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.
MaryBeth Mathews
Head Coach, Bowdoin Women’s Rugby (1994-present)
Founder and Director, Polar Bear Rugby Camp
Head Coach, Maine U23 (2003-2012)
Assistant Coach, NRU U23 (2010-2013), NERFU U23 (2004-2012)
Task Force for the NCAA Initiative, Strategic Committee, and Collegiate Committee, USA Rugby
New England Small College Commissioner
President, American Collegiate Rugby Association
Board Member, Portland Rugby Club
Founder and Captain, Portland Women’s Rugby Club (first team to win National Club Championship 1977)
MaryBeth Mathews has been a transformational leader within the Bowdoin athletic department and our campus community. Her advocacy for the advancement of women’s athletics and the sport of rugby at Bowdoin has set a powerful example for the women within our program. MaryBeth strives to provide an inclusive, safe, and enjoyable rugby experience for everyone within her program. The Bowdoin and rugby communities are better for her tireless efforts in support of the growth of the game. (Tim Ryan, AD Bowdoin College)
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