPORE & PERTH SQUAD
4. Breanne Nicholas (Blenheim, ON) – Kent Havoc RFC
5. Savannah Bauder (North Vancouver, BC) – University of British Columbia / Capilano RFC
9. Olivia Apps (Lindsay, ON) – Lindsay RFC / Saracens
10. Fancy Bermudez (Edmonton, AB) – Nor’Westers Athletic Association / Westshore RFC / Loughborough Lightning
13. Krissy Scurfield (Canmore, AB) – University of Victoria
14. Eden Kilgour (Barrie, ON) – Westshore RFC / University of Victoria
16. Alysha Corrigan (Charlottetown, PEI) – CRFC / Saracens
19. Carissa Norsten (Waldheim, SK) – Kirin RWC / University of Victoria
22. Sabrina Poulin (St-Georges, QC) – Town of Mount Royal RFC / Exeter Chiefs
25. Shoshanah Seumanutafa (White Rock, BC) – Manukau
38. Kennedi Stevenson (Georgetown, ON) – Brantford Harlequins
40. Taylor Perry (Oakville, ON) – Oakville Crusaders
47. Larah Wright (Calgary, AB) — University of Victoria
88. Gabrielle Senft (Regina, SK) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens
Canada Women 1-2 on Day 1 of Perth: Face Fiji in 5th Place Semi-Final on Day 2
After two 6th place finishes to start the season Canada were 7th overall in the 8 team SVNS 1 series. Then in Singapore they finished 3rd when Olivia Apps and crew from the PWR arrived as reinforcements. That put the team in 4th overall in the standings. The comeback has fallen short in Perth however, the losses to France and Australia means Canada won’t be contesting 1st to 4th but 5th to 8th. France will bypass them into 4th in the standings and Canada will have to defeat Fiji and Japan on Day 2 to claim 5th, otherwise they’ll drop to 6th place.
from Rugby Canada
Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team will play for fifth place at the HSBC SVNS Series in Perth. Canada finished third in their pool on Friday with losses to France and Australia on day one of competition. Canada will now face Fiji in the fifth-place semi-finals at 6:52pm PT / 9:52pm ET on Saturday February 7.
Playing in her 46th HSBC SVNS Series tournament, Breanne Nicholas has surpassed Bianca Farella in the record books and is now the most capped women’s sevens player in Canadian rugby history.
“To be running on the field this weekend as the most-capped women’s sevens player for Canada is an honour and a feat,” Nicholas said before the start of the tournament. “It’s honestly kind of crazy to think that I’ve spent over a third of my life chasing this wild dream, devoting myself to it, and getting to play professional rugby for Canada. To see the evolution of the game over the past decade and more is incredible.
“I’ve mentioned it recently, but I want to say it again: I love the game. I love that people are celebrating it and celebrating this milestone. I’m feeling very appreciated, valued, and celebrated as a person and a player, and warmed by the recognition and praise. I’m so fortunate for the life I’m living and to continue my pursuits as a pro rugby player.”
Canada 12 France 19
France opened the scoring by capitalizing on early Canadian penalties and turnovers, converting their first opportunity before adding a second try despite a strong try-saving effort from Olivia Apps, as French support arrived to finish the play.
Canada responded through Krissy Scurfield, who broke free just outside Canada’s 22 on a solo run to get Canada on the board. Apps added the conversion, and momentum briefly swung Canada’s way when Breanne Nicholas finished a well-worked team try sparked by an offload from Apps, though the conversion was missed.
France regained control by finding space on the outside to score and convert, restoring their lead and holding firm defensively in the closing stages to secure the 19–12 win.
Scoring Summary: Krissy Scurfield (1T), Breanne Nicholas (1T), Olivia Apps (1C)
Canada 45 Great Britain 7
Canada delivered a dominant performance in pool play, scoring seven tries to secure a 45–7 victory over Great Britain.
Canada struck early, with Carissa Norsten opening the scoring inside the first minute. Krissy Scurfield and Alysha Corrigan followed, while Norsten added two more before halftime to complete her hat trick. Olivia Apps converted as Canada took a commanding lead at the half.
Canada continued to control possession and territory in the second half. Savannah Bauder scored two tries, Eden Kilgour added another, and Canada closed out a dominant win.
Scoring Summary: Carissa Norsten (3T), Krissy Scurfield (1T), Alysha Corrigan (1T), Savannah Bauder (1T, 2C), Eden Kilgour (1T), Olivia Apps (3C)
Canada 10 Australia 38
Australia capitalized on early Canadian errors to open the scoring inside the first minute and quickly extended their lead. Canada showed resilience defensively, highlighted by a try-saving effort from Alysha Corrigan, but Australia continued to find gaps and carried a 19–0 advantage into halftime.
The Australians struck early in the second half to stretch the lead further. After several substitutions, Canada found a spark through captain Carissa Norsten, whose tackle forced a turnover that led to Fancy Bermudez scoring Canada’s first try, though the conversion was missed.
Canada closed the match on a positive note, with Savannah Bauder picking and going from a scrum to score a late try, but Australia added a final converted try to seal the 38–10 result.
Scoring Summary: Fancy Bermudez (1T), Savannah Bauder (1T)
HSBC SVNS Series
For the most up to date information on the HSBC SVNS Series and live coverage, including details on the event format, the schedule and the latest news, visit the official website: https://www.svns.com/en.
All of Canada’s HSBC SVNS Series matches this weekend in Australia will be available live on TSN+.
HSBC VANCOUVER SEVENS 2026
Rugby fans will be able to catch both Canada’s Men’s and Women’s Teams in action on home soil at HSBC Vancouver Sevens (March 7-8, 2026) at BC Place. Buy tickets now at vansevens.com.
CANADA’S WOMEN’S SEVENS TEAM SINGAPORE & PERTH SQUAD
4. Breanne Nicholas (Blenheim, ON) – Kent Havoc RFC
5. Savannah Bauder (North Vancouver, BC) – University of British Columbia / Capilano RFC
9. Olivia Apps (Lindsay, ON) – Lindsay RFC / Saracens
10. Fancy Bermudez (Edmonton, AB) – Nor’Westers Athletic Association / Westshore RFC / Loughborough Lightning
13. Krissy Scurfield (Canmore, AB) – University of Victoria
14. Eden Kilgour (Barrie, ON) – Westshore RFC / University of Victoria
16. Alysha Corrigan (Charlottetown, PEI) – CRFC / Saracens
19. Carissa Norsten (Waldheim, SK) – Kirin RWC / University of Victoria
22. Sabrina Poulin (St-Georges, QC) – Town of Mount Royal RFC / Exeter Chiefs
25. Shoshanah Seumanutafa (White Rock, BC) – Manukau
38. Kennedi Stevenson (Georgetown, ON) – Brantford Harlequins
40. Taylor Perry (Oakville, ON) – Oakville Crusaders
47. Larah Wright (Calgary, AB) — University of Victoria
88. Gabrielle Senft (Regina, SK) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens