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.
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.
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We are a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.​
All donations made are tax deductible.
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.
2026 CONFERENCE
Save the date: January 16th through 18th, 2026
@ The Westin Downtown Denver
Community Building: Hundreds of attendees across three generations of women’s rugby; Regional gatherings of coaches, administrators, referees, and fans; Job preparation support, advising; Awards banquet; Pop up museum of women’s rugby history.
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Education: Three days of interactive sessions; Tracks for coaches, administrators, referees and others; Maps and directories of women’s teams and coaches; Hear from leaders at World Rugby and USA Rugby.
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PLUS! Friday night cocktails and Q and A with stars of the game; Saturday evening cocktail reception; Vendors, silent auction, and giveaways.
Rates:
Early
through Nov 30
Regular
Dec 1 to Jan 15
Onsite
Jan 16 to Jan 18
Members
$333.38
$389.63
$442.13
Pioneers & Champions
$333.38
$389.63
$442.13
Non-Members
$444.50
$519.50
$589.50
Group Packages
Flat Rate:
$3,800
*Email us at wrcra.info@gmail.com for student registration
Packages require a single flat-rate payment with a code provided to the group for up to 10 individuals to register. All individual registrations from the group must be received by Jan 3, 2026
Awards Banquet & Museum
Members
Pioneers & Champions
Non-Members
$187.50
$187.50
$250
These do not include access to any of the conference sessions, only the Awards Banquet and Museum on Saturday night.
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Individual tickets can be purchased through the registration process. If you're interested in purchasing a table for the awards banquet, please email us at wrcra.info@gmail.com.
Sponsorship Opportunities
You have the opportunity to be in front of a targeted audience, and support, the growth of Women’s Rugby in the United States. Did you miss being a sponsor this year? Get in early for next year!
Why should YOU become a sponsor?
Networking
Visibility
Support
