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HSBC Rugby SVNS Vancouver 2026 Recap & Photos

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The HSBC SVNS Vancouver wrapped up Sunday night after drawing more than 42,000 fans to BC Place across the weekend. The annual rugby sevens stop once again turned the downtown stadium into a loud, costume-filled celebration of the sport, with strong performances from both Canadian teams on the final day.

Canada’s women closed their tournament on a high note with two wins, defeating Japan and Fiji to secure a fifth-place finish. The Canadian men finished their weekend by claiming the Teck Tri-Nations Challenge title with a 3–1 record.

In the women’s Cup Final, New Zealand women’s national rugby sevens team defeated Australia women’s national rugby sevens team to claim gold. The Black Ferns extended an incredible streak, winning their fourth straight Vancouver title and remaining unbeaten at the event since 2023.

Canada women finish strong against Fiji

Canada’s women closed their tournament with a 26–19 win over Fiji women’s national rugby sevens team in one of the more entertaining matches of the day.

Claire Gallagher opened the scoring with her first career sevens try for Canada, converted by Chloe Daniels. Daniels later helped create another score, drawing two defenders before offloading to Charity Williams for an easy finish.

Fiji cut into the lead late in the first half, but Carmen Izyk broke free just before halftime to restore Canada’s momentum. Gallagher added the conversion to give Canada a 21–7 lead at the break.

Carissa Norsten added another try in the second half, and despite two late Fiji scores, Canada held on for the 26–19 win to finish their campaign with back-to-back victories.

Canada men claim Tri-Nations title

The Canadian men ended the weekend on a high note with a 31–7 win over Japan national rugby sevens team.

Japan scored first, but Canada quickly took control. Captain Lockie Kratz and Jack Shaw each crossed for tries before combining on one of the game’s flashiest plays, with Kratz delivering a behind-the-back offload to Shaw.

Shaw completed a hat trick early in the second half to extend the lead to 26–7. Morgan Di Nardo added a late try to seal the 31–7 victory and secure the Tri-Nations Challenge title.

What’s next

Canada’s women head to the United States for the next stop on the SVNS circuit at the HSBC New York SVNS on March 14–15.

The Canadian men will travel to South America for the final two events of the HSBC SVNS 2 Series, starting in Montevideo, Uruguay on March 21–22 before the final stop in São Paulo, Brazil on March 28–29.

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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer

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AEW Dynasty Delivers Chaos, Classics, and a Devilish Ending in Vancouver – Recap & Photos

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AEW Dynasty 2026

AEW made its Dynasty debut in Vancouver on April 12, 2026, and the company didn’t waste the moment. From the opening bell to the final image of MJF sitting on his throne, the night was loaded and memorable.

Kenny Omega v. MJF – AEW Dynasty in Vancouver – April 2026

The main event was the headline for a reason. Kenny Omega challenged MJF for the AEW World Championship in a match built on a simple story: “God” vs. “Devil.” Omega had the crowd fully behind him, and it looked like he finally did it after landing the One-Winged Angel. But the referee was down, and MJF did what MJF does. A low blow, the Dynamite Diamond Ring, and a brutal finish later, the champion escaped again. It was dramatic and messy, leaving the door wide open for what’s next.

Darby Allin v. Andrade El Ídolo – AEW Dynasty in Vancouver – April 2026

Earlier in the night, Darby Allin earned that next shot. His match with Andrade El Ídolo was one of the night’s standouts. Allin took a beating, gave one back, and found a slick pin to seal it. After the match, he made it clear: he wants MJF, and he wants him now. That title match is set for Dynamite in Everett, just down the road from where Allin trained.

The Young Bucks v. Kazuchika Okada/Konosuke Takeshita – AEW Dynasty in Vancouver

The show opened hot with The Young Bucks taking on Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita. It was chaos in the best way: constant motion, near-falls, and a story bubbling under the surface. Miscommunication between Okada and Takeshita cost them in the end, and the Bucks capitalized. The bigger takeaway: that partnership looks finished.

Jon Moxley – AEW Dynasty in Vancouver – April 2026

Jon Moxley vs. Will Ospreay for the Continental Championship leaned more into grit. Ospreay came out firing but got caught chasing punishment instead of the win. Moxley absorbed everything, targeted Ospreay’s neck, and closed it out with a Death Rider. It wasn’t clean or pretty, but that’s Moxley.

