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.
Carly MacKinnon
Age: 28
Hails From: Issaquah, Washington; Lives in Seattle, Washington
Job That Pays the Bills: Senior Communications Specialist for the Seattle Children’s and the Social and Content Manager for the Seattle Seawolves of Major League Rugby
Rugby Life:
2010: Kent Crusaders (Player)
2010-2013: Washington State University (Player - 2013 D2 National Championships)
2012-Present: Seattle Rugby Club (Player - 2015 and 2016 D1 Club Championships)
2013: Atavus Rugby (Coaching Staff)
2014-2017: Kent Crusaders 7s Side (Coach)
2015-Present: Washington Loggers Girls High School Select 7’s Team (Coach)
2017: Atavus Academy 7s (Player - 2017 Club 7’s Championship)
2018-Present: Seattle Seawolves (Staff - 2018 and 2019 Major League Rugby Championships)
Why We Love Carly:
Manager of Washington Athletic Club Women's 7s Team
Carly would like to dedicate this award to her late father, Tim, brother, Cody, and mother, Rene, who all supported her bold and athletic nature until their last days
Learn More on The Rugby Breakdown (TRB): MacKinnon, Barber Bolster Loggers (2019)
All photos provided by the award recipient
Credit to Atavus Rugby, Natalie Norris, Darren Zemanek