Mandy Marchak

Mandy Marchak (born November 24, 1984) is a Canadian rugby footballer. She represented Canada at three rugby union World Cups in 2006, 2010 and 2014 and at rugby league in 2017 World Cup.[1][2] She also played in two Sevens World Cups in 2009 and 2013.[3]

Mandy Marchak
Date of birth (1984-11-24) November 24, 1984 (age 39)
Place of birthWinnipeg, Manitoba
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb)
Rugby league career
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2017Canada()
Rugby union career
Position(s)Centre
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Saracens()
Capilano RFC()
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2005-2016Canada
National sevens team
YearsTeamComps
2009?-2016Canada
Medal record
Women's rugby union
Representing  Canada
World Cup
Silver medal – second place2014 FranceTeam competition

She also spent two years in the United Kingdom with the Saracens side.[4]

Marchak retired from rugby union in 2016 due to injury.[5] She then took up rugby league and was selected to represent the Canada Ravens at the 2017 Women's Rugby League World Cup.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Ben Kerr, lastwordonsports.com (30 June 2014). "Canada's Roster Announced for Women's Rugby World Cup". Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  2. ^ Bryan Kelly, Rugby Canada Communications (BC Rugby.com) (31 July 2014). "Canada roster announced for Women's World Cup opener vs France". Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  3. ^ Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press (29 July 2014). "Winnipegger Mandy Marchak ready for Rugby World Cup". Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  4. ^ "Mandy Marchak Seeks WRLWC Glory - Canada Rugby League Association". 22 August 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  5. ^ "Injuries force Canada's Mandy Marchak into retirement". 20 May 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  6. ^ Davidson, Neil. "Veteran Mandy Marchak ready for another rugby World Cup, this time rugby league". Retrieved 30 October 2017.[permanent dead link]
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