Ottawa celebrates Canada’s Women’s Rugby World Cup Team
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On July 29, Rugby Canada hosted a special event at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa to formally unveil Canada’s Women’s Rugby World Cup squad and celebrate the team’s accomplishments ahead of their final home game against the USA, and upcoming departure for England.
On July 29, Rugby Canada hosted a special event at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa to formally unveil Canada’s Women’s Rugby World Cup squad and celebrate the team’s accomplishments ahead of their final home game against the USA, and upcoming departure for England.
The event featured remarks from Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Team Captain Alexandra Tessier, and Rugby Canada Chair Kathleen McGinn. Their comments reflected the significance of this moment for Canadian sport, highlighting both the team’s exceptional achievements on the field and the commitment behind the Mission: Win Rugby World Cup initiative, which has helped fund the team’s World Cup preparations through philanthropic and community-driven support.
This event came just before the Friday’s game against the USA, which will be the final stop on home soil on Canada’s road to the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, and was an opportunity for the community to come together and show support for Canada. Following the formal program, Canada’s team took its official team photo at Kìwekì Point.
Prior to the team departing, Canada will compete in its final home match at TD Place in Ottawa on Friday, August 1 vs USA. The match aims to surpass a new attendance record for a women’s rugby match in North America that was previously set at the stadium in 2023. Tickets are on sale HERE.
MISSION: WIN RUGBY WORLD CUP
In March 2025, Rugby Canada officially launched the Mission: Win Rugby World Cup (MWRWC) 2025 fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $1,000,000. Despite rising to the second world ranking, the Canadian women’s rugby team operates on a fractional budget compared to its closest competitors. This $1 million gap was identified to best equip the team with extra resources to help them make history.
The mission is now within reach: over 88% of the fundraising goal has been pledged through generous individual donations and crowdfunding. Rugby Canada extends its deep appreciation to all MWRWC supporters in embarking on a final push of this campaign for the team’s Rugby World Cup journey. For more information or to donate, visit rugby.ca/donate.