‘I wanted to choose when my time was up’: Canada’s most-capped player retires

Canada's most-capped player, Tyson Beukeboom, has announced her immediate retirement from rugby.

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Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 7:56 PM

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Canada lock Tyson Beukeboom has announced her immediate retirement from rugby after a 13-year career.
Beukeboom finishes as Canada's most-capped player in rugby history after earning 84 international caps.
She surpassed former men's hooker Aaron Carpenter's record during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.

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Canada lock Tyson Beukeboom has officially announced her immediate retirement from rugby following a 13-year international career. The 35-year-old forward earned 84 caps for Canada, finishing her career as the country's most-capped men's or women's rugby player after surpassing former men's hooker Aaron Carpenter during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.

Beukeboom's final appearance came in the 2025 World Cup final, where Canada finished as runners-up following a 33-13 loss against the Red Roses at Allianz Stadium. During her international career, she contributed to two second-place finishes at World Cups and helped Canada secure the 2024 Pacific Four Series title.

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‘I wanted to choose when my time was up’: Canada’s most-capped player retires

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