Canada Faces England in Women's Rugby World Cup Final Amid Financial Disparities

Canada's women's rugby team is preparing to challenge England in the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final, with Canada seen as underdogs despite their strong global ranking and unbeaten run this year. Canada narrowly lost to England in the 2022 semifinal and is determined to overcome past frustrations with improved preparation and more time together, unlike the short preparation before. Although Canada remains semi-professional and had to crowdfund part of their World Cup budget, many players compete in top clubs overseas, gaining valuable experience. In contrast, England's team has been fully professional since 2019, benefiting from greater financial and institutional support, contributing to their dominant record of 62 wins in 63 matches. Rugby Canada CEO Nathan Bombrys highlights the organizational support behind the Canadian team, emphasizing that the team is here to win and that their success is no surprise to insiders despite public perceptions. The final promises a high-stakes clash at Twickenham, with Canada aiming to end England's remarkable 32-Test winning streak and capture their first World Cup title.