Alex Tessier
Alex Tessier is the captain of the Canadian women's rugby team and a key player in their recent Pacific Four Series campaign. She had to leave a match against New Zealand due to a head injury but was cleared to play in the following match against Australia.
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A fantastic 50:22 early in the second half was typical of her classy kicking.
Canada 13-33 England: Women’s Rugby World Cup player ratings | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025
United Kingdom· 2025-09-27
The captain Alex Tessier pointed to the sticks with Sophie de Goede adding three points.
England outclass Canada to capture glorious Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025United Kingdom· 2025-09-27
Captain Alex Tessier.
Women's Rugby World Cup final: Why are Canada so good and will they beat England?United Kingdom· 2025-09-26
Captain Alex Tessier has done a masterful job from inside centre, helping control the games.
Women’s Rugby World Cup final: When does Canada play England and how to watch
Canada· 2025-09-26
Alex Tessier is the captain of the Canadian women's rugby team that achieved a stunning victory over New Zealand.
Canada beat NZ in major rugby upset
Taiwan· 2025-09-21
Alex Tessier scored a fifth try straight after the break.
Black Ferns v Canada: World media reacts to Rugby World Cup semifinal loss
New Zealand· 2025-09-20
Alex Tessier, the captain, collected a chipped kick to score a well-worked try for Canada.
Clinical Canada end Black Ferns’ reign and book place in Women’s Rugby World Cup final – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-19
Alex Tessier is the captain of the Canadian team that reached the Women's Rugby World Cup final.
Women's Rugby World Cup: Canada beats defending champions New Zealand to secure spot in finalCanada· 2025-09-19
Alex Tessier, the captain, finished off the match with a penalty kick.
Sophie de Goede shines in Canada’s formidable win over Australia | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025United Kingdom· 2025-09-13
Alex Tessier added a penalty kick and is the captain of the team.
Canada routs Australia 46-5 in Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinalCanada· 2025-09-13
Canada captain Alex Tessier praised the team's dominance in the set-piece.
Canada crushes Wales 42-0, nearing Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinalsCanada· 2025-08-30
She’s an incredible player,” said Canadian captain Alex Tessier.
Canada’s DaLeaka Menin expected to play a key role at Rugby World CupCanada· 2025-08-22Alex Tessier is the captain of Canada's women's rugby team and is ranked fourth in a recent top 50 list of players.
Underfunded and under the radar, Canada’s women’s rugby team is a World Cup contenderCanada· 2025-08-22
Captain Alex Tessier is delighted to have Paquin back in the fold.
Veteran Karen Paquin leads by example as Canada readies for Rugby World CupCanada· 2025-08-19Captain Alex Tessier is in line to earn her 60th cap as Canada hosts the U.S.
Sophie de Goede moves into a new role as Canada hosts U.S. in final home World Cup tune-upCanada· 2025-07-30
Canada captain Alex Tessier expressed pride in her team's performance after the match.
Canada dominates Australia 45-7 to complete unbeaten run through Pacific Four SeriesCanada· 2025-05-23
Captain Alex Tessier had to leave the game after failing a head injury assessment.
Pacific Four Series title up for grabs as Canada women wrap up tournament playCanada· 2025-05-22