Women’s Rugby News for May 15-21
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by Wendy Young
1w ago
Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for May 15-21. South Africa and Kenya both took steps towards WXV qualification with wins over Cameroon and Madagascar in the Africa Cup. Additionally, Australia demonstrated their strength by limiting Fiji to a mere five points, winning 22-5 in an International friendly.  More WXV ... Read more ..read more
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WANTED: Head Women’s Rugby Coach for the Austin Valkyries
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by Wendy Young
1w ago
Job Description: The Head Coach is responsible for the day-to-day execution and planning of the DI/D2 Women’s Rugby Program at the Austin Valkyries. Reporting to the President of the Austin Valkyries while maintaining certain autonomy, the Head Coach will oversee key areas of the program, including practice planning, player training, player/team development, coordination of team ... Read more ..read more
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Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia in Rugby
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by Wendy Young
1w ago
As we are deeply involved in rugby, we take great pride in being part of a community that embraces diversity and inclusivity. Rugby has always stood as a sport that welcomes individuals from all walks of life, regardless of their background or identity. On this significant occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and ... Read more ..read more
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Women’s Rugby News for May 8-14
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by Wendy Young
2w ago
Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for May 8-14. More WXV qualifiers are becoming clear with Brazil playing Colombia on July 5 and 9 and Italy will face Spain on July 22. Also, the Africa Cup starts this week between South Africa, Cameroon, Kenya, and Madagascar along with the Asia ... Read more ..read more
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Central Washington University’s Mae Sagapolu Wins 2023 MA Sorensen Award
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by Wendy Young
2w ago
Central Washington University’s prop Mae Sagapolu has been named the winner of the 2023 MA Sorensen Award, recognizing her as the top women’s college rugby player in the nation. Sagapolu is the first player from a West Coast school to receive this honor. Despite coming to Central Washington as a relatively unknown prospect with only ... Read more ..read more
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France 7s Schedule, How to Watch & Results – May 12-14
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by Wendy Young
2w ago
This weekend Port de la Daurade, France will host the final round of the 2023-23 HSBC Sevens Series. The Black Ferns are currently leading the pack and are poised to secure the Series Gold. If they advance to the quarter-finals, they will be declared the Series Champions. However, Australia could potentially disrupt their plans, but ... Read more ..read more
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From Amtryke to Special Olympics: The Journey of Cole and the Need for a New Bike
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by Wendy Young
2w ago
Four years ago, Cole received an amtryke, a special bike designed for those who cannot ride traditional bikes, thanks to YOUR donations and the non-profit organization Capital City AMBUCS. Since then, Cole has grown and thrived, becoming a member of the PfISD Special Olympics team, attending summer camp, and learning to swim. However, he has ... Read more ..read more
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Women’s Rugby News for May 1-7
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by Wendy Young
2w ago
Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for May 1-7. We learned that WXV 1 will be played in New Zealand Oct 21, 28 and Nov 4, WXV 2 will be played in Cape Town, South Africa on Oct 14, 21 and 28 and WXV 3 locations and dates will be ... Read more ..read more
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Howard Women’s Rugby Squad Vying for CRAA D2 Spring Championship
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by Wendy Young
3w ago
The Howard University women’s rugby team has been making waves in the collegiate rugby world, with their sights set on the CRAA D2 Spring Championship. This historically Black university, located in Washington, D.C., sports the only active HBCU women’s rugby team in the nation and they are rapidly gaining national recognition and acclaim. The team, ... Read more ..read more
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Women’s Rugby News for Apr 24-30
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by Wendy Young
3w ago
Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Apr 24-30. Five teams have qualified for the WXV, England won the Grand Slam (again) and South Africa qualified for the 2024 HSBC 7s Series. In more XVs news, France placed second in the Six Nations, Wales third, Scotland fourth, Italy fifth and ... Read more ..read more
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