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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Angelica Rodriguez
Age: 22
Hails From: Warsaw, Indiana. Currently living in Asheville, North Carolina
Job that Pays the Bills: Head Coach, Warren Wilson College Women’s Rugby (NIRA, DIII)
Rugby Life:
Former Assistant Coach, Queen's University (NIRA Division II National Champions) (2021-2022)
Player, Queen's University
World Rugby L1 Referee
Coach, Girls Rugby Inc.
Player, Warsaw High School Girls Team
Leading Like a Boss:
While at Queens worked extensively with OurBridge, a resource for immigrant and refugee children
Why We Love Angelica:
At 22 years old, she is leading Warren Wilson College women’s rugby, the newest NIRA program. In a few months' time, she’s built a roster of 20 student-athletes at a college with no history of rugby. According to Associate Athletic Director Katie Wurst, Angelica cares deeply for her student-athletes and encourages them to contribute in positive ways as varsity athletes. She represents the very best of what the future holds for NCAA women's rugby!
All photos provided by the award recipient