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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Support us today!
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.
Savannah Austin
Age:
25
Hails From:
Memphis, Tennessee
Job That Pays the Bills:
Coach, Memphis Inner City Rugby
Rugby Life:
Storm Rugby (Middle and High school)
Life University Women’s Rugby Team
Middle Tennessee State University Women’s Rugby Club
Memphis Flamingos Women’s Rugby Club (Captain)
Memphis Blues Men’s Rugby (Assistant Coach)
Leading Like a Boss:
Full-time pathway coach for Memphis Inner City Rugby (MICR), working with 4+ middle and high school teams across Memphis
Has coached with MICR for four years, including the PCA, Freedom Prep Academy Girls, and Soulsville High School Girls programs
Why We Love Savannah:
Savannah is extremely passionate about the power rugby has to develop character and provide opportunities. She finds great joy and purpose in using rugby to create a safe space for young people in Memphis. As a pathway coach for MICR, Savannah spends her days working directly with youth rugby, not only to build great athletes but also to build well-rounded young people that have the skills they need to successfully navigate life.
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