Canadian women's rugby sevens team wins silver medal after loss to New Zealand

Canada's Asia Hogan-Rochester celebrates after her side won the women's quarterfinal Rugby Sevens match between France and Canada at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, France, Monday, July 29, 2024. (Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi / AP Photo)

Canada has earned the silver medal in women's rugby sevens at the Paris Olympics following a 19-12 loss to New Zealand in the final.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 30, 2024.

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