Canada’s government adds $2.815 million to Rugby Canada funding
Sport Secretary Adam van Koeverden announced the increase at a women’s international in Ottawa, bringing the federation’s 2026/27 allocation to $4.975 million.
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Sport Secretary Adam van Koeverden announced the increase at a women’s international in Ottawa, bringing the federation’s 2026/27 allocation to $4.975 million.
Canada’s government has announced an additional $2,815,000 for Rugby Canada through Sport Canada’s Sport Support Program, raising its allocation to $4,975,000 for 2026/27. Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden announced the increase, which Rugby Canada says it plans to use for player development, youth rugby and hosting more high-profile matches.
The increase follows years of largely unchanged funding for Canadian sporting bodies since 2005, RugbyPass reported. In its Spring Economic Update, the federal government said it intended to invest $1 billion in sport across the country.
The announcement came at halftime of Canada’s 31–22 women’s rugby win over England at Ottawa’s TD Place stadium, the Canadian team’s second consecutive victory over England.
Rugby Canada identifies player pathways—the routes through which players develop and progress—alongside youth participation and major-match hosting as intended uses.
| Funding | Period | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Sport Support Program allocation | 2026/27 |
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| $2,815,000 |
| Total Sport Support Program allocation | 2026/27 | $4,975,000 |
| Separate Hosting Program contribution | Earlier in 2026 | $898,000 |
The earlier $898,000 contribution helped Rugby Canada host international fixtures. With the additional Sport Support Program allocation, the federation says it plans to expand opportunities for young players and host more high-profile rugby matches in Canada.
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