THE TRAGICALLY HIP AND RUGBY CANADA LAUNCH LIMITED EDITION T-SHIRT TO SUPPORT MISSION: WIN RUGBY WORLD CUP
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One of Canada’s most iconic rock bands has joined forces with Rugby Canada and the world #2 ranked women’s team to support the team’s journey to the Rugby World Cup starting August 23, 2025 in England.
One of Canada’s most iconic rock bands has joined forces with Rugby Canada and the world #2 ranked women’s team to support the team’s journey to the Rugby World Cup starting August 23, 2025 in England. The Tragically Hip – long-time rugby fans and supporters of women’s sport – are proud to announce a new partnership rooted in Canadian pride. Today, they unveil a limited-edition t-shirt that celebrates Canadian rugby and supports Canada’s national rugby team on their quest to win the Rugby World Cup.
The limited edition t-shirt is now available for pre-order HERE on The Tragically Hip online gift shop.
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. Rugby Canada set out to fill this $1 million gap to equip the team with necessary 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.
The exclusive, co-branded t-shirt designed in collaboration between The Tragically Hip and Rugby Canada will contribute proceeds directly supporting the MWRWC campaign with anticipation of achieving its $1 million fundraising goal. Fans and supporters are able to purchase starting today through The Tragically Hip’s official online store while quantities last. Fans are encouraged to purchase early to avoid disappointment.
“This team is the embodiment of what it means to be Canadian – passionate, humble, and resilient,” said, the band. “This partnership is about getting all of Canada behind one of the most inspiring untold stories in this country. It’s lifting up a team and a nation on the world stage, cheering on our women as they aim to achieve their dreams.”
The shirt features a bold red and black design that merges iconic visual elements from The Tragically Hip with the spirit of rugby — forged in community.
“This t-shirt is about belief in our team, and pride in supporting Canada,” said Nathan Bombrys, CEO of Rugby Canada. “To have the legendary and distinctly Canadian band The Tragically Hip publicly backing our team speaks volumes about the pride this group of rugby players has inspired across the country.”
Canada’s national women’s rugby team, currently ranked #2 in the world, opens the Rugby World Cup in Pool B playing Fiji on August 23 at York Community Stadium. Wales and Scotland round out Canada’s pool play opponents, with the top two teams advancing to the quarterfinals starting on September 13. All matches will be available to watch on TSN / RDS and TSN+.
Coming off a dominant 42-10 win in front of a record-breaking home crowd of 11,453 fans in Ottawa on August 1, the team is poised and focused not just on competing – but on winning it all.
To shop the limited edition t-shirt, visit:
https://thehip.com/products/tth-crest-tee-x-ladies-rugby-canada