Alex Tessier

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Alex Tessier
Born (1993-09-03) 3 September 1993 (age 32)
Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, Quebec
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half, Centre
Current team Exeter Chiefs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023– Exeter Chiefs 23 (66)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–Present  Canada 65 (65)
Correct as of 2025-09-27
Medal record
Women's rugby union
Representing  Canada
World Cup
Silver medal – second place 2025 England Team competition

Alexandra Tessier (born 3 September 1993) is a Canadian rugby union player. She has competed for Canada at the 2017, 2021, and 2025 Rugby World Cups.

Rugby career

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Tessier competed for Canada at the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland.[1]

In 2022, Tessier started in a test-match against Wales, it was a warm-up ahead of the World Cup which Canada won 31–3.[2][3] She was selected in Canada's squad for the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[4][5][6] She scored a try against the Eagles in their quarterfinal encounter.[7] She then featured in the semifinal against England, and in the third place final against France.[8][9][10]

Tessier was named in Canada's squad for their test against the Springbok women and for the 2023 Pacific Four Series.[11][12] She started in her sides 66–7 thrashing of South Africa in Madrid, Spain.[13][14]

In 2024, she was a member of the Canadian side that had a historic win over New Zealand.[15] She started in all six matches for Canada that year and was nominated for the World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year award.[15]

She was selected in Canada's squad for the 2025 Pacific Four Series.[16][17] In July 2025, she made the selection into Canada's Rugby World Cup squad.[18][19]

References

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  1. ^ Harrigan, Scott (5 July 2017). "CANADA'S WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP ROSTER ANNOUNCED - ISN". Archived from the original on 2 September 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Canadian women's rugby team cruises to win over Wales in World Cup tune-up on home soil". www.cbc.ca. 27 August 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Canada's rugby women win Wales 31-3, last warm-up match before World Cup". Revelstoke Review. 28 August 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  4. ^ "Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup squad named for New Zealand". Rugby Canada. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  5. ^ Mockford, Sarah (9 October 2022). "Canada Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Japan 5-41 Canada". Rugby World. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  6. ^ "de Goede to lead Canada squad to World Cup in New Zealand". Americas Rugby News. 1 September 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  7. ^ "Canada book Semi Final spot with big win over USA". Americas Rugby News. 30 October 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  8. ^ Grey, Becky (5 November 2022). "England show grit to reach World Cup final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  9. ^ "England edge Canada in World Cup Classic". Americas Rugby News. 5 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  10. ^ "Blue wave hits Canada as France celebrates Bronze victory". Americas Rugby News. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  11. ^ "Seven new names in Canada squad for Spain tour". Americas Rugby News. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  12. ^ "Kevin Rouet names Canada's Women's Rugby Team roster for Spain Tour and Pacific Four Series opener". Rugby Canada. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  13. ^ "One-sided win for Canada over South Africa". Americas Rugby News. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  14. ^ "Canada's Women's Rugby Team opens 2023 with convincing win over South Africa". Rugby Canada. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  15. ^ a b Williamson, Nathan (8 May 2025). "The Great Eight: The players to watch in Pacific Four". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  16. ^ "36 players selected to Canada's Women's Rugby Team to defend Pacific Four Series title". Rugby Canada. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  17. ^ "Canada names expanded 36-player women's rugby roster for Pacific Four Series". TSN. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  18. ^ "32-players named to Canada's squad for Rugby World Cup in England". Rugby Canada. 24 July 2025. Archived from the original on 24 July 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  19. ^ "Buisa ruled out of Canada squad for Women's RWC 2025". Rugby World Cup. 15 August 2025. Retrieved 15 August 2025.