Canada national rugby union team

The Canadian national rugby union team (also known as the Canucks) compete in the Churchill Cup, the Super Powers Cup and the Rugby Union World Cup.

Related Topics:
Churchill Cup - Super Powers Cup - Rugby Union World Cup

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The sheer size of Canada means that talent is scattered across the country making the job of coaches and selectors very difficult. The climate is also unfavourable for playing rugby union for much of the year. The province of British Columbia is something of a stronghold as it doesn't have quite as severe a climate.

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Canada has around 13,000 seniors and twice as many juniors playing the game across its vast expanse in more than 200 clubs with the leading domestic competitions being the Rugby Canada Super League and BCRU Premier League.

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