Leslie Cripps Explained

Birth Date:29 September 1977
Ru Position:Front-row
Amatteam1:Williams Lake Rugby Club
Amatteam2:Victoria Valkaries
Amatteam3:Velox RFC
Amatteam4:James Bay AA
Amatteam5:Saracens
Amatyears2:1996-1999
Amatyears5:2001-?
Repyears1:2000
Repyears2:2001-2010
Repteam1: U23
Repcaps2:47

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.

Rugby career

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), the Velox and the James Bay AA in Victoria, B.C.

Cripps' first international appearance was on the Canadian U23 team in 2000 against the United States. A year later, Cripps also played against the Americans for her cap for the national seniors team. Cripps made 47 international appearances between 2001 and 2010. The represented 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] After several years with the Saracens, Cripps captained the club for two years and won five league titles.

Awards and recognition

Notes and References

  1. Book: Brown, Mathew.. Rugby for dummies. 2011. Wiley. Growden, Greg., Guthrie, Patrick, 1962-. 9781118043325. 3rd. Mississauga, Ont.. 320. 731322674.
  2. Web site: Harrigan. Scott. 2021-04-21. Waters among list of Vikes named to Rugby Canada’s Hall of Fame. 2021-05-01. ISN. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2021-04-05. Leslie Cripps announced as Rugby Canada Hall of Fame inductee. 2021-05-01. Williams Lake Tribune. en-US.
  4. Web site: Clifton. Pat. September 4, 2010. Canada Set For USA Clash. www.rugbytoday.com.
  5. Web site: 2010-08-19. Canada to field mix of veterans, youngsters versus Scotland in Women's World Cup. 2019-04-20. GuelphMercury.com. en-CA.
  6. Web site: Cripps inducted into BC Rugby Hall of Fame; will visit with high school players Tuesday. 2019-01-15. Williams Lake Tribune. en-US. 2019-04-20.