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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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