Rachel Homan Olympics: Canada Curling Record & Updates

Rachel Homan’s Canadian rink fell 7‑6 to Great Britain on Saturday, extending a streak of Olympic disappointments for the skip.

What Happened

Homan’s team entered the game as a favourite but were edged out by the British side. Although the final tally was close, the underlying performance told a different story.

The skip shot just 70 % while her teammates each posted at least an 81 % success rate, a gap that proved costly. Great Britain’s fourth, Rebecca Morrison, delivered strong shots that kept pressure on Homan throughout each end.

Canada had multiple opportunities to score multiple points, yet a missed shot by Homan in the eighth end turned a potential three‑point swing into a two‑point gain for the British, widening the gap to 5‑3 before the final frames.

Why It Matters

This loss marks Homan’s second straight Olympic defeat, adding to a pattern that began in 2018 and continued in 2022 when she competed in mixed doubles with John Morris. In those earlier Games she posted shooting averages of 78 % (2018) and 72 % (2022), both below her usual standards.

With the round‑robin stage still underway, the result jeopardizes Canada’s chances of finishing among the top four teams that advance to the playoffs. Meanwhile, Team Brad Jacobs, fresh from a heated exchange between Marc Kennedy and Sweden’s Oskar Eriksson, aims to preserve an unbeaten record after starting 3‑0.

Did You Know? This is Homan’s third consecutive Olympic appearance, having represented Canada in 2018, 2022, and now 2026.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that Homan’s 70 % shooting rate, especially in critical moments, underscores the fine margins at the Olympic level. Even a single missed shot can swing momentum, and the team’s reliance on high‑percentage play from the rest of the rink highlights the need for consistency if Canada hopes to rebound against Switzerland’s strong Tirinzoni squad.

What May Come Next

Later today, Homan’s rink will meet Switzerland’s Team Silvana Tirinzoni at 1:05 p.m. ET / 10:05 a.m. PT on CBC Gem and Sportsnet+. A strong performance could revive their medal hopes, while another stumble may leave them fighting for a playoff berth.

Team Brad Jacobs is scheduled to face Switzerland at 8:05 a.m. ET / 5:05 a.m. PT, seeking to extend their perfect start. If they succeed, they could solidify a top‑four position; a loss might tighten the competition for the men’s final spots.

Should both Canadian teams secure victories, they would improve their odds of finishing in the top four after the nine‑game round‑robin, positioning themselves for the knockout stage. Conversely, any further defeats could force them into a tie‑breaker scenario for the remaining playoff slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Rachel Homan’s shooting percentage in the loss to Great Britain?

Homan shot 70 % in the game, while her teammates each shot at least 81 %.

Who will Canada face in the next women’s round‑robin match?

Canada’s women’s team will play Switzerland’s Team Silvana Tirinzoni later today.

How many teams advance to the playoffs after the round‑robin stage?

The top four teams in both women’s and men’s play will advance to the playoffs after nine round‑robin games.

What do you think Canada needs to do to turn the tide in their upcoming matches?