I did not need another reason to dislike the Lingerie Football League (LFL).. I got the announcement today, that tryouts for the new Minneapolis expansion team of the LFL will held Saturday, April 9. It wasn't that tryouts will actually occur and a team will form, but that the LFL held a contest for … [Read more...]
MTV’s Made Rugby Episode Now Available Online
What do women ruggers want?
Carbs. Some funky spandex. And maybe a smidge of recognition.This article in WaPo did a great job describing the situation of many collegiate women's rugby teams. Most of them are club teams. That means they provide (or seek out through fundraising or non-athletic department institutional sources) … [Read more...]
Quinnipiac adds rugby
A friend and colleague sent me the link to the You Tube video (below) promoting women's rugby at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. QU added women's rugby in an attempt to come into Title IX compliance, after it was told, by a federal judge, that it could not--at this time--count competitive … [Read more...]
USA Rugby now an official member of USOC
Knight answers fans questions at the 2010 Rugby World Cup
During the 2010 Rugby World Cup earlier this month, fans reached out to the World Cup participants with questions on various themes. … [Read more...]
Eagles finish World Cup in fifth place
USA Defeats Ireland in “Rematch” - Face Canada For 5th Place
GUILDFORD, UK - The fifth place play-off will be a North American affair after both USA and Canada stormed past Ireland and Scotland respectively, scoring plenty of tries in the process. IRELAND v USA By Nathaniel John USA gained revenge for their defeat in the pool stages with an emphatic 40-3 … [Read more...]
Countdown to USA v. England at the 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup
With only a few hours until match time, the USA National Team makes final preparations for our match versus England tomorrow. … [Read more...]
ABC News personality Marysol Castro inspired by Rugby player Arnold Chavis
Rugby is the fastest growing sport in America. … [Read more...]