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 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–present  Canada 60
Correct as of 2023-07-14
Medal record
Women's rugby union
Representing  Canada
World Cup
Silver medal – second place2014 FranceTeam competition

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.

Early life

Beukeboom is the daughter of former NHL ice hockey player Jeff Beukeboom.[1] She was born in Edmonton, Alberta, during her father's fifth season with the Edmonton Oilers. She attended St. Francis Xavier University.[2]

Rugby career

2012–14

In 2012, Beukeboom was named the CIS Female Athlete of the Year.[3] 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.[2][4]

2017–18

Beukeboom was selected in Canada's squad for the 2017 Rugby World Cup in Ireland. In 2018, she earned her 33rd cap against England in Doncaster.[5]

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]

In July 2023, she started in her sides Pacific Four loss to the Black Ferns, they went down 21–52.[13][14] Beukeboom scored a hat-trick in her 60th appearance, against Australia in her sides final match of the series.[15][16]

References

  1. Grossman, David (May 20, 2009). "Beukeboom: Like father, like daughter". thestar.com. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Uxbridge's Tyson Beukeboom named to Canadian rugby team". www.durhamregion.com. May 18, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  3. "Tyson Beukeboom named Female Athlete of the Year". www.durhamregion.com. April 18, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  4. "Epsom's Tyson Beukeboom wins silver at rugby World Cup". www.durhamregion.com. August 23, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  5. Davidson, Neil (2018-11-16). "Canadian women open four-game rugby tour against second-ranked England". nationalpost.com. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  6. "Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup squad named for New Zealand". Rugby Canada. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  7. Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-09). "Canada Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Japan 5-41 Canada". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  8. "de Goede to lead Canada squad to World Cup in New Zealand". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-01. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  9. "Seven new names in Canada squad for Spain tour". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  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.
  11. "One-sided win for Canada over South Africa". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  12. "Canada's Women's Rugby Team opens 2023 with convincing win over South Africa". Rugby Canada. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  13. "Black Ferns fly past Canada in front of record crowd in Ottawa". Americas Rugby News. 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  14. Burnes, Campbell (2023-07-09). "Black Ferns secure WXV1 qualification with Ottawa victory". allblacks.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  15. "Match day roster named for Canada's final game in Ottawa vs Australia". Rugby Canada. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
  16. "Beukeboom hat trick leads Canada to big win over Australia". Americas Rugby News. 2023-07-15. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
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