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HSBC 2025 SVNS Vancouver Day 2 – Recap & Photos
Argentina, Fiji, New Zealand, and South Africa have advanced to the semi-finals, bringing them one step closer to claiming gold in Vancouver.
Fiji secured a dramatic 26-21 extra-time victory over Spain, with Filipe Sauturaga scoring the decisive try. Their momentum carried into the evening as they delivered an impressive performance against Great Britain.
Spain rebounded from their loss to Fiji with a fast-paced, open match against New Zealand, ultimately winning in extra time. This victory earned them a place in Sunday’s semi-final against Argentina.
Spain’s rising star, Jeremy Trevithink, shared his excitement after the win: “We’re on top of the world right now! We’re very happy.
“I think it’s important for us now to switch off on what we’ve done today and focus on recovery and what we have to do tomorrow.”
Argentina remains unbeaten after four consecutive wins, including an impressive double victory over France on Saturday, securing their spot in the semi-finals.
South Africa bounced back from an opening extra-time loss to Australia with a dominant performance in the men’s quarter-finals, securing the last semi-final slot with a commanding win over the same opponents.
Japan and the USA met for the first time ever in the Cup stages, and their clash did not disappoint. The Sakura Sevens made history in a thrilling extra-time battle, clinching a hard-fought 22-17 victory—marking their first-ever quarter-final win. This triumph sets up a semi-final rematch against Fiji, a team they previously defeated on the opening day of HSBC SVNS Vancouver.
After the historic win, Marin Kajiki expressed his excitement: “I’m really excited to be in the last four teams. Playing two matches on the final day of the tournament is a first for Japan.
“We have played Fiji already, and we feel we are ready to play in our style tomorrow.
“We take it game by game and hopefully we will finish in the best place that we can.”
Australia recovered from a Friday night defeat to Brazil with a dominant 35-14 victory over host nation Canada in the final pool stage match. They carried this momentum into their quarter-final clash against Great Britain, securing a 28-14 win and extending their remarkable Cup quarter-final streak to 13 consecutive victories.
Fiji experienced mixed results on day two. They suffered a narrow 24-21 loss to Great Britain in their final Pool C match but responded emphatically in the quarter-finals with a commanding 46-0 win over Brazil. The match was a showcase of attacking brilliance, featuring eight tries, with standout performances from Sesenieli Donu and Mere Vocevoce, who each crossed the line twice.
In the final match of the night, host nation Canada saw their quarter-final hopes dashed as New Zealand powered to a 34-12 victory. Earlier, the Black Ferns Sevens dominated their final pool match, defeating the USA 37-0. With the competition intensifying, anticipation is building for an electrifying final day of HSBC SVNS Vancouver at BC Place.
Read the Day 2 Women’s Report.
Finals day kicks off at 10:50 AM (GMT-8) on Sunday, with the semi-finals scheduled for 12:30 PM. The men’s and women’s finals will take place at 5:05 PM and 5:41 PM, respectively.
Following the format established in Perth, the women’s final will once again serve as the tournament’s grand finale, taking centre stage on Sunday evening and closing out HSBC SVNS Vancouver in style.
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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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WNBA – A Record Breaking Night in Montreal as the Toronto Tempo Took on the Dallas Wings
Dallas Wings 108, Toronto Tempo 95 – Friday, July 10, 2026 – Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
History was made in Montreal before the ball was even tipped. As part of the Tempo Cross-Canada Series, the Toronto Tempo and Dallas Wings drew 20,996 fans to the Bell Centre, a new WNBA regular-season attendance record, eclipsing the 20,711 mark set by the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena in 2024. It’s a number that speaks to the surging momentum behind women’s basketball in Canada, even if the result didn’t go Toronto’s way.
A Shootout Between Stars
The Tempo came out firing behind All-Star guard Marina Mabrey, who scored 17 of her game-high 34 points in the first quarter alone en route to a 33-25 lead after one. But Dallas had an answer of its own in Paige Bueckers, who matched Mabrey point for point with 34 of her own, willing the Wings back into it as the game stayed tight into the fourth.
Toronto got big nights from up and down the roster. Laura Juskaite poured in a career-high 25 points on 10-of-16 shooting, Isabelle Harrison added 18 points and eight rebounds, and María Conde dished a career-high nine assists to go with 12 points. Four Tempo players finished in double figures, a strong offensive showing that ultimately wasn’t enough.
