About Kelly Russell
Born 1986. Kelly Russell is a Canadian rugby union player.
Kelly Russell (born December 7, 1986) is a former Canadian rugby union player, and is a coach for the sport. She captained at the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup and was named to the Dream Team.
International career Russell has also featured in two Rugby World Cup Sevens in 2009 and 2013.
Kelly and her younger sister Laura were both named in the 2014 World Cup squad.
She won a gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games as a member of the Canadian women's rugby sevens team.
In 2016, Russell was named to Canada's first ever women's rugby sevens Olympic team. The team won bronze.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Kelly Russell?
Canadian rugby union player
When was Kelly Russell born?
Kelly Russell was born on 7 December 1986 in Caledon.
What is Kelly Russell's occupation?
Kelly Russell is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Kelly Russell?
Kelly Russell is Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Kelly Russell (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kelly Russell. https://biography.guide/kelly-russell-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Kelly Russell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kelly-russell-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Kelly Russell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kelly-russell-rugby-union-player/.
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