Karen Gasbarino
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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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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