Tyson Beukeboom

Tyson Beukeboom (born March 10, 1991) is a Canadian rugby union player. She has represented Canada at three consecutive Rugby World Cups, starting with the silver medal-winning squad of 2014; and also at the 2017 and 2021 tournaments.

Tyson Beukeboom
Date of birth (1991-03-10) March 10, 1991
Place of birthEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
UniversitySt. Francis Xavier University
Notable relative(s)Jeff Beukeboom (father)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
– Aurora Barbarians ()
– St. Francis X-Women ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–present  Canada 33[1]
Correct as of 2016-11-16
Medal record
Women's rugby union
Representing  Canada
World Cup
Silver medal – second place2014 FranceTeam competition

Early life

Beukeboom is the daughter of former NHL ice hockey player Jeff Beukeboom.[2] She was born in Edmonton, Alberta, during her father's fifth season with the Edmonton Oilers. She attended St. Francis Xavier University.[3]

Rugby career

2012–17

In 2012, Beukeboom was named the CIS Female Athlete of the Year.[4] She made her debut as a member of Canada‘s national team at the 2013 Nations Cup, and was a member of Canada's squad at the 2014 Rugby World Cup in France where her side were runners-up.[3][5]

Beukeboom was selected in Canada's squad for the 2017 Rugby World Cup in Ireland.

2022–23

Beukeboom was named in the Canadian squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup that was delayed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6][7][8] In 2023, She was named in Canada's squad for their test against the Springbok women and for the Pacific Four Series.[9][10] She started in Canada's 66–7 thrashing of South Africa in Madrid, Spain.[11][12]

References
  1. Davidson, Neil (16 November 2018). "Canadian women open four-game rugby tour against second-ranked England". National Post.
  2. Grossman, David (May 20, 2009). "Beukeboom: Like father, like daughter". thestar.com. Retrieved October 14, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Uxbridge's Tyson Beukeboom named to Canadian rugby team". www.durhamregion.com. May 18, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Tyson Beukeboom named Female Athlete of the Year". www.durhamregion.com. April 18, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "Epsom's Tyson Beukeboom wins silver at rugby World Cup". www.durhamregion.com. August 23, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. "Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup squad named for New Zealand". Rugby Canada. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2022-10-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-09). "Canada Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Japan 5-41 Canada". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. "de Goede to lead Canada squad to World Cup in New Zealand". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-01. Retrieved 2022-10-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. "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)
  10. "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)
  11. "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)
  12. "Canada's Women's Rugby Team opens 2023 with convincing win over South Africa". Rugby Canada. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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