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.
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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.
Meet Our Pioneers!
The Pioneers Club is made up of 106 individuals, teams, and businesses who have donated $1,000 or more to our work. Pioneers hold a special place in the history of the USWRF in helping us transform the future of girls and women in rugby.
We gratefully thank our Pioneers for their support!
Pictured Above: Pioneers & Champions in attendance at the 2024 WRCRA Conference
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 * |