Leslie Cripps
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Leslie Cripps is a Canadian rugby union player and former captain of the national team.[1] A national team representative for over a decade, Cripps is considered one of the top ten North American women rugby union players.[1]
Rugby career[edit]
Cripp's rugby career started after graduating high school in the summer with the Williams Lake Rugby Club.[2][3] She then played with the University of Victoria Valkaries (1996-1999[2]), the Velox and the James Bay AA in Victoria, B.C.[3]
Cripps' first international appearance was on the Canadian U23 team in 2000 against the United States.[3] A year later, Cripps also played against the Americans for her cap for the national seniors team.[3] Cripps made 47 international appearances between 2001 and 2010.[3] The represented Canada at the 2002, 2006, and 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup.[4]
In 2001, she joined Saracens in London, England where she received "New Player of the Year" award.[5][3] After several years with the Saracens, Cripps captained the club for two years and won five league titles.[3]
Awards and recognition[edit]
- 2003, Worlds 15s team, selection[3]
- 2008, Nomads (Barbarians select side), selection (captain)[2][3]
- 2019, BC Rugby Hall of Fame inductee[6]
- 2020, Rugby Canada Hall of Fame inductee[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Brown, Mathew. (2011). Rugby for dummies. Growden, Greg., Guthrie, Patrick, 1962- (3rd ed.). Mississauga, Ont.: Wiley. p. 320. ISBN 9781118043325. OCLC 731322674.
- ^ a b c Harrigan, Scott (April 21, 2021). "Waters among list of Vikes named to Rugby Canada's Hall of Fame". ISN. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Leslie Cripps announced as Rugby Canada Hall of Fame inductee". Williams Lake Tribune. April 5, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ Clifton, Pat (September 4, 2010). "Canada Set For USA Clash". www.rugbytoday.com.
- ^ "Canada to field mix of veterans, youngsters versus Scotland in Women's World Cup". GuelphMercury.com. August 19, 2010. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
- ^ "Cripps inducted into BC Rugby Hall of Fame; will visit with high school players Tuesday". Williams Lake Tribune. January 15, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
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