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1. Inside Isabella Wranaa’s incredible season of Olympic and World Championship success

   “It’s been a crazy season.” A year ago, Isabella Wranaa was celebrating her 28th birthday, reflecting on a season in which her team claimed two tour titles. Yet it was also another campaign where they were beaten by Anna Hasselborg’s side for a place at the World Women’s Curling Championship. Like any nation with more … Continued

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2. Changes to the World Curling Team Ranking System for the 2026–2027 season

   Following the changes to the curling calendar for the 2026–2027 season, the World Curling Team Ranking System (WCTRS) Points Group has implemented a number of changes to the system. These changes update the Strength of Field Multiplier (SFM) and change the Importance Factor of several events. The changes also introduce the WCTRS Competition Series for … Continued

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3. Winnipeg to host World Mixed Doubles Qualification Event 2027

   The Granite Curling Club in Winnipeg, Canada will play host to the World Mixed Doubles Qualification Event 2027 taking place from 10–17 April 2027. The Granite Curling Club is an nine-sheet facility, founded in 1880, and is the province’s oldest curling institution. The club is home to reigning Canadian Men’s National Champions, Team Dunstone, who … Continued

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4. Silvana Tirinzoni looks back on her legendary curling career after retirement

   A wry smile cracks across Silvana Tirinzoni’s face as she joins the call for what could be her final World Curling interview. Six months earlier, she left the question of retirement unanswered on our previous call, neither confirming nor denying her future. After all, the end of an Olympic cycle has traditionally been the most … Continued

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5. Rock Creek Curling set to host World Mixed Doubles Qualification Event

   Rock Creek Curling, based in Lafayette, Colorado in the United States will play host to the World Mixed Doubles Qualification Event 2026 taking place from 2–9 October 2026. Rock Creek Curling, a six-sheet dedicated curling facility, opened in 2021 and recently hosted the 2026 US Olympic Team Trials for Mixed Doubles. The World Mixed Doubles … Continued

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6. The headband recognised around the world: Aidan Oldenburg rides the Olympic wave

   Team Casper has become an emerging force in American curling, disrupting the decade of dominance of Team Shuster and turning heads in the process. And their lead has naturally been turning heads since undergoing a style glow-up at the start of last season.  Sporting a red headband, Aidan Oldenburg has become an internet sensation, being … Continued

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7. The new sheriff in town: Matt Dunstone’s breakthrough year

   Matt Dunstone rode into the St. John’s Montana’s Brier in Newfoundland and Labrador a gunslinger with something to prove. He left as talk of the town. He defeated the Magic Mike McEwen in a duel that ended his opponent’s play-off hopes, before stopping the legendary hometown hero Brad Gushue in his last hurrah and conquering … Continued

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8. From paralysis to the Paralympics: A story of pride, community and resilience

   “I’m convinced curling saved my marriage.” Life came at Katie Verderber fast. While serving as a judge advocate general in the United States Army, she injured her spine in 2019. She continued to serve in the military for three more years through the pain and three failed operations. During her service, she met Danielle, and … Continued

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9. How Xenia Schwaller became a World Women’s champion just two years after Junior gold

   When you’re beating one of the best teams in the world, it’s usually on the international circuit, but sometimes you need to do it on local ice. It has been a monumental rise for Xenia Schwaller’s rink from Switzerland. Just two years ago, they went undefeated at the World Junior Curling Championships 2024 to take … Continued

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10. A season to be proud of: Fay Henderson’s breakthrough year

    A year ago, the back end besties Fay Henderson and Robyn Munro were looking like the future stars of Scottish curling after winning the women’s national title in 2025. Six months later, they were no longer teammates. The vice-skip announced her decision to leave the programme ahead of the Olympic season last June, leaving the … Continued

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