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- ↑ "Eagles star for Oxford in Varsity Match". Americas Rugby News. April 5, 2022.
- ↑ "New England Free Jacks Signs Piers Von Dadelszen". djcoilrugby. October 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Canada expects physical challenge against Spain in Ottawa rugby test". ThoroldToday.ca. July 8, 2022.