Canada vs England Women’s Rugby World Cup Final Guide
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* canada’s Rugby World Cup Effort: Rugby Canada launched a fundraising campaign aiming for $1 million to support the women’s team’s planning for the World Cup. They raised 95% of thier goal, with help from the Tragically Hip selling a fundraising t-shirt.
* standout player: Sophie de Goede is highlighted as Canada’s key player. She recently returned from an ACL tear and currently leads the World Cup in carries, offloads, and lineout takes, scoring 58 points. She is also nominated for world player of the year.
* Basic Rugby Clarification:
* It’s a full-contact sport with an oval ball.
* Players don’t wear pads or helmets.
* The World Cup is played in the 15s format (15 players per side).
* Games are 80 minutes long, divided into two halves.
* Players can only pass the ball backward or sideways.
