Rugby Canada fundraising again as men’s World Cup, 2028 Olympic Games loom
Rugby Canada is facing financial challenges as it prepares for the Men's Rugby World Cup in 2027 and the 2028 Olympic Games. The organization is running a fundraising campaign called 'Earned Not Given' to support its national teams amid a significant deficit. Changes in Major League Rugby have also impacted Canadian players' opportunities, leading to concerns about their training and future in the sport.
- ▪Rugby Canada ran a $670,000 deficit in 2025 while preparing for the women's World Cup and qualifying the men's team for 2027.
- ▪The organization has partnered with Picton Investments on a fundraising campaign to support both men's and women's teams ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
- ▪Changes in Major League Rugby's import rules have reduced the number of Canadian players in the league, affecting their training opportunities.
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Open this photo in gallery:Canada Rugby player Emerson Prior seen playing against Portugal in Portugal last November.Rugby Canada/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountWhen Emerson Prior works a nursing shift at Victoria’s Royal Jubilee hospital, patients comment on what a big guy he is, see his cauliflower ear and then ask if he plays rugby.“I don’t look like the standard nurse on my floor,” Prior said.The six-foot-two, 269-pound prop from Brockville, Ont., made his international debut for Canada’s rugby team last year in matches against Spain, Georgia and Portugal.Prior’s pursuit of a spot on the national team continues in 2026 as Canada prepares for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.
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