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PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES TO PARTICIPATE IN HISTORIC FORUM ON GAY ISSUES Aug. 9 (this THURSDAY) 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET only on the Logo cable channel with Co-Panelists Melissa Etheridge and Joe Solmonese A forum on issues of importance to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community with the leading 2008 Democratic presidential candidates, … Read more
To the players trying out for West Women’s Sevens All-star team, The coaching staff wants to thank all players who have participated thus far and given of their time, money and BODY to be a part of West 7s, both at the Cape Fear venue and most recently, Kansas City 7s last weekend. Playing 7s … Read more
So if you read my post a few days ago I was saying that I have been having a hard time training this time around. I am training, but have not been training as hard as I could. After a few well chosen words from a few email supporters & friends I realized that I … Read more
Thank you to everyone who responded regarding your availability. We wanted to inform you of the final squad selections for the August event. The players listed below will be assembling in MN at the National Sports Center as the United States prepares to face Canada in two matches (the first on August 27 and the … Read more
Thanks to A Ride on the K Train, we have this tidbit of information. When the original NA4 was created it was determined that USA would play Canada twice and these would be warm up matches. Then Canada came back and said that they were not able to field two teams and that we would … Read more
Auckland, NZ, August 5, 2007 – In a very competitive and physical match, the USA U23 women were defeated by the Manuwera women’s senior club side on the final game of their New Zealand tour Saturday morning local time in the New Zealand capital. The U23s scored two tries on the day, with star center … Read more
Via Goff (subscription required) U23’s Update: Auckland, NZ, August 2, 2007 – The USA U23 team finished up their New Zealand tour against Manuwera at Cox’s Bay in Auckland Saturday and the players are eager to show improvement from their game against the Manawatu provincial side. Captain Jillion Potter and vice captain Kelly Griffin acknowledge … Read more
Interesting article via Goff (subscription required) about the USA Men’s Olypmpic Eagle Team bonding. Boulder, Colo. August 2, 2007 – After the NA4 in Vancouver and the USA squad was pared down to its current list, Mike Hercus brought the players together and suggested that perhaps the time they had together might not be enough. … Read more
Just came in my inbox: Hello Everyone, My name is Simone Bontly. Myself and Mandy Hancock have begun a new team here in Columbia, SC. We are the Columbia Bombshell Women’s Rugby Club. We have a great mix of young and younger women with all types of experience. If you know anyone in the midland … Read more
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