from Bill McLaren Foundation: In January 2012, Bhubesi Pride will embark on its first expedition, working with 15 schools in 10 African countries to use rugby as a tool for education and development. The Bill McLaren Foundation will be with them every step of the way, supporting the expedition with “Bill’s Buses” – all terrain … Read more
With Christ the Redeemer looking over their shoulder, Brazil’s women took their eighth consecutive South American Sevens title maintaining their unquestionable regional dominance. The fierce first day of matches was ended by the most expected one, with Brazil struggling to beat the Uruguayan side (the only national team in the region to ever beat Brazil … Read more
from TIAR: Picking the female player of the year was much more difficult than I thought. There are some many great female players in the country that have excelled in the club game, 15’s game, 7’s game, college game, etc. So with all of that in mind, we have chosen Katie Dowty. This year Dowty … Read more
so far so good in preparations for hong kong. there are 20 girls training at the OTC this week and sessions are getting intense. this morning was particularly good, at least for me. we ran..A LOT! it was really fun because we played lots of 7v7 games. we’ve had a few video sessions, did a … Read more
Hi everyone! My name is Tucker Wallace, I’m 16 years old, and from Joplin, Missouri. This Summer I have the opportunity to go to Tonga on a mission trip. While on this trip I am completing my Eagle Project. In Tonga, rugby isn’t just a game, but a way of life! Tonga is a high … Read more
Time to take advantage of community! This video recently went up and spread round Durham University like wildfire. It’s from an intercollegiate match in a university which is has achieved the holy grail of women’s rugby development, making it as significant as men’s rugby. The way it has been achieved is the community which women’s … Read more
I was shocked to find a women’s rugby comic the other day, so I knew I had to share! Here is the cover art, click the image to read the comic. Make sure to scroll down as the comic describes each scene for non-ruggers. Don’t love that is includes a fight, never a good image … Read more
Re-post from Bakline Rugby: Both in sport and culture, rugby has it’s personalities and dedicated fans. One such personality both dedicated and passionate about the game is not a woman who picked up a rugby ball but her camera instead and went to work documenting the game we love. Press passes slung around her neck … Read more
from MLive: GRAND RAPIDS – The latest dream in a heap of dashed aspirations for the former Butterworth landfill: a rugby complex. A deal being negotiated by the city and the West Michigan Rugby Association could lead to the construction of several fields at the 120-acre site along the Gerald R. Ford Freeway, at the west end … Read more
View the Hong Kong 7s Schedule, Rosters and more here. from Rugby Canada: Canada, the defending champions of the Hong Kong Sevens and reigning IRB Sevens Challenge Cup holders, have named their roster for the upcoming IRB event in China, which kicks off on March 23rd. Head Coach John Tait, having recently guided the Canadian … Read more