While the USA announced their Women’s 7s Roster for Amsterdam 7s a few weeks ago, other nations across the globe are announcing their squads as well:
USA Squad:
Stacy Bennett (NOVA), Tyshawn Henry (New York), Ellie Karvoski (Little Rock), Phaidra Knight (New York), Teena Mastrangelo (Chicago North Shore), Melissa McKibben (Kansas City Jazz), Ines Rodriguez (Keystone), Christy Ringgenberg (Minnesota Valkyries), Jenn Starkey (NOVA), Lindsey Stephenson (Orlando), JoAnne Ward (Albany) & Jess Watkins (Stanford)
England Squad (thanks to Women’s Rugby Review):
Claire Allan – Saracens, Charlotte Barras – Saracens, Rachael Burford – Saracens, Susan Day – Wasps, Heather Fisher – Wasps, Sonia Green – Saracens, Emma Layland – Richmond, Sarah Marsh – Wasps, Alice Richardson – Richmond, Michaela Staniford – Wasps, Danielle Waterman – Clifton & Joanne Yapp – Worcester
Canada Squad (Rugby Canada):
Jocelyn Barrieau Town of Mount Royal RFC (QC), Nat Bendavid Aurora Barbarians (ON), Susy Bienstock Town of Mount Royal RFC (QC), Rosie Cobbett Burnaby Lake RC (BC), Maria Gallo Lep-Tigers RC (AB), Genevieve Gay Bayside (BC), Brooke Hilditch Yeomen (ON), Barbara Mervin Velox (BC), Heather Moyse Toronto Scottish (ON), Ashley Patzer Lethbridge RC (AB), Brittany Waters Meraloma Athletic Club (BC) & Julianne Zussman
Town of Mount Royal RFC (QC).
**Can’t find a match schedule or anything like that online, if you find one in your daily surfing, send it my way!
On the Amsterdam Sevens site they have a pretty cute write-up of all the Women’s 7s teams attending. I have replicated it here for your amusement (NOTE: I DID NOT WRITE THIS):
AAC (NL)
Winnen, winnen, winnen (win, win, win) is their motto and you know what? It works. This year the women’s team from the host club won the Dutch national championship. Providing that they’ve all recovered from their celebratory hangovers, they’ll probably do well with the 7’s too.
AAC Corsolettes (INT)
Once Upon a Bloody Mary Monday – This team was founded in the deepest and darkest corner of the Cafe Corso in Amsterdam’s red light district. The Corso–lettes are an invitational team mostly from NL and Scotland. I’m not sure whether that makes them Nederlottish or Scutch however, they’ve done well in recent years and play some good rugby.
Aotearoa Maori Women’s Sevens (NZ)
The team was formed 8 years ago to en
hance and hone the skills of the indigenous women of New Zealand. So far they have won every tournament they’ve ever taken part in, including the last 6 Hong Kong 7’s. The Amsterdam 7’s is known for breaking those kind of records and whatever happens, this team is well worth watching.
Boudicca Ladies (Eng)
Mostly from the north end of England, these ladies are out there to play as much rugby as they can and to have as much fun and they can too. Last year’s kit included pink ears and tails, we’ll see what they come up with this year.
Brazil (BRA)
They’ve come a long way and hopefully they’ll bring some of the sunshine with them. These girls are hungry for rugby and like to win. They’re also the South American qualifier for the 7s world cup in 2009
Canada (north of USA)
They’re back for more again this year. Canada did really well in last year’s tournament but unfortunately just got pipped at the post and didn’t make it to the finals. This year, they’ll be going out to set the record straight.
Czech Republic (Europe)
Well this is another team which does what it says on the tin. They’re from the Czech Republic, They’re a women’s rugby team and they’re here to play.
Hanze Ladies (NL)
This a Dutch combo team from the east of the Netherlands. They’re young enthusiastic and made it to the final of the Plate last year where they lost to Watch Out Pedestrians. This year, the girls have clocked up another year of experience and will be looking to improve on last year’s excellent result.
Moody Cows (INT)
This is a first for us as well as the Moodies. They were originally formed to compete in the Dubai Sevens and have played there in 2004, 2005 and 2007. This year, they’re ditching the sun-cream and the sandals and replacing them with wellies and umbrellas as their mission in rugby takes them their first venture nearer to home.
Norwegian Raiderettes (NOR)
Yes, the rugby season in Norway is a short one but don’t let that fool you into thinking that they lack game experience. The girls wrestle with polar bears and chuck penguins around for a warm-up. How they actually handle a rugby ball is anyone’s guess but they’ve said their up for it.
O.A. Airlines Business/Economy Class (ENG)
The St Albanian’s aka the Brownies aka whatever they came as last year, are regulars now. I’m sworn to secrecy every year about their various themes but since they won’ read this until they’re actually here. It’s quite safe to write it. They like to bring 2 teams. 1 for fun and 1 for well…..fun.
Pink Ba-ba’s (INT)
2nd year for the ladies in pink. This team was set up by a group of mates who all played in different teams but wanted to play together sometimes. They’re not actually bad at what they do either. They reached the silver pier pool last year and no doubt will do so again.
Pirates (ENG)
Formed in 2006, the pirates have 2 rules, you have to play good rugby and your socializing skills have to be on a decent level too. The pool of players comes mostly from the south east of England but they do let in the occasional northern monkey.
Richmond Women RFC (ENG)
Another regular name in our program books. Richmond had a tradition of winning the AAC Dames 7s when we were still a wee tournament all on our own. Last year was the first visit from them in a few years and as tradition would have it, they didn’t win. BUT they did get to the final, narrow missing out on taking home the silver pier in one of the most exciting games of the tournament.
Samurai St George’s Ladies (ENG)
Previous winners of the Amsterdam sevens. They’ve even done the double (men’s and women’s titles). They are an invitational team and this year they’re over with a lot of young talent from England.
Susie’s Valkyries (INT)
This is another first for us this year although the name Susie’s shows up a lot on the men’s lists. They’ve played in other tournaments and according to my spies, they’ve done reasonably well and usually have a couple of international stars in their line up.
Wooden Spoon (INT)
The winning finalists of 2007. What more can you say to that. They’ve won loads of tournaments and give all that lovely prize money to charity helping underprivileged children. Last year’s final against Richmond was spectacular and they certainly played their hearts out. This year’s competition is certainly hot but its their title to defend.
U.S.A. (have a guess)
We’ve not had these girls over for years and years and its good to have them back. No doubt like a lot of teams, they’re getting ready for the Sevens World Cup and you can never start too early.
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