Karen Gasbarino
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
- 8 min
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...
Karen Gasbarino
- Jan 23
- 12 min
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...
Karen Gasbarino
- Jan 2
- 7 min
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...
Karen Gasbarino
- Apr 19, 2022
- 6 min
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, 2022
- 7 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 12 min
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
- Sep 8, 2021
- 10 min
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...
Karen Gasbarino
- Aug 4, 2021
- 10 min
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...
Karen Gasbarino
- Jul 9, 2021
- 2 min
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...
Karen Gasbarino
- Jun 29, 2021
- 13 min
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, 2021
- 10 min
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, 2021
- 9 min
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, 2021
- 9 min
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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