Paige Farries
Paige Farries (born 12 August 1994) is a Canadian rugby union player. She plays at Wing for Canada and the University of Worcester Warriors.
| Date of birth | 12 August 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Personal life
Farries is originally from Red Deer, Alberta, but now lives on Vancouver Island.[1] She played lacrosse for several years, but stopped playing in grade 11 due to the size and the physicality of the boys.[1] While deciding what to do next, her high school’s rugby director invited her to try rugby. After giving it a try she became instantly hooked.[1]
Rugby career
2020–22
In 2020, She signed with the Worcester Warriors in the Premier 15s.[2]
Farries competed for Canada at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[3][4] She scored a try against the United States in their quarterfinal match.[5][6] She also played in the semifinal against England, and in the third place final against France.[7][8][9]
2023
Farries was named in Canada's squad for their test against the Springbok women and for the Pacific Four Series.[10][11] She scored a try in her sides 66–7 victory over South Africa in Madrid, Spain.[12][13]
References
- Drummond, Justine (2022-09-06). "Get to know Rugby Canada team member, Victoria resident Paige Farries". BVM Sports. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
- "Farries finds new rugby home overseas". University of Victoria Athletics. 2020-05-06. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
- "Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup squad named for New Zealand". Rugby Canada. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
- Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-16). "Canada Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Italy 12-22 Canada". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Canada book Semi Final spot with big win over USA". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-30. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
- "Canada progress into World Cup semifinals". NZ Herald. 2022-10-30. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
- Grey, Becky (2022-11-05). "England show grit to reach World Cup final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- "England edge Canada in World Cup Classic". Americas Rugby News. 2022-11-05. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
- "Blue wave hits Canada as France celebrates Bronze victory". Americas Rugby News. 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
- "Seven new names in Canada squad for Spain tour". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Kevin Rouet names Canada's Women's Rugby Team roster for Spain Tour and Pacific Four Series opener". Rugby Canada. 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "One-sided win for Canada over South Africa". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Canada's Women's Rugby Team opens 2023 with convincing win over South Africa". Rugby Canada. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
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