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Tragically Hip Launches Limited-Edition Tee to Drive Canada’s Rugby Fundraiser

Proceeds from the shirt have helped push Rugby Canada’s Mission: Win campaign past 88 per cent of its $1 million goal ahead of Canada’s final World Cup tune-up in Belfast.

TORONTO, ONTARIO - SEPTEMBER 05: (L-R) Rob Baker, Gord Sinclair, Paul Langlois and Johnny Fay of The Tragically Hip attend the premiere of "The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal" during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival at Royal Alexandra Theatre on September 05, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario.
The Canadian women's rugby team is receiving a boost from iconic band The Tragically Hip. The Kingston, Ont., band is supporting the team by selling a limited-edition shirt, with proceeds going to the second-ranked squad.
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Overview

  • The Tragically Hip unveiled a black, $45 T-shirt on August 6 featuring the band’s logo integrated into Rugby Canada’s red shield to fund the national women's squad.
  • Sales from the limited-edition shirt have pushed the Mission: Win Rugby World Cup campaign to more than 88 per cent of its $1 million target.
  • Canada’s second-ranked women face budget shortfalls that leave them with roughly one-tenth of the resources of top-ranked England and other leading nations.
  • Rugby Canada CEO Nathan Bombrys said the band’s backing reflects nationwide pride and belief in the team’s World Cup prospects.
  • The squad is set to play its final tune-up match in Belfast before opening Group B play in York against Fiji on August 23.