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, 2023
- 8 min
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
- Feb 4, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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 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
- 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
- Sep 7, 2021
- 13 min
Trevor Harrison's Life Mission: Athlete's Health First
Ed Note: As is life in professional sports, there have been some changes since this article was first published in January of 2021. One...
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
- 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 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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