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- ↑ "Top rugby teams, players honoured". Aldergrove Star . June 16, 2011.
- ↑ "tbird: From rugby to riding ring". Aldergrove Star. August 27, 2022.
- ↑ "Sinbin skills clinic attract ex All Black". Langley Advance . June 23, 2006.
- ↑ "Thunderbird's Pack accomplished rugger". Langley Advance. August 19, 2008.