By Alexander Mousa, Editor-in-Chief From a college student at her first rugby meeting to a head coach at a Division 1 university, Women’s Rugby Head Coach Dee Nash shows us all how hard work pays off. Speaking with The Tide from her office in the back of the Pratt Recreation…
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BY ELISE PERSONSTAFF WRITER The women’s rugby team is looking for new team members. Head Coach Colleen Doherty will hold informational meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 5.30 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 12.30 p.m. The meetings will provide details about tryout dates, as well as introduce both new…
By Elise Person Staff Writer Women’s rugby’s sophomore forward, Sydney Long plays an important role as one of the team’s top players. The team won their last game of the fall season, over Molloy College with 27-12, and Long led the team in tackles and scored a try. Long also…
By Ida Ynner Lagerqvist Sports & Photo Editor Nine of 20 players are new to this year’s Women’s Rugby roster, the team has a new coach and is in a new division. The team has a clear goal for this season: team synergy and constant improvement. “Our goal is to…
By Ashley Bowden Co-Editor-In-Chief Caitlin Johnstone, senior health sci-ence major, traded her sea legs to run on land when she joined the women’s rugby team during the spring 2019 semester. She has been a member of the swim team since spring 2016 and plans to continue on the rugby team…
By Ida Ynnerlagerqvist Photo Editor Last year, they made history as the university’s first ever women’s rugby team. This year, with six new recruits, strong bonds and leadership will take them through their second season as a NCAA team. Venture to the practice fields behind the Pratt Recreation Center and…
Story by Quedus Babalola Staff Writer The women’s rugby team has made it clear that it is a force on campus not to be ignored. On Feb. 18, 2016, the Director of Athletics and Recreation Bryan Collins announced that the school would be adding women’s rugby to its list of…