Meet Sion Parry, a semi-pro carpenter from Wales whose rugby journey is straight out of a storybook! 🏉🔨 This talented player has been tearing it up for Ebbw Vale, but it’s a phone call in 2023 that took his life in an exciting direction. A video of Sion’s on-field exploits caught the eye of Kingsley Jones, earning him a call-up to the Canadian national team. With his mum hailing from Ontario, Canada was a natural fit for Sion, and he’s grabbed the opportunity with both hands—scoring four tries in 16 caps so far. 🇨🇦
Sion is helping steer Canada through their Nations Cup campaign, with matches against Spain, Portugal, and Zimbabwe, and he’s got his sights set on next year’s World Cup in Australia. For him, this isn’t just about playing rugby—it’s about soaking up every bit of the incredible experience from touring, seeing new places, to meeting new people. 🌍
Despite the rugby fame, Sion’s day job keeps him grounded. He’s self-employed and finds his carpentry work fits nicely around his international rugby commitments. “It’s not ideal but you make it work,” he shares. When he’s not on the international scene, he’s a key player for Ebbw Vale, who he hopes to help to a historic victory in the Super Rygbi Cymru final this Sunday! 🏆
It’s been a wild ride, and Sion’s blend of hard work on the field and meticulous craftsmanship off it highlights the extraordinary path he’s carving out both in Wales and beyond. Let’s cheer him on as he continues chasing his World Cup dream! Go Sion! 🎉🙌 #RugbyDreams #CarpenterToWorldCup #GoSion #RugbyLife