Courtney Holtkamp (born 25 April 1999) is a Canadian rugby union player. She plays in the Back row for Canada, and competed at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup.

Courtney Holtkamp
Date of birth (1999-04-25) 25 April 1999 (age 25)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back row
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–2021 Loughborough Lightning (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–Present  Canada 28 (0)

Rugby career

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2017–21

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Holtkamp debuted internationally for Canada at the age of 18 against England in November 2017 at Allianz Park.[1][2] In 2020, She signed with Loughborough Lightning for the Premier 15s 2020–21 season.[1][3] She plays for the Red Deer Titans and has appeared for the University of Alberta Pandas.[1]

2022

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Holtkamp competed for Canada at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[4][5] She played against the Eagles in their quarterfinal encounter.[6] She also started in the semifinal against England, and in the third place final against France.[7][8][9]

2023

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In 2023, She was named in Canada's squad for their test against the Springbok women and for the Pacific Four Series.[10][11] She started in Canada's 66–7 thrashing of South Africa in Madrid, Spain.[12][13]

In July 2023, she started in her sides Pacific Four loss to the Black Ferns, they went down 21–52.[14][15]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Courtney Holtkamp signs for Loughborough Lightning". Americas Rugby News. 2020-08-25. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
  2. ^ "England schools Canada at Allianz Park". Americas Rugby News. 2017-11-18. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
  3. ^ "Loughborough Lightning land Canada International". Loughborough University. 2020-08-25. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
  4. ^ "Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup squad named for New Zealand". Rugby Canada. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
  5. ^ Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-16). "Canada Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Italy 12-22 Canada". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  6. ^ "Canada book Semi Final spot with big win over USA". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-30. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  7. ^ Grey, Becky (2022-11-05). "England show grit to reach World Cup final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  8. ^ "England edge Canada in World Cup Classic". Americas Rugby News. 2022-11-05. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  9. ^ "Blue wave hits Canada as France celebrates Bronze victory". Americas Rugby News. 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  10. ^ "Seven new names in Canada squad for Spain tour". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "One-sided win for Canada over South Africa". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  13. ^ "Canada's Women's Rugby Team opens 2023 with convincing win over South Africa". Rugby Canada. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  14. ^ "Black Ferns fly past Canada in front of record crowd in Ottawa". Americas Rugby News. 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  15. ^ Burnes, Campbell (2023-07-09). "Black Ferns secure WXV1 qualification with Ottawa victory". allblacks.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
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