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.
Annabella Vogel
Age: 16
Hails From: Washington Boro, Pennsylvania
Job that Pays the Bills: Homeschooled and helps with the family business
Rugby Life:
Player, Penn Legacy
Player, Knightmares Rugby Club
Player, The Rugby Advantage
Referee, Eastern Penn Referee Society
Invited player, USA Rugby U18 team (Global Youth 7's in NZ)
Leading Like a Boss:
Bella, one of the youngest rugby referees in Pennsylvania, refereed the Collegiate Women's Division III Pennsylvania State Championship match
Why We Love Annabella:
Bella began playing rugby at age 10 and quickly set her sights on elite-level play. Her family operates a market outside of their home in Washington Boro called The Petal on Penn. The market sells produce grown by the family. "We do a lot of things to fundraise and keep up with her training. Bella grows and sells the produce; every penny goes straight to her and supports her training.”
All photos provided by the award recipient