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Canadian Classics Women Get Set to Take on the Lone-Star State

Karen Gasbarino

Jan 284 min read

Canadian Classics Women Get Set to Take on the Lone-Star State

From March 13-16, 2024, the Canadian Classics Women will be hosted by the Houston Athletic Club’s Senior Women. On the heels of the...

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Martin Pengelly’s Bonds of Brotherhood: When West Point Rugby Went to War

Karen Gasbarino

Jan 215 min read

Martin Pengelly’s Bonds of Brotherhood: When West Point Rugby Went to War

Isn't it great when as a reader, we become so riveted that we feel as though we’re on the author’s journey with them? Reading...

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The Evolution of a World Class Manager: IRFU’s Alana Gattinger and her Canadian Roots

Karen Gasbarino

Apr 4, 20238 min read

The Evolution of a World Class Manager: IRFU’s Alana Gattinger and her Canadian Roots

It’s not bold to suggest that if you’re a keen rugby supporter in Canada, you know the name Alana Gattinger. Further, if you know who...

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Karen Gasbarino

Feb 4, 20238 min read

Beth Barz - The Coach’s Coach

Most athletic-minded individuals have their hopes set on playing their chosen sport at the highest level. As soon as they know that’s...

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Karen Gasbarino

Jan 23, 202312 min read

Jordan Ford: One. More. TIME.

de·ter·mi·na·tion /dəˌtərməˈnāSH(ə)n/ noun firmness of purpose; resoluteness. "he advanced with an unflinching determination" 2023 began...

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Karen Gasbarino

Jan 2, 20237 min read

Matt Klimchuk Living His Five Year Plan

Matt Klimchuk was only 16 years old when I first wrote about him as a young prodigy. At the time, he was just starting to be pegged as...

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Canada’s Chris Assmus - Juggling Life & Loving It

Karen Gasbarino

Apr 19, 20226 min read

Canada’s Chris Assmus - Juggling Life & Loving It

Chris Assmus, 33, has found himself all over the world through his rugby journey. From starting his refereeing career in Montreal,...

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Scott Green - America's Adopted Son Creating Refereeing Pathways

Karen Gasbarino

Apr 11, 20227 min read

Scott Green - America's Adopted Son Creating Refereeing Pathways

There are only a few names synonymous with Rugby Refereeing in America. Stalwart Scott Green has to be among them. Known for his imposing...

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Major League Rugby Referees Series: Canada’s Talal Chaudhry’s Life/Work Balance

Karen Gasbarino

Apr 4, 20224 min read

Major League Rugby Referees Series: Canada’s Talal Chaudhry’s Life/Work Balance

31-year-old Talal Chaudhry has been Moe in rugby circles for as long as he can remember. It’s a clear divide; all family and friends...

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Major League Rugby Referees Series: Kat Roche is On Her Way

Karen Gasbarino

Mar 28, 20225 min read

Major League Rugby Referees Series: Kat Roche is On Her Way

Kat Roche is on her way to Dublin. Literally. I am speaking to her from the airport as she prepares to fly into the exciting unknown....

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118 Days: The Toronto Arrows’ Southern Journey

Karen Gasbarino

Nov 11, 202112 min read

118 Days: The Toronto Arrows’ Southern Journey

118 Days Just shy of a third of a year. A third of a year. Two changes of season. A lot can happen in 118 days. And it is a heck of a...

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Karen Gasbarino

Sep 8, 202110 min read

Maria Thomas: From Pack to President

Maria Thomas may just be one of the most successful rugby personalities in Canada that Canada never had. To put it another way, Canada’s...

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Maher Atyah – Finding Rugby Thousands of Miles from Chaos

Karen Gasbarino

Aug 4, 202110 min read

Maher Atyah – Finding Rugby Thousands of Miles from Chaos

Maher Atyah has stories to tell. Considering that only four years ago the idea of learning English for the then 16-year-old seemed...

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A very special welcome to The Hive…. Ben Gollings!

Karen Gasbarino

Jul 9, 20212 min read

A very special welcome to The Hive…. Ben Gollings!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2021 A very special welcome to The Hive…. Ben Gollings! Dallen Stanford and Robin MacDowell of The Rugby...

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Alex Magleby, Free Jacks CEO: Mr. Rugby - Truly Legendary

Karen Gasbarino

Jun 29, 202113 min read

Alex Magleby, Free Jacks CEO: Mr. Rugby - Truly Legendary

ED. NOTE: This interview was conducted with Alex Magleby ahead of the 2021 MLR campaign. It is truly insightful reading what he felt...

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Devin Ibañez – Breaking Down the Barriers to Inclusive Rugby

Karen Gasbarino

Jun 9, 202110 min read

Devin Ibañez – Breaking Down the Barriers to Inclusive Rugby

27-year-old Devin Ibañez was one of the first signees for the New England Free Jacks for their exhibition season, a true moment of...

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Tomás de la Vega, Toronto Arrow number 42; Fueled by Adversity

Karen Gasbarino

May 19, 20219 min read

Tomás de la Vega, Toronto Arrow number 42; Fueled by Adversity

6’3” Tomás de la Vega is a unit. Not only is the flanker the Toronto Arrows' master of the lineout, collecting successfully with his big...

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Karen Gasbarino

May 4, 20219 min read

Lockie Kratz Plan A: Going for Gold

Lachlan "Lockie" Kratz, 21, of Victoria British Columbia goes for GOLD in New Orleans as NOLA's newest signing, impressing on his debut.

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