Adam Copeland – AEW Dynasty in Vancouver – April 2026

The tag title match brought emotion. Adam Copeland and Christian Cage tried to grab one last run at gold against FTR. They came close, but interference and a well-timed Shatter Machine shut it down. Copeland left the match bloodied, leaving the crowd shaken up.

Kevin Knight- AEW Dynasty in Vancouver – April 2026

There were title changes too. Kevin Knight won a wild Casino Gauntlet to claim the vacant TNT Championship, outlasting a stacked field.

The Conglomeration – AEW Dynasty in Vancouver – April 2026

In the trios division, Kyle O’Reilly returned to join Orange Cassidy and Roderick Strong, and The Conglomeration walked out as new champions after a feel-good win over The Dogs.

Thekla – AEW Dynasty in Vancouver – April 2026

On the women’s side, Thekla retained the AEW Women’s World Title against Jamie Hayter in a hard-hitting match that didn’t end clean. A rope-assisted pin sealed it, which keeps that rivalry alive.

Ricochet – AEW Dynasty in Vancouver – April 2026

One of the more surprising highlights came from Chris Jericho vs. Ricochet. Jericho’s return had the crowd singing every word of “Judas,” but Ricochet spoiled the comeback with help from his crew and a flashy finish. It was smoother than expected and got the crowd going.

AEW CEO Tony Khan – AEW Dynasty in Vancouver – April 2026

After the show, AEW CEO Tony Khan used the media scrum to set the next chapter. He confirmed Allin vs. MJF for Dynamite, plus Kevin Knight’s first TNT title defense against Claudio Castagnoli. There was bad news too: Gabe Kidd is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury suffered during the trios match.

Khan also addressed Ricochet’s recent social media controversy, saying he had a direct conversation with him and made it clear it crossed a line.

This Dynasty night didn’t try to do too much. It just stacked good matches, let the crowd react, and kept things moving. By the end, it felt like one of AEW’s cleanest pay-per-views in a while. Vancouver definitely got a strong first impression.

Catch AEW Dynamite Spring Break Thru LIVE on TBS and streaming on HBO Max this Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT from Everett, Washington.

Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!

AEW DYNASTY IN VANCOUVER

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PWHL Vancouver Goldeneyes Strike Early, Beat New York Sirens 5–2 at Home

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PWHL Vancouver Goldeneyes vs New York Sirens - JillM - March 18-23

The Vancouver Goldeneyes leaned on a fast start and some fresh faces to take down the New York Sirens 5–2 on Wednesday night at Pacific Coliseum, pulling themselves back into the playoff picture in the process.

Vancouver came out flying, getting goals from Anna Shokhina and Anna Segedi, both their first with the team, inside the opening seven minutes. Shokhina opened the scoring on a late power play, weaving through traffic and finishing unassisted, while Segedi followed soon after by converting a clean setup from Michelle Karvinen behind the net. It marked a rare early surge for a team that has struggled to generate first-period offence this season.

New York responded quickly, with Sarah Fillier tipping in a point shot just over a minute later to cut the lead in half. The push didn’t last long. Sophie Jaques stepped into a slapshot from the blue line late in the period to restore Vancouver’s two-goal cushion, and that goal stood as the difference.

The Sirens found their footing in the second period and made things interesting. Rookie Anna Bargman redirected a point shot midway through the frame to bring New York back within one. Vancouver bent but didn’t break, with Kristen Campbell holding steady in net during a stretch where the Sirens controlled more of the play.

Any momentum New York built faded early in the third. Tereza Vanišová extended the lead to 4–2 after a shot bounced in off Kayle Osborne’s blocker, taking the edge off the comeback attempt. Mannon McMahon added an empty-netter in the final seconds to cap off the night and secure her first point in several games.

Campbell finished with 22 saves for Vancouver, continuing her solid play at home, while Osborne turned aside 24 shots for New York. Vancouver also snapped a lengthy power-play drought with Shokhina’s opener and saw production come from all four lines, a promising sign for a team that has been searching for consistency.

The win moves the Goldeneyes within three points of the sixth-place Sirens, tightening the race as the regular season winds down. Vancouver now heads into the final game of its homestand with some needed momentum, while New York, now on a four-game road skid, is left looking for answers after another slow start.

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PWHL VANCOUVER GOLDENEYES vs NEW YORK SIRENS

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