Canada’s Asia Hogan-Rochester celebrates after scoring a try during the Women’s Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Alastair Grant
By The Canadian Press
May 31, 2026 | 10:39 AM
VALLADOLID — Asia Hogan-Rochester had two tries and two conversions as the Canadian women’s rugby sevens squad dropped a 50-14 decision to New Zealand in the third-place game Sunday at the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series event.
After rolling to four straight wins, Canada lost 14-12 to the United States in semifinal action earlier Sunday. The Canadians led 12-0 at halftime but the Americans scored twice in the final three minutes to take the 14-12 lead.
Canada advanced to the semifinals with a decisive 40-5 quarterfinal victory over Japan on Saturday.
Hogan-Rochester and Florence Symonds had the tries for Canada against the Americans. Hogan-Rochester added a conversion.