Hopes are high as Canada opens play Saturday against Fiji at the Rugby World Cup in England. And nowhere higher than in the Canadian camp.

Fans of the Red Roses have been left unable to purchase the team's shirt ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup as there's a shortage in production by kit manufacturers Castore.

The new trophy for the Women's Rugby World Cup is made of sterling silver and plated with 24-carat gold. It is said to represent modernity, achievement and passion at 38cm tall and weighing 4.5kg. The oval shape represents a rugby ball, while the handles are retained from the original trophy.