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- ↑ http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/player/286275.html ”Eric Howard ESPN Profile” Accessed:12/6/19
- ↑ Howard & Hubert Buydens: New Orleans Gold Canada Front Row Duo” 29/9/17
- ↑ "Playing at home "incredible" and "dream come true" for local team Canada rugby players". 14 July 2018.
- ↑ http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2017/09/29/eric-howard-signs-nola-gold/amp/ ”Eric Howard signs for NOLA Gold” 29/9/17
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