Alysha Corrigan is pictured returning to Charlottetown from the 2024 Olympic Games. Corrigan and Team Canada advanced to the championship game of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in impressive fashion, defeating the defending champions New Zealand 34-19 in the semifinals. The final will be played in London, England, on Sept. 27. Team Canada will play the winner of the England-France semifinal on Sept. 20. Photo by Dave Stewart /Guardian fileArticle contentAlysha Corrigan and Team Canada advanced to the championship game of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in impressive fashion.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Canadian team posted a solid 34-19 victory over defending-champion New Zealand in a semifinal game, played in Bristol, England, on Sept. 19.Article contentArticle contentThe final will be played in London, England, on Sept. 27. Team Canada will play the winner of the England-France semifinal on Sept. 20.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe 28-year-old Corrigan, from Charlottetown, played a key role in Canada’s success at the World Cup. Corrigan has scored four tries in Canada’s five games, including two in the first half in Canada’s 46-5 semifinal win over Australia on Sept. 13.Article contentAgainst New Zealand, Corrigan’s pass led to an early Team Canada try as the second-ranked Canadians scored two tries in three minutes to jump out to a 12-0 lead 11 minutes into the semifinal.Article contentTeam Canada went on to build a 24-7 lead at halftime.Article contentThis is only the second time Team Canada has qualified for the Women’s Rugby World Cup final. In 2014, Canada fell to England.Article contentCorrigan, a former UPEI Panther, played a key role in Canada’s silver-medal performance in rugby 7s at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.Article contentThe daughter of Sonya Hooper and Art Corrigan was named the 2024 Lieutenant-Governor’s Award, presented to P.E.I.’s top overall athlete, and senior female athlete of the year at the 51st Sport P.E.I. Amateur Sport Awards on Dec. 19, 2024.Article contentCorrigan began playing rugby in Grade 11 at Charlottetown Rural High School.Article contentArticle contentJason Simmonds is the sports editor at The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. He can be reached at jsimmonds@postmedia.com and followed on X @JpsportsJason.Article content
P.E.I.s Alysha Corrigan helps Team Canada advance to Womens Rugby World Cup final
