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.
Kathie Morrison
Position(s): Flyhalf, center, wing
Teams: UCLA, Dickinson College, She-Hawks, Southern California Rep Side, NorCal Rep Side
Rugby Career Highlights:
Co-founder, Santa Monica Women’s Rugby Club (1980-1982)
Coach, Bay Area She-hawks (BASH) Women’s Rugby Club (1984-1994) - National Champions: 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995; Runners-Up: 1990, 1994
Coach, Northern California Grizzlies (1986-1994)
First woman to serve as a member; USAR National Coaching Committee (1984-1987)
National Convenor of Selectors; Chair, First Women Eagles’ Selection Camp (1987)
Advisory Council, Women’s Sports Foundation (1992-1998)
All photos provided by the award recipient