A Closer Look
Culture At A Crossroads
Season 2, Episode 10
Rugby Canada men's captain Tyler Ardron joins the show to talk about his journey as a pro rugby player, and the slow growth of the sport in Canada. The Lakefield, ON native breaks down how rugby is played, and helps us understand how the sport is designed in a way so that individual players can't dominate. Plus, what Ardron has learned at each stop of his career, playing in Wales, New Zealand, and now in France.
He'll also unpack how he was groomed to captain Canada's team with players more than 10 years older than him. And, his upbringing, faith exposure, and parent's influence to remain humble and sane.
Welcome to the thirtieth episode of the podcast. Listen and access the show notes here or search for Culture At A Crossroads on Apple, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free.
This is a profile of Castres back row Tyler Ardron.
June 7, 2012 - Canada U-20 rolling with McMaster captain Ardron
Oct, 2013 - Ardron makes pro rugby debut with Ospreys in Wales
Aug 25, 2015 - Canada men's rugby roster announced for 2015 World Cup
Sept 17, 2015 - Ardron out with injury for final game at the World Cup
May 10, 2017 - Ardron signs to play with New Zealand Super Rugby's Chiefs
Sept 3, 2019 - Ardron to lead Canada's 31-man squad at Rugby World Cup in Japan
Jun 27, 2020 - Ardron signs offer with French club Castres Olympique
These are some highlights from Ardron with Team Canada against Scotland in 2014, and this is a post-game interview of Ardron after a 2015 World Cup game.