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.
All donations made are tax deductible.
Kaylie Gladwell
Age: 28
From: Ferndale, Washington
Job that pays the bills: Foreclosure Prevention Program Specialist at WA State Department of Commerce
Rugby life:
Kent Crusaders Rugby (high school)
15s State Champs (2014)
7s State Champs (2014)
4th place at 15s Nationals (2014)
Western Washington University Women's Rugby (2014-2018)
League champs (2016-2017)
WWU Women's Rugby Vice President (2017-2018)
Chuckanut Bay Rugby (current club)
WWU Women's Rugby Head Coach (2021-present)
League Champs 2x (2022-2023, 2023-2024)
PMRC Conference Champs (2023-2024)
CRAA D115s Final Four Semifinalists (2023-2024)
CRAA D1 7s National Champions (2023-2024)
Why We Love Kaylie:
Growing the game
retaining A side and B side teams for several years
current roster has 70+ players
Works in social/housing services
worked in Eviction Prevention during the pandemic
Mother to 3 cats and 2 dogs
Volunteer for a local humane society
Loves game-based coaching
Fosters a culture of inclusiveness - we don't turn anyone away/no tryouts
Plans and supports fundraising events for WWU Women’s Rugby
Encourages graduates to continue their rugby career
Builds relationships with other rugby clubs
Member of the Samish Indian Nation
"I found rugby my senior year of high school and in the ten years that I have been playing I have made lifelong friends that I consider family. The rugby community has done so much for me and I love spreading that community to others. Playing for WWU changed my life and I am very proud to be able to give back. When I was asked to coach the team I had no idea that we would be winning a national championship two seasons later and competing at a high level. I feel very excited to be coaching at this pivotal time for women's rugby. I am honored to be a part of it and to be receiving this award."
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