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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Support us today!
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.
Samantha Black
Age: 20
Hails From:
Tampa, Florida
Job That Pays the Bills:
Marketing coordinator in the floral industry and a certified personal trainer
Rugby Life:
Tampa Bay Krewe Women’s Rugby (player, Captain)
Tampa Mischief Women’s Rugby League (player, Captain)
USA Red-Tails Rugby League National Team (player, Captain)
Leading Like a Boss:
Tampa Bay Krewe (Vice President and Community Service Coordinator)
Organizes and hosts skill clinics for players
Organized the first women’s Rugby League team and match in USA
When Covid-19 hit she made sure to keep the game alive for Florida players in the safest ways possible
Why We Love Sam:
Organized a prom dress rugby game to benefit Women with Purpose
Foster volunteer for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay
All photos provided by the award recipient
Photo Credits: Bryce Moseley