October 27, 2026

Senft, Canada defeat England

The Canadian women’s rugby team earned their second-consecutive win over reigning World Cup Champions England on Oct. 23, in Ottawa.

Regina’s Gabrielle Senft joined Canada in their 31–22 victory to wrap the season.

Harrower to join Team Canada for Women’s Wheelchair Rugby World Championships

Wheelchair Rugby Canada announced Regina’s Cory Harrower as part of the roster for the inaugural 2026 Women’s Wheelchair Rugby World Championships from Dec. 1-5, in Paris.

The championship will see six nations compete for the first world title.

Johns, Wasutyk named Tom Longboat Award recipients

Saskatoon hockey player Kaden Johns and volleyball player Abby Wasutyk, of Prince Albert, were named recipients of the Regional Tom Longboat Award at the National Indigenous Sports Gala on Oct. 24, in Ottawa.

The award was established to recognize Indigenous athletes for their outstanding contributions to sport in Canada.

Thibeault golden in the ring

Tammara Thibeault, who has ties to Saskatoon, was crowned the champion in the women’s 75-kilogram weight class after defeating Venezuela’s Maryelis Yriza by split decision at the 2026 Pan American Boxing Confederation Continental Championships.