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World Rugby Sevens Series kicks off in Vancouver

Today marks the start of the women’s and men’s World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments in Vancouver, BC, where teams will continue their quest to nab one of four respective automatically qualifying spots for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Clinique inked a deal with English rugby star Holly Aitchison

As part of its rugby-centric #GameFace campaign, Clinique beauty brand inked a deal with English star Holly Aitchison yesterday as England prepares to host the next women’s World Cup in 2025.

December 14, 2022

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Rugby World Cup sees women's rugby's largest-ever crowd

New Zealand lifted their sixth rugby world title in front of 42K spectators at Auckland’s Eden Park, capping off a record-shattering tournament with women’s rugby’s largest-ever crowd.

November 14, 2022

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Rugby World Cup: Don’t ruck with America

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Sports Quick Hits: September 20th, 2021

September 20, 2021

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Leafs clinched a playoff spot

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The NHL postseason is just around the corner, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are the first through the gate.

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The GIST's Quick Hits - CA (April 5, 2021)

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April 05, 2021

Miami Open final, Team Canada’s rugby women’s 7s team, Vancouver Canucks’ COVID-19 list

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The NBA season isn’t the only one in doubt. Due to COVID-19, the tennis season is hanging on by a thread, while the MLB situation is the literal definition of a gong show. The WNBA and NHL are looking good, though...well, kind of.

Charity Williams

Charity Williams

"I think kids just need to see that everyone messes up at all levels. The best in the world make mistakes and it doesn’t make them any less of an athlete."

"As long as I can control what I can control, that’s enough for me. As long as I’ve done my physical and mental prep, that’s enough for me."