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.
Liz Kirk
Head Coach, Seattle Women’s Rugby
Director of Women’s Rugby, Seattle Rugby Club (1996-present)
Assistant Coach, Pacific Coast Grizzlies
US Women's U23 Team, US Women’s Senior Side
US Women’s National Team Player 15’s (1998 and 2002 World Cup, 23 Caps)
We have a long standing saying here at Seattle Rugby Club: ‘Work for Kirk’. I don’t know the origin, but I do know the spirit. Liz knows how to coach rugby and knows how to coach women. She is humble, non-punitive, willing to change and finds the best in each player. Liz is the definition of a role model. She informs the way I captain, the way I play rugby, and the way I navigate life. There’s a reason we all have shirts that say, “Work for Kirk.” She inspires us to work harder and be better. She works for women’s rugby - she works for us. It is an honor to Work for Kirk. (Hattie McKay)
All photos provided by the award recipient