Canada’s Crowdfunded Rugby Team Is in the World Cup Final
Julia Schell of Canada makes a break during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.
Photographer: Alex Davidson/World Rugby/Getty ImagesThe Canadian Women’s Rugby team is poised to challenge favorites England in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday. Unlike most finalists, they had to part-crowdfund their route to the top.
Earlier this year, the team initiated “Mission: Win Rugby World Cup 2025,” a crowdfunding campaign aimed at raising C$1 million ($718,050). These funds were crucial for supporting pre-tournament training camps, warm-up matches, travel expenses, nutrition and daily operations.