ACL Update

I WAS RELEASED TO JOG TODAY!!!!!!!! Woohoo for good progress and big leg muscles!!! Wave to me if you see me out jogging with Jake! **UPDATE: I just noticed that this is my 500th post! Congratulations to Your Scrumhalf Connection and to my new ACL! Your Scrumhalf Connection – Women’s Rugby Blog. Daily posts about … Read more

Rugby YouTube Video Causing Problems

So I heard about this video the other day from a teammate and then found it across the web on various rugby blogs. It is certainly an interesting video with plenty of stereotypes…basically it’s a quiet bar and then the LOUD rugby players come busting in and start causing a ruckus. There are a few … Read more

Notre Dame frosh given tall order

For those of you that know about my Notre Dame obsession…this article goes without saying. For those of you that don’t…I would have DIED to attend Notre Dame and would have even died more to play on a Notre Dame rugby team. Just something about the tradition, heart and that place that just gets me. … Read more

Women's Six Nations Tournament Update

I have been seriously slack on the Six Nations Update and I apologize. Here are some tidbits I have found this afternoon (the motivation to work is seriously lacking as well). Date Time Home Score Away Venue TV/Attend Fri 1st Feb 08 14:40 Ireland Women 19-0 Italy Women St Marys RFC, Dublin Sat 2nd Feb … Read more

Maxing it OUT

So K Train had written a blog about checking herself against the Fitness Standards of the PTB’s (powers that be). And I thought to myself…I need to do this as well! Unfortunately mine is not complete as I haven’t been able to do any of the heavy leg lifting or running since the ACL (and … Read more

WNT Team Announced for Hong Kong 7s

WNT Team Announced for Hong Kong 7s from Put Me in Coach Amy Daniels- Beantown RFC, Boston MA (NE TU) Tyshawn Henry- NY RFC, NY, NY (NE TU) Pam Kosanke- Chicago Northshore RFC, Chicago, Ill (MW TU) Alison Price, NY RFC, NY, NY (NE TU) Kelly White, Belmont Shore RFC, Belmont Shore, CA (SoCal TU) … Read more

Rugby Here & There

Last night was the first real contact, tackling, full-body practice the Valkyries have had. We are preparing for our first match of the 2008 season, which is this weekend. The Valks will be playing against the Texas Rugby Union U23 Team (roster at the bottom of this post here) on Sunday, February 17, 2008. Even … Read more

Women Eagles Win San Diego Invitational

From WomenEagles.com 2.8.08 – The Women’s National 7s Team went 4-0 to win the San Diego Invitational with wins over South Africa, Canada “A”, Canadian Interuniversity Sport, and in the finals, Canada Senior. US vs South AfricaIn their first match, the Women Eagles defeated South Africa, 21-7. Scoring for the Women Eagles in the South … Read more

San Diego Women's International 7's Schedule ReleasedSan Diego Women's International 7's Schedule Released

San Diego Women’s International 7’s Schedule Released 2.4.08 – The participating teams for the San Diego International 7s tournament have been split into pools and the schedule has been finalized. In addition, an international match will be played on the main field at PETCO park featuring USA and South Africa. The match will kick off … Read more

Rugby Here and There | Feb 5, 2008

It is Super Tuesday! I have been visiting CNN, MSNBC and FOX all morning in anticipation of the results that will be posted tonight. This race is one of the most exciting events in my short life! The candidate that comes out of this war will be in for a challenge to say the least! … Read more