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.
Faith Walker
Age: 20
Hails From: Memphis, Tennessee
Job That She Hopes Will One Day Pay the Bills: Is a Sports Management major at the University of Memphis
Rugby Life:
Freedom Prep (Coach - winner of four consecutive Tennessee state championships)
Leading Like a Boss:
Serves as an advisor to the Board of Directors for Memphis Inner City Rugby
Founding member of the MICR Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee
Mentors’ young coaches in training at Freedom Prep
2019 Represented the American rugby community as an international ambassador in Laos working with the ‘Pass It Back Fund’
Why We Love Faith:
Is the youngest head coach of a high school rugby program in the state of Tennessee
Is a full-time college student and coach while working multiple jobs, and assuming leadership roles in her community
Lives her life as an example to younger women of color both on the field and off
Enjoys dancing and spending time with her friends and family
Learn More on The Rugby Breakdown (TRB): Freedom Prep Wins Tennessee 15s Title (2019)
All photos provided by the award recipient