U SPORTS announced the All-Canadians for the 2026 season Thursday night at the U SPORTS All-Canadian Awards Banquet in Guelph, Ont. with four Queen's Women's Rugby student-athletes being named All-Canadians.

Keira Alferez and Kennedi Stevenson were named U SPORTS First Team All-Canadians for the 2026 season, with Alferez named at the Prop position and Stevenson named at the Winger position.

And Rachel Cullum and Jiggy Schonfeld were named U SPORTS Second Team All-Canadians for the 2026 season, with Cullum named at the Fly Half position and Schonfeld named at the #8 position.

Alferez (Kinesiology), who was also named an OUA First Team All-Star last week, finished the regular season with two tries and helping the Gaels finish second in the OUA standings with a 5-1 record.

"Keira has stepped up for us in every possible way this season, delivering a campaign that is worthy of First Team recognition," said Queen's Women's Rugby Head Coach Dan Valley. "She is an unbelievable teammate and even more impressive competitor."

Stevenson (Arts & Science), who was also named an OUA First Team All-Star for the third straight year last week. led the Gaels in tries with 11 on the season, which ranked third in the OUA. Stevenson was also named a U SPORTS Second Team All-Canadian last season.

"Kennedi has been the quintessential teammate this season - every week it's pretty exciting to see just what jaw-dropping move she's going to make," said Valley. "She just keeps getting better and better. An absolute joy to watch compete."

Cullum (Arts & Science), who was also named an OUA First Team All-Star last week for the second time, finished the regular season with one try.

"Rach has been the model of consistency within our squad for years now - we're so proud to see her earn this recognition in her fifth year," said Valley. "You couldn't find a more deserving recipient."

And Schonfeld (Kinesiology), who was also named an OUA First Team All-Star last week for the second straight year, finished the season with eight tries and two converts on the season for 44 total points. Schonfeld was also named a U SPORTS First Team All-Canadian last season.

"Jiggy has been a major part of our success this season," said Valley. "This recognition is a reflection of her innate talent - she's grown into one of the best rugby players in U SPORTS on any given day."