# Canada FISU World University Rugby Sevens victory

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canada-fisu-world-university-rugby-sevens-victory
> Updated: 2026-09-15T16:07:15.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Canada secured the gold medal at the FISU World University Championship Rugby Sevens in Stellenbosch, South Africa, by defeating France with a score of 20-0 in the final.

Ava Van Santen, a 22-year-old wing from Trinity Western University, played a central role in the victory, scoring four tries during the championship match. Trinity Western University’s director of rugby, Andrew Evans, characterized her selection and performance as a “world-class achievement.”

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Canada wins rugby gold at FISU World University Championship

Ava Van Santen scored four tries to help Canada secure the gold medal against France at the FISU World University Championship Rugby Sevens in South Africa.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-wins-rugby-gold-at-fisu-world-university-championship

### 2026-09-13: Canada wins gold at FISU World University Rugby Sevens

Canada won gold at the FISU World University Championship Rugby Sevens, defeating France 20-0 in the final, highlighted by four tries from athlete Ava Van Santen.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-wins-gold-at-fisu-world-university-rugby-sevens

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