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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
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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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 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
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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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
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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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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