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.
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Kaylee Middaugh
Name: Kaylee Middaugh
Age: 23
Hails from: Alma, New York
Job that Pays the Bills: Middle School Math Teacher at Allegany-Limestone and Assistant Coach at St. Bonaventure University
Rugby Life:
Two-time NCR All-American (2023 & 2024)
Scholastic All-American (2024-25)
UNYCRC All-Star (4 years)
NCR Small College National Champions 2023
Most Improved Player 2021-22
Most Valuable Player 2022-23
Jim Canty Award 2023-24
Strength of the Pack 2024-25
Leading like a Boss:
ARU Cubs Coach (2 years)
St. Bonaventure Captain (2 years)
St. Bonaventure House Leader (2 years)
St. Bonaventure Assistant Coach
UNYCRC All-Stars Coach
UNYCRC Disciplinary Committee
Why we love Kaylee:
Brings students from her Middle/High School to campus for Women in Sports day so they could learn about rugby
Collaborates with groups on campus so that student-athletes have access to much needed resources
Photos provided by the award recipient