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CTV News
4 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Tragically Hip offers helping hand to Canada women's rugby team fundraising campaign
The Tragically Hip have joined forces with Rugby Canada, selling a T-shirt, seen in this handout image, to raise funds for the second-ranked Canadian women's team ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Rugby Canada (Mandatory Credit) The Tragically Hip is doing its bit to help support the Canadian women's rugby team ahead of this month's World Cup in England. The iconic Canadian band is selling a limited-edition T-shirt with proceeds going to supporting the second-ranked Canadian women. 'This team is the embodiment of what it means to be Canadian — passionate, humble, and resilient," the band said in a statement. '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 T-shirt, which retails for $45, is black with The Hip — above the tagline 'Since 1984' — added into Rugby Canada's red shield logo. 'This T-shirt is about belief in our team and pride in supporting Canada,' said Rugby Canada CEO Nathan Bombrys. '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.' The Canadian women operate on a far smaller budget than top-ranked England, as well as No. 3 New Zealand and No. 4 France. To that end, Rugby Canada launched its 'Mission: Win Rugby World Cup' fundraising campaign in March with the goal of raising $1 million. It says it has reached more than 88 per cent of that target, money that is being used to support the squad in its tournament preparation. The Canadian women play their final World Cup tune-up match Saturday against fifth-ranked Ireland in Belfast. Canada opens Group B play Fiji on Aug. 23 in York before facing No. 9 Wales on Aug. 30 in Manchester and No. 8 Scotland on Sept. 6 in Exeter at the expanded 16-team tournament. The Canadian women finished fourth at the last World Cup. Their best showing at the tournament was runner-up to host France in 2014. Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press
CBC
4 days ago
- Sport
- CBC
Tragically Hip offers helping hand to Canada women's rugby team fundraising campaign
The Tragically Hip is doing its bit to help support the Canadian women's rugby team ahead of this month's World Cup in England. The iconic Canadian band is selling a limited-edition T-shirt with proceeds going to supporting the second-ranked Canadian women. "This team is the embodiment of what it means to be Canadian — passionate, humble, and resilient," the band said in a statement. "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 T-shirt, which retails for $45, is black with The Hip — above the tagline 'Since 1984' — added into Rugby Canada's red shield logo. "This T-shirt is about belief in our team and pride in supporting Canada," said Rugby Canada CEO Nathan Bombrys. "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." The Canadian women operate on a far smaller budget than top-ranked England, as well as No. 3 New Zealand and No. 4 France. To that end, Rugby Canada launched its "Mission: Win Rugby World Cup" fundraising campaign in March with the goal of raising $1 million. It says it has reached more than 88 per cent of that target, money that is being used to support the squad in its tournament preparation. The Canadian women play their final World Cup tune-up match Saturday against fifth-ranked Ireland in Belfast. Canada opens Group B play Fiji on Aug. 23 in York before facing No. 9 Wales on Aug. 30 in Manchester and No. 8 Scotland on Sept. 6 in Exeter at the expanded 16-team tournament. The Canadian women finished fourth at the last World Cup. Their best showing at the tournament was runner-up to host France in 2014.
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Tragically Hip offers helping hand to Canada women's rugby team fundraising campaign
The Tragically Hip is doing its bit to help support the Canadian women's rugby team ahead of this month's World Cup in England. The iconic Canadian band is selling a limited-edition T-shirt with proceeds going to supporting the second-ranked Canadian women. 'This team is the embodiment of what it means to be Canadian — passionate, humble, and resilient,' the band said in a statement. '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 T-shirt, which retails for $45, is black with The Hip — above the tagline 'Since 1984' — added into Rugby Canada's red shield logo. 'This T-shirt is about belief in our team and pride in supporting Canada,' said Rugby Canada CEO Nathan Bombrys. '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.' The Canadian women operate on a far smaller budget than top-ranked England, as well as No. 3 New Zealand and No. 4 France. To that end, Rugby Canada launched its 'Mission: Win Rugby World Cup' fundraising campaign in March with the goal of raising $1 million. It says it has reached more than 88 per cent of that target, money that is being used to support the squad in its tournament preparation. The Canadian women play their final World Cup tune-up match Saturday against fifth-ranked Ireland in Belfast. Canada opens Group B play Fiji on Aug. 23 in York before facing No. 9 Wales on Aug. 30 in Manchester and No. 8 Scotland on Sept. 6 in Exeter at the expanded 16-team tournament. The Canadian women finished fourth at the last World Cup. Their best showing at the tournament was runner-up to host France in 2014. — This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 6, 2025
CBC
29-05-2025
- General
- CBC
With eye on 2028 Olympics, Rugby Canada moves on from head coach Sean White
Canadian men's rugby sevens head coach Sean White will leave his role with the team in July, Rugby Canada said Wednesday. The change will be made upon the conclusion of the first term of his contract, the organization said in a statement. "On behalf of Rugby Canada, I would like to thank Sean for his hard work and dedication to the men's program and the work he did in developing our players," said Rugby Canada CEO Nathan Bombrys. "We wish him all the best in his future endeavours." After a season-ending review, Rugby Canada said it was decided a change "would be in the best interest of qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics and redefining the team's role within international men's rugby."
Globe and Mail
29-05-2025
- General
- Globe and Mail
Canadian men's rugby sevens coach Sean White to leave role in July
Canadian men's rugby sevens head coach Sean White will leave his role with the team in July, Rugby Canada said Wednesday. The change will be made upon the conclusion of the first term of his contract, the organization said in a statement. 'On behalf of Rugby Canada, I would like to thank Sean for his hard work and dedication to the men's program and the work he did in developing our players,' said Rugby Canada CEO Nathan Bombrys. 'We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.' After a season-ending review, Rugby Canada said it was decided a change 'would be in the best interest of qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics and redefining the team's role within international men's rugby.' The Canadian men were relegated from the elite HSBC SVNS circuit last June.
