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.
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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.
WRCRA CONFERENCE
Thank you all! Shout out to all of our WRCRA members, speakers, awardees and their guests, for another wonderful conference!
2026 Conference
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Community Building: Hundreds of attendees across three generations of women’s rugby; Regional gatherings of coaches, administrators, referees, and fans; Job preparation support, advising; Awards banquet; Pop up museum of women’s rugby history.
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Education: Three days of interactive sessions; Tracks for coaches, administrators, referees and others; Maps and directories of women’s teams and coaches; Hear from leaders at World Rugby and USA Rugby.
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PLUS! Saturday evening cocktail reception; Vendors, silent auction, and giveaways.
Sponsorship Opportunities
You have the opportunity to be in front of a targeted audience, and support, the growth of Women’s Rugby in the United States. Did you miss being a sponsor this year? Get in early for next year!
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