Source: Danica Ferris, globalnews.ca, July 22, 2021 Wardley said she couldn’t be more grateful for all the people that have been cheering her on while she’s been accomplishing what’s been a lifelong goal. Storefronts have been plastered, viewing parties have been organized and the entire town of Vulcan, Alta., is all-in on its first-ever homegrown… Continue reading Small Alberta Town Sees First-Ever Olympian Head to Tokyo
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Canadian teams ready for Rugby World Cup Sevens
Source: Benjamin Blum, CBC Sports, July 17, 2018 Women’s, men’s squads eager to move past inconsistent seasons It’s been five years since the last Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow. Rugby sevens has reached new heights since that tournament, with its Olympic debut in Rio in 2016 a major benchmark for the sport’s continued growth. Ghislaine Landry… Continue reading Canadian teams ready for Rugby World Cup Sevens
Tackling the big score: son with autism invokes tears with rugby success
Source: Janani Whitfield, CBC News, July 16, 2018 For April Schultz, watching her son cross the line to score was just another sign of how far he’s come When April Schultz signed her nine-year-old son up for Regina Mini Rugby, she didn’t have any expectations that he might do anything beyond run around the field. Reiss… Continue reading Tackling the big score: son with autism invokes tears with rugby success
Canadian rugby is facing a critical moment
Source: Benjamin Blum, CBC Sports, April 23, 2018 Push to get men’s team into World Cup is costly — but the alternative may be worse It’s a difficult time to be a Canadian rugby fan. The women’s sevens team — after years of success that included an Olympic bronze medal in 2016 — has come up short at… Continue reading Canadian rugby is facing a critical moment
Regina rugby camp aims to grow sport, inspire future Olympians
By Brian Rodgers, CBC News, August 7, 2016 Sask. Rugby was inspired to put on a camp for kids because of rugby sevens making its Olympic debut Kids aged three and up had full rein of the Regina Rugby Club pitch on Sunday. They were learning the basics of the sport, including how to move in… Continue reading Regina rugby camp aims to grow sport, inspire future Olympians
Saskatchewan wheelchair rugby athlete heading to Rio Paralympics
By CBC News, June 12, 2016 Miranda Biletski hadn’t played rugby before her accident, but immediately liked it Saskatchewan’s Miranda Biletski is making her Paralympic debut in Rio on Canada’s wheelchair rugby team. She sacrificed a lot to get there. After not making Team Canada for the London Paralympics, she moved to Victoria to train,… Continue reading Saskatchewan wheelchair rugby athlete heading to Rio Paralympics