the canadian rugby championship (crc) () is an amateur rugby union league located in canada, partially funded by the world rugby. it is the highest level of domestic rugby in canada. there are four representative teams from regions across canada, competing for the mactier cup. the regular season goes from august to september, and there is no postseason. the crc was started in 2009 by rugby canada. the league continues to grow each year, with further games being added to the schedule, and the format having changed in each of its first three years, making the league more competitive and a prospect of becoming professional one day.