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HSBC 2025 SVNS Vancouver Day 3 – Recap & Photos
Fans at BC Place witnessed two electrifying and hard-fought men’s semi-finals. In the first matchup, Argentina narrowly defeated Spain in a tense battle, with Marcos Moneta scoring the game’s only try in the ninth minute. Spain, reduced to six players, struggled to recover, allowing Argentina to secure their place in Sunday’s final.
South Africa clinched their spot in the final after a thrilling contest against Fiji, packed with non-stop action. Fiji looked to have sealed the victory with a full-length team effort grounded by Jeremaia Matana. However, despite being a player down, the Blitzboks staged a dramatic comeback with a last-minute try from Selvyn Davids, earning them a place in the final showdown against Argentina.
Having reached numerous finals before, Argentina and South Africa took to the field for their last duel of the tournament, with referee Tevita Rokovereni officiating his first final. Argentina started strong, with Luciano Gonzalez scoring twice in quick succession and Tobias Wade adding a third try. Though South Africa responded with two tries of their own, it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. Argentina held their defensive line, securing their second consecutive gold of the Series and their fourth overall in Vancouver.
Winning Captain Santiago Mare shared his thoughts after the celebrations: “We are very happy and really proud of the team for all the effort they put in. To be here, to be in a position to be in another final and win in a very tough game again against a great rival like South Africa, we are very happy and very proud.”
“We did the small things well, we have a very good defence and that was what we did well on the field and it was our difference. Our pressure and our patience showed we trusted in our system.”
Read the Day 3 Women’s Report.
The women’s semi-finals delivered unforgettable moments, including Japan’s historic first-ever Cup semi-final appearance against Fiji. Though they couldn’t advance further, the Sakura Sevens put up a brave fight against the dominant Fijians, who scored four tries to book their third Cup final spot.
Meanwhile, the Black Ferns Sevens and Australia faced off once again, with New Zealand emerging victorious in a six-try spectacle. Stacey Waaka’s hat trick helped secure their fourth consecutive final appearance in this Series and their 50th overall.
The grand finale saw Fiji take on New Zealand, marking their first-ever encounter in a Cup final on the SVNS Series. Chasing their first win against the Black Ferns Sevens—who have never lost at BC Place—Fiji faced a formidable challenge.
New Zealand wasted no time, as Risi Pouri-Lane scored the opening try in the first minute. By halftime, the Olympic Champions had surged ahead 22-0. Fiji responded in the eleventh minute with a try from Sesenieli Donu, but New Zealand maintained their dominance, closing out the match 41-7 and claiming their 39th title.
New Zealand’s Captain Sarah Hirini reflected on their achievement: “It’s amazing, we love coming here, we love the Canadian people and we’re really proud to get another win here.
“We played well as a team, we were pushed in some games but I think we just stuck to what we know and stuck to our plan. I’m just really proud of the efforts of the girls.”
Elsewhere, Spain’s men secured their second consecutive bronze medal in the Series with a 22-7 victory over Fiji, while Australia’s women ended Japan’s historic run with a 26-12 triumph.
BC Place kept the energy alive throughout the weekend. Though Canada couldn’t claim the title, they ended on a high note with a victory over the USA, backed by the roar of the home crowd. Reflecting on the weekend, Canada’s Olivia Apps shared: “It was a really fun weekend. We were disappointed we couldn’t get the result that we wanted but I think that that last game showcased a lot of this group’s talent and really what we’re capable of.
“We’re looking forward to building to Hong Kong and Singapore and we really hope we can come back and win Vancouver next year!”
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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
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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