The Fourth Quarter Turned It
The game was tied at 85 heading into the final period, with 11 lead changes and 12 ties on the night reflecting just how even the contest was. But Dallas seized control down the stretch. Alysha Clark was perfect from the field in the fourth, hitting all four of her attempts, including two threes, for 10 points, while the Wings’ defense clamped down on Toronto, holding the Tempo to just 10 points in the frame. Bueckers added 7 more in the quarter, and Dallas outscored Toronto 24-10 to pull away for the 108-95 final.
Jessica Shepard was steady all night for the Wings, finishing with 17 rebounds and 20 points, while Arike Ogunbowale chipped in 20 points and 7 assists off strong perimeter shooting.
By the Numbers
– Leading scorers: Mabrey (TOR) and Bueckers (DAL) – 34 each
– Leading rebounder: Shepard (DAL) – 17
– Assist leader: Conde (TOR) – 9
– Field goals: Toronto 54.7% (35-64) | Dallas 52.7% (39-74)
– Turnovers: Toronto 14 | Dallas 7
The Tempo will close out their stay in Montreal on Saturday, July 12 at 3 p.m., when they face the New York Liberty in the second game of the Cross-Canada Series, presented by CIBC and Sephora. Tickets are on sale now on evenko.ca.
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TORONTO TEMPO v DALLAS WINGS
All Photo Credit: Kieran Delport
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NSL AFC Toronto Defeats Vancouver Rise FC 3-1 at Swangard Stadium
Lauren Rowe continued her impressive scoring run on Sunday, leading AFC Toronto to a 3-1 victory over Vancouver Rise FC at Swangard Stadium. The forward found the back of the net for the fourth consecutive match as Toronto improved to 3-3-2 on the season and climbed into fourth place in the Northern Super League standings with 12 points.
The result gives AFC Toronto the edge in the season series between the two clubs after each side had won one of their previous meetings.
Vancouver came out with plenty of energy and looked like the stronger side during the opening stages. The Rise nearly opened the scoring just four minutes into the match when Abdu broke in alone on goalkeeper Sofia Manner, but Manner came up with the save before the rebound drifted wide. The home side continued to control possession and create chances, forcing Toronto into several mistakes while pressing high up the pitch.
Midfielder Sura Yekka was influential throughout the opening half, helping Vancouver recover possession and move the ball forward as the Rise dictated much of the early play.
Despite Vancouver’s strong start, Toronto made the breakthrough in the 34th minute. After Rowe had an earlier goal ruled out for offside, her shot took a deflection off Vancouver defender Jessika Cowart and found its way into the net. The goal was officially recorded as an own goal, giving the visitors a 1-0 advantage.
The Rise answered just three minutes later through a moment of individual brilliance. Anaïs Oularbi curled a direct free kick into the net in the 37th minute for Vancouver’s first goal scored directly from a free kick this season, sending the teams into halftime tied 1-1.
The second half was more evenly contested, but Toronto proved far more clinical when opportunities presented themselves.
In the 62nd minute, Manner launched a long ball from her own end that found Rowe behind the Vancouver defence. The forward finished confidently to restore Toronto‘s lead and extend her scoring streak to four straight matches.
Toronto goalkeeper Sofia Manner played a major role beyond her work between the posts. Her distribution repeatedly turned defensive situations into dangerous counterattacks, and she was credited with assists on both Toronto goals in the second half after sending long, accurate balls over Vancouver‘s midfield.
Vancouver‘s comeback hopes took another hit late in the match when Cowart was forced off with an apparent shoulder injury in the 87th minute. Having already used all of their substitutions, the Rise finished the match with just 10 players.
Toronto sealed the result in stoppage time as Kaylee Hunter drove through the Vancouver defence, beating two defenders before calmly finishing past the goalkeeper for her second goal of the season to make it 3-1.
Although Vancouver controlled large stretches of possession and generated several quality chances, the Rise were unable to convert their opportunities consistently. Toronto, meanwhile, made the most of its transition game, with Rowe continuing her outstanding run of form and Manner’s long-range distribution proving to be one of the biggest differences on the day.
The victory extends AFC Toronto‘s unbeaten streak to four matches, while Vancouver Rise FC will look to regroup after another performance where strong spells of play failed to translate into points.
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VANCOUVER RISE FC v AFC TORONTO
All Photo Credit: Aly Mae