Rugby Canada launches ‘Mission: Win Rugby World Cup 2025’ for second-ranked women

By Canadian Press on March 7, 2025.

Rugby Canada is looking for a helping hand for the women’s rugby team en route to this summer’s Rugby World Cup.

The governing body has launched “Mission: Win Rugby World Cup 2025,” bidding to raise $1 million to provide the women with extra resources — to finance more training time together — ahead of the 16-team tournament that runs Aug. 22 to Sept. 27 in England.

Thirty per cent of the goal has already been reached via private donors. And during March, all donations will be matched up to $50,000 by a private donor.

The Canadian women are currently ranked second in the world. Unlike Canada, top-ranked England, No. 3 New Zealand and No. 4 France are all fully professional sides.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 7, 2025

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