New links … Old Links

Thanks to Ryan for e-mailing me about his opinion blog, Rugby Rewind. It’s on the sidebar now.
Added: And I’m cleaning out the Ruggers who Blog area from dead links or people who aren’t updating anymore. Goodbye!
Added Again: Just when I delete some, I find some more! Check out the new rugger bloggers … Wonderful [...]

Update to Save a Rugger from Aerobics

An update on this week’s earlier post – Save A Rugger from Aerobics …
Hi Blondie,
I saw that my plea for rugby equipment for the troops in Baghdad made it to your website. I just have one favor, can you post the following message for me?
Thank you for all who have donated or [...]

This is Exactly How I Envision Varsity Rugby …

Good on Jackie Finlan from Rugby Magazine for this article on West Chester University’s varsity rugby team … it’s a good read and even better, paints a good portrait of how rugby and the NCAA can work together without losing the best aspects of what we all love.
West Chester University And Varsity StatusTuesday Nov [...]

Banquet!

After skipping a year, our team pulled stuff together to have a team banquet tonight.
And it’s at a indoor Miniature Golf facility with a banquet room! Rugby and Mini-Golf!
Really, we just wanted a night to get everyone together after a challenging season and have some fun. No awards tonight, just everybody dressed up, good [...]

Spotlight on Nina

Our first official Spotlight!
Name: Nina Corda
Nickname: Mutti
Where You Live Now: Bremen (Germany)
Hometown: Bremen
Occupation: it-freelancer/hausfrau
Education: i’m a prop and am able to read and write, ain’t that enough?
Years Involved in Rugby: 16
Rugby Team You Play For Currently: union60 rugby bremen
Previous Team(s): 1860 bremen
Position You Currently Play: No. 1
Other Positions You’ve Played: Hooker, No. 3
Your Favorite Position [...]

Save a Rugger from Aerobics!

Thanks to Jenna for passing this along … see below to donate rugby balls and equipment to soldiers serving in the Middle East, including a former New York Women’s alum. New York players, keep us updated on any donations.
From: Valerie Connolly Date: Nov 27, 2007 12:46 AMSubject: SAVE A RUGGER FROM AEROBICS!!!
Hey Everyone,
You [...]

Spotlight!

I’ve been tossing this idea around for a while, so I figured now was a good time to add something new to the mix here at Saturday’s A Rugby Day … the SARD Spotlight!
But our Spotlight isn’t just for the all-stars or the celebrities, it’s for everyone!
Simply paste the following questions into an e-mail, answer [...]

SARD Spotlight on Blondie

Want to be in the spotlight? See here!
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Name: Jessica B.
Nickname: Blondie to all of you
Where You Live Now: Madison, Wisconsin
Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin and Door County, Wisconsin
Occupation: Public/Media Relations and Webmaster
Education: Master’s Degree
Years Involved in Rugby: 12 and counting …
Rugby Team You Play For Currently (Name, Division, City): Wisconsin Women’s RFC, Division I Club, Madison, Wis.
Previous [...]

One Week Until UK Tour

That came up fast, didn’t it?
Updates on the UK Tour via WomenEagles.com:
English and Zdanczewicz will Captain US Squad for England Tour11.26.07 – from USA Rugby.comU.S. Women’s National Team Coach Kathy Flores has announced the team captains for the 2007 England Tour in December.
Veterans of the 2006 Women’s World Cup squad, Kristin Zdanczewicz (Minnestoa [...]

"We’re like a small family"

Two recent features on the University of Southern Mississippi Women’s Rugby team … they lost all of their school support and have worked to keep their club alive. Great stories.
When the going gets toughBy SUSAN LAKES
Just because a woman is petite and has pink polished nails, jewelry and a perfectly made-up face doesn’t [...]