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.
Julianna Loera-Wiggins
Age: 28
Hails From: Paradise, CA
Job that Pays the Bills: PhD Candidate at the University of Michigan in the Department of American Culture and Program of Latina/o/x Studies
Rugby Life:
Player, University of New Mexico Women’s Rugby Club (2014-2017)
USA Rugby Academic All-American (2015)
Volunteer, Albuquerque Youth Rugby Clinic (2016)
Player, Chicago Women's Rugby Club (2022)
Player and Co-Captain, Chicago North Shore Rugby, Freetail 7’s Tour (2022)
Player, Ypsilanti Starlings Rugby (2022-present)
Leading Like a Boss:
Leads the Coaching Collective for the Ypsilanti Starlings Rugby Club, a new DIII Midwest team started in 2022; also serves as a board member and field captain
Graduate Student Mentor within the Department of American Culture at the University of Michigan, serving as a guide and mentor to graduate students who are teaching courses about race and ethnicity
Member of Washtenaw County: Queens with Quips, a monthly femme/them comedy writing collective
Production Assistant for Las Locas Comedy Showcase in Chicago, IL, a showcase that highlights and promotes Latina/x voices in stand-up comedy
A member of the Paradise Unified School District Social Justice Committee
Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, Julianna is part of a collective of Paradise High School alumni dedicated to bringing awareness to the lived experiences of People of Color and advocating for educational reform within the district
Why We Love Julianna:
She never stops leading. She is an outstanding leader who not only excels in rugby but contributes significantly to her community through her dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in academia and in rugby.
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