Guest Rugger: Katy Rank Lev

Where The Ladies At? by Katy Rank Lev I’m not playing rugby this spring for the first time since 1999. Why? Because I am great with child. But, as I cannot bear to be away from the sport, I volunteered to coach the Allegheny Rugby Union’s U23 women’s team. To do this, I needed to … Read more

Hand Update, surgery went well!

Hello! Surgery went really well and I am home in bed today resting and enjoying my pain meds…Thanks for all the emails and outpouring of support, it means a lot. Also I have 4 guest blog posts that will be going up in the next few days, I would love to have more so email … Read more

Injured…blogging will be delayed!

Broke my hand on Sunday…blogging will be delayed! If you would like to guest blog about anything rugby related…email me, I would appreciate it… My hand was slammed accidentally in a car door and the 5th finger has a tiny little break in it, technically in the palm of my hand. Healing time is only … Read more

Rugby Children’s Books

Dan Bair, the Washington Irish scrumhalf, has published his second book on the subject of rugby. When Dan isn’t playing rugby he is an illustrator and author of children’s books that are designed to raise youth awareness of our great sport. His first book, Rugby Match for the Homeside chronicled the events of the Ruggamals … Read more

Rugby Video Monday: Why Rugby? You’ll Live Longer

Received this video via Facebook from Nursedude: This Nike commercial aired just one time, on NBC during the 2000 Olympics opening ceremonies. The NBC switchboards got lit up by irate viewers who were upset by this commercial. I thought it was just brilliant. Have a look and see what you think. View the video here … Read more

USA Rugby Announce its Women’s U-20 National Team Schedule

from USA Rugby: BOULDER, Colo. – The U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team (WNT) have officially released their schedule for the upcoming year, starting with its U-20 Elite Camp that will take place in Clermont, Fla., February 28 – March 1. Fifty players representing 36 universities and high schools across the country have been invited to … Read more

33rd Annual Maggotfest Rugby Tournament

from my inbox: UPDATE 5/1/2009: The schedule for the tournament has been posted, go here to see the schedule and results when they are posted! This is your Club’s Invitation to the 33rd Annual MAGGOTFEST!!!! Where: Missoula, MontanaWhen: May 2 & 3, 2009Fee: $450 American DollarsMail your fee to:PO Box 8704, Missoula, MT 59807(Teams will … Read more

Rugby Video Monday: Prom Dress Rugby at UCLA

This week’s video comes via my inbox (Google Alerts) and is of the UCLA Women’s Rugby Team playing Prom Dress Rugby. I love rugby in dresses, so I had to post it! I especially like the referee who appears to be in half a tux?! The Bruin Rangers, UCLA’s official women’s rugby club team, held … Read more