1975 Sexist OSU Newsletter
The Old Man, the newsletter of the Ohio State University Men’s Rugby club announced the formation of the Ohio State women’s team. Note the graphic illustration of a female player.
1977 The Pitch
The Tube and the Pitch, two different Ohio State Women’s team newsletters from 1977 show the grassroots organizing, bawdy nature of women’s rugby at the time.
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When you contribute to the U.S. Women’s Rugby Foundation you become part of a movement to support girls and women involved in rugby.
We are a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.
All donations made are tax deductible.
Jordyn Marlin
Age:
24
Hails From:
Hillside, NJ
Job That Pays the Bills:
Operations Associate at KIPP Team and Family Schools, a non profit charter school organization that serves students from disadvantaged communities in Newark, Camden and Miami.
Rugby Life:
Northeast Academy U23 All-Star Select (2022)
Empire GU All- Star Select 7’s (2019)
Union County Lady Mudturtles (2021-present, MVP back)
EPRU All Star 7’s Selects (2019-2020)
Lafayette College Women’s Rugby (2016-2020, Captain)
Leading Like a Boss:
Union County RFC, Community Relations Chair
Level 1 Referee
President, Nia: Women of Purpose campus support group for women of color
Why We Love Jordyn:
Jordyn is insistent on making herself and everyone around her better. She has taken advantage of every opportunity afforded her for high-performance play and excels at every level. She is a certified referee and in regular rotation for NJ middle and high school matches where she is well respected by players and coaches. Jordyn embodies the rugby spirit.
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