Jinnie Pratt

I became interested in rugby in 2010 when my brother started to play for Texas A&M. That fall, I started playing rugby for Texas Tech University at open side flanker. After playing there a semester, I transferred to The University of Oklahoma where I started playing at second row. I've since played a few different positions and have fallen more in love with the sport. In 2011 and 2012, I played with the Heart of America U-23 team. I'm currently a junior advertising major and I still play rugby at The University of Oklahoma. I work for Rugby Oklahoma as the Youth & Women's Development Coordinator and often do some side work for our club side as the PR & Marketing Officer, and Webmaster.

War of the Roses Tournament Overview

October 2, 2012 by Jinnie Pratt

This past weekend was a cold and rainy one in Norman, Oklahoma. On Saturday, the 10th annual War of the Roses tournament was hosted at the Al Velie Rugby Complex. Five teams were in attendance this year: Texas Tech, Mid-Mo, Arkansas, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Oklahoma Roses. Before tournament play began, the … Read more

March Madness in Wayne, Nebraska

July 17, 2014May 1, 2012 by Jinnie Pratt

The March Madness Rugby Tournament was held in Wayne, Nebraska as it has for a few years now at the end of March. It is hosted annually by the Wayne State Rugby Football Club and is advertised as one of the larger rugby tournaments in the Midwest (second to Ruggerfest in St. Louis). There were … Read more

Austin Valkyries vs Oklahoma State & Oklahoma Roses in Norman – Match Summary

July 17, 2014April 26, 2012 by Jinnie Pratt

A few weekends ago, May 14th, the Austin Valkyries traveled to Norman, Oklahoma to play two matches. One against Oklahoma State University, the other against the University of Oklahoma Roses in our final match of the season. In the first match of the day, the Valkyries took on the OSU women’s rugby team. The match … Read more

Kansas City Clinic Camp; Heart of America Try-outs

March 5, 2012 by Jinnie Pratt

This past weekend, February 25th and 26th, the Kansas City Jazz hosted a rugby clinic in Shawnee, Kansas. This clinic served the purpose of most other clinics but also posed as a try-out for those interested in playing for the Heart of America Under-23 All Stars. This was a two-day clinic run by the Kansas … Read more

Rookie Rugby in Oklahoma

July 17, 2014March 1, 2012 by Jinnie Pratt

This past weekend, Kurt Weaver from USA rugby came down to Oklahoma to help us grow our Youth Development program within the state. The program in Oklahoma isn’t a great one; however, Kurt coming down to host two different Rookie Rugby clinics in the state has shed light on the hope of youth rugby in … Read more

Women’s Rugby Teams: Laid Out

July 17, 2014February 3, 2012 by Jinnie Pratt

This past weekend I attended the Youth Rugby Development Conference held this year in Atlanta, Georgia. Aside from the phenomenal time I had with all the ruggers, I had the pleasure of listening to numerous presentations that I know will positively impact my career; not only as a coach but also as a rugby player. … Read more