GREETINGS!
On behalf of the Canadian Rugby Foundation Board of Directors and leadership group, I am pleased to present our February 2026 Newsletter, “News and Views”. This provides an update since our last Newsletter in August 2025, and our 2024 Annual Report.
Despite increased turmoil around the world and closer to home as well, rugby in Canada enjoyed a very successful year, highlighted by our Canadian Sr. Women’s Silver-medal performance at Rugby World Cup 2025.
Our performance at the Canadian Rugby Foundation was arguably a Gold-medal result, with assets between December 31, 2024 and February 28, 2026 growing from $22.2 million to $28.7 million, largely due to Fletcher’s Fields Limited’s second major donation.
As well, we continue to expand our footprint across Canada to 93 funds in 8 provinces.
By year-end 2026, we expect to hit the 100-fund milestone and surpass the $30 million mark in assets. This growth is only possible through the efforts, good will, and confidence of our existing fund representatives and club executives, our current and future donors, and the increased interest and commitment to long-term sustainability at Canadian rugby clubs.
Here’s hoping the balance of 2026 is successful on the pitch, and prosperous off it for all!
Cheers,
Jeff Chan
Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Rugby Foundation
