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.

The Pioneers Club is made up of the first 100 individuals, teams, and businesses donating $1,000 or more to the US Women's Rugby Foundation. Members hold a special place in the history of the USWRF and are credited with making our work possible.
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100 PIONEERS CLUB MEMBERS
105 | Mikhala Dougher | AHO WRFC Alum, Empire GU, CNY Rugby, and Uticuse Rugby | |
106 | Matty Leighton | Alum University of NH, WA State University, University of CO, ERRFU and West Select 15s, ERRFU Referee, Plymouth State University | |
107 | Jeanna Beard | ||
108 | Jessica Burda Leslie | Alum of UW-Stevens Point Women and Wisconsin Women's RFC, Alum Coach of UW-Madison Women, Coach of Oregon (Wis.) Boys and USA Rugby/World Rugby Coaching Educator | |
109 | Holly Abrams * |
* Pioneers in progress through recurring payments
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