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Canada to Face Top-Ranked England in Women’s Rugby World Cup Finalt Sellout TwTwickenham

A near-complete public fundraiser underwrote Canada’s World Cup build-up despite a largely semi‑professional setup.

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Overview

  • Rugby Canada says its Mission: Win Rugby World Cup 2025 campaign has reached roughly 95% of the C$1 million target to fund training camps and warmup tests.
  • The governing body invested C$2.6 million in the women’s program this year, while national-team compensation remains modest at about C$12,000 for eligible players.
  • Canada swept its pool, routed Australia 46-5 in the quarterfinals, and beat New Zealand for the Black Ferns’ first knockout loss in 34 years to reach a first final since 2014.
  • England enters as the fully professional, top-ranked team on a prolonged winning run ahead of Saturday’s championship match.
  • Captain Sophie de Goede returned in July from a 13-month ACL layoff and leads the tournament in carries, offloads and lineout takes, with 55 points as a goalkicking forward.