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.
Eileen Billman
Age: 30
Job that pays the bills: RN MercyOne Waterloo ICU and Comprehensive Systems Inc
Rugby life:
Playing years (2009 - current)
Highschool: Catholic Memorial, Waukesha WI (2009-2013)
UNIWR (2013-2018)
UNIWR vice president 2015-2016
UNIWR captain 2015-2018
Iowa select side 2014-2017
Midwest thunderbirds 2014 Canada tour
Midwest thunderbirds 2015 Wales tour
Cedar Rapids Rugby Club (current)
UNI Coach (2018 - current)
Focus: forwards, offense and defense contact pieces
Iowa select side coach 2019-current
UNIWR medical staff 2023-current
Why we love Eileen:
Eileen is the backbone of her rugby community and family, ensuring players are housed, fed, and able to play, always putting others first
Community involvement: Special Olympics and Iowa Food Bank
More about Eileen:
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