They left family and loved ones behind to live and train in Victoria. Quebec City's Karen Paquin, for example, put aside a career as a chemical engineer in search of sporting success. And while other top countries are able to make life comfortable for their rugby players, the Canadians have to scrim
Date: Aug 10, 2016
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'They came out a little pissed off': Canada channels frustration into brilliant Olympic rugby bronze
scored two tries, one in each half, on inside feints that left the Brits clutching at air, and added four conversions. Karen Paquin opened scoring for Canada in the third minute, but it was back-to-back scores by Bianca Farella and Kelly Russell in the final minute of the half that sealed the victory.
Karen Paquin, Bianca Farella and Kelly Russell had the other tries for Canada, which took a commanding 26-5 half-time advantage. The Canadians also earned a successful finish to the tournament after dropping a 17-5 semifinal decision to Australia early Monday.
"For me personally it's a dream come true,"said superstar Canadian forward Karen Paquin. "As a youngster I looked up to speed skater/cyclist, Clara Hughes and wheelchair racer Chantal Petitclerc. To me they are the legacy."
Date: Aug 08, 2016
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Report: Magali Harvey left off Canada rugby sevens squad for Rio
The squad is still to be confirmed, but there are some names you can assume as locks: captain Jen Kish, Kayla Moleschi, Karen Paquin, leading scorer Ghislaine Landry, Kelly Russell, Bianca Farella, Brittany Benn and then now-healthy Ashley Steacy. Thisleaves four spots, which positional needs will
Date: Jul 07, 2016
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Canadian women's rugby team braces for Olympic roster announcement
Put it all together and it means disappointment for some. Especially when the team list comes with the likes of such stalwarts as Kish, Steacy, Britt Benn, Bianca Farella, Ghislaine Landry, Karen Paquin and Kelly Russell among those pencilled in months ago.