How does Canada measure up in Rugby?
Canada has historically done fairly well at Rugby, however, our record has deteriorated largely due to the fact we do not have a professional league and other nations do. We have attended all Rugby World Cups since 1987. We reached the ΒΌ finals in 1991. In 2003 we did not get beyond our playing pool. In 1995 the International Rugby Board (IRB) allowed for the Rugby Union to be professional and since that time it has been more difficult for Canada to compete as our game has remained largely amateur and we have not developed a pro league.
