Four-part documentary revisits Canada’s run to the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final

# What the series covers

ALL HEART: A RUGBY STORY is a four-part documentary that revisits Canada's 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup campaign and the team's run to the final. The film follows Kévin Rouet's squad across the tournament and culminates with the final at Allianz Stadium, where England beat Canada 33-13.

The series was directed by Kathleen Jayme, who previously co-wrote Naomi Osaka: The Second Set and Finding Big Country. Executive producers include actor Jay Baruchel and Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip. The Tragically Hip have supported the team off-screen as well, raising funds through co-branded merchandise.

# Production access and partners

Rugby Canada, World Rugby and Boat Rocker Studios partnered on the project, which the announcement describes as providing unprecedented behind-the-scenes access. The documentary shows a blend of senior players and rising talent as Canada pursued the World Cup title.

All four episodes will be available to stream on Bell Media's Crave platform on Friday, 9 October.

# Placement in Canada's schedule

The documentary is timed ahead of Canada's WXV Global Series fixtures in 2026. It arrives one week before Canada restarts its WXV campaign, which includes back-to-back home matches against England at Toronto's BMO Field and Ottawa's TD Place in October. Ticket sales for the Toronto fixture indicate the potential to set a new record attendance for a standalone women's rugby match in North America.

# Recent on-field context

Since the World Cup final, Canada have featured in the WXV Global Series. In Europe they have recorded a win against Scotland, a draw with England, and a 21-5 loss to France in La Rochelle. The documentary will reach viewers after those results and as Canada prepares for a busy autumn schedule.

# Player perspective

Alexandra Tessier, Canada's vice-captain, has spoken about the growth of women's rugby in Canada and the excitement of playing at home, saying the World Cup captured many new supporters and that Canadians are "buying into this team and into our sport." The documentary is positioned to show the team dynamic behind those public comments.

# What viewers can expect

# When and where to watch

All four episodes of ALL HEART: A RUGBY STORY will stream on Crave starting 9 October. The release schedule places the series immediately before Canada's WXV home fixtures, offering context for supporters attending or following those matches.