Rugby Alberta athletes capped off a strong showing at the 2025 Canada Summer Games with both the women’s U18 team and the men’s U20 team advancing deep into the knockout rounds.

Both squads placed second in their respective pools, earning spots in the quarterfinals. Alberta came through with strong wins in the quarters before falling in their semifinal matchups, which set up bronze medal battles for both teams.

The women’s U18 squad seized the opportunity, defeating Nova Scotia to claim bronze. The result marks a step forward from their fifth-place finish at the 2022 Games and highlights the continued growth of the women’s program.

On the men’s side, the U20 team made history as rugby sevens made its Canada Summer Games debut for men. After their semifinal setback, the group battled hard in the bronze medal match but ultimately fell to Quebec, finishing in fourth place.

The performances of both teams showcase the rising strength of Rugby Alberta’s provincial programs — with the women improving on past results and the men setting an important foundation in their first-ever Canada Games appearance.