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.
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We are a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.​
All donations made are tax deductible.
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Upcoming Events
Culture Counts Series: Team Safety - not just on the pitch!
Join a discussion of how to improve trust and safety for your team in big and small ways.
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Mary Beth Mathews
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October 29, 2025
7:30pm Eastern
Culture Counts Series: Finding Success Wearing Multiple Hats
Is Your Rugby Role Overwhelming at Times? Wearing too many hats? Join this discussion for concrete steps to streamline your multi-tasking and save your sanity.
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Tiffany Lopez
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November 20, 2025
7:30pm Eastern
Past Events
Building Support for Collegiate Club Teams
This webinar is geared towards addressing the issues club sport coaches and team leaders have with their college administration related to lack of communication, financial support and professional development. Building on the wave of popularity and recognition of women's rugby as a positive and empowering sport following the USWNT 7s Bronze Medal at the Olympics, this session aims to listen to the issues raised in the Coaches Survey and create concrete steps to change the current dynamics between club rugby coaches and their college ADs and Presidents.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. EDT
Navigating the Rugby Administrative Maze
This webinar is geared towards understanding who to go to within your SRO, Conference, GU, or National Office to have your questions answered. It is for those individuals that are engaging in an administrative role at any level, from just starting out to seasoned veterans.
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. EDT
Culture Counts: Coaches on the Frontline
This will be an open discussion for shared learning about the ways in which culture touches all aspects of our teams and coaching. Now that the school year is over, we'll reflect on what worked, what needs improving, and ways to get off the hamster wheel and recharge before fall arrives.
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. EDT