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Countdown to USA v. England at the 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup
by THE Phaidra Knight
posted August 28, 2010 at 12:53pm

With only a few hours until match time, the USA National Team makes final preparations for our match versus England tomorrow.  This is the biggest and most important match, thus far, of the tournament for the Eagles.  A big win today could secure Tea...more

ABC News personality Marysol Castro inspired by Rugby player Arnold Chavis
by THE Phaidra Knight
posted August 23, 2010 at 2:33pm

Rugby is the fastest growing sport in America.  More than 100,000 youth played rugby last year for the first time.  It has been the source of a lifestyle change for many, including kids in inner city New York.  Arnold Chavis is one of those young peopl...more

USA Rugby women take World Cup opener
by THE Phaidra Knight
posted August 21, 2010 at 9:35am

GUILDFORD, England – (Photo from Ian Muir) The USA Rugby Women’s National Team defeated Kazakhstan by a score of 51- 0 at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford. Christy Ringgenberg tallied 26 points and involved many of her teammates in attack to secure a ...more

Rugby World Cup Opener squad announced and ready to go!!
by THE Phaidra Knight
posted August 20, 2010 at 10:53am

Press Release by Katie Wurst, USA Rugby GUILDFORD, England – USA Rugby Women’s National Team Head Coach Kathy Flores has officially named her roster for their opening World Cup match against Kazakhstan. The match will be played at the world-cla...more

Phaidra Knight on MTV Made Today! Watch clip here
by THE Phaidra Knight
posted August 18, 2010 at 11:30am

I appeared on the television show, MTV Made today. Unfortunately, I’m in England unable to watch it live (it aired at 3pm EST/4 pm CST) today. Should be available online soon. Here’s a link to the preview – enjoy. http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/551...more

The USA Team officially moves in to the Women’s Rugby World Cup complex
by THE Phaidra Knight
posted August 17, 2010 at 5:47pm

Women's Rugby World Cup. Click image for ticket information. The IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup has officially commenced.  All 12 teams, including Team USA, made the Surrey Sports Complex their home for the next 3 weeks on yesterday. Friday will mark ...more

Age ain’t nothing but a number….Right Beckett?
by THE Phaidra Knight
posted August 13, 2010 at 2:08pm

Recently, Scrum Queens dialed up my fellow teammate and backrower, Beckett Royce, to get a little up close and personal.  Check out their interview: Royce making up for lost time Ahead of the World Cup which kicks off on August 20th, Sophia Papadopo...more

Knight selected to appear on MTV Made
by THE Phaidra Knight
posted August 11, 2010 at 5:11pm

About five months ago, I got my biggest TV gig to date.  I was selected to coach a young lady how to play rugby for MTV’s Made.  With the help of Nigel Melville and superb writing of Jarrod Beckstrom, I present you the press release made available by ...more

What it Means to be a Real Team: USA Women's Rugby
by MarieS
posted August 7, 2010 at 11:29am

The Women's Rugby team members hail from throughout the U.S. and Canada. They come from very different backgrounds, have different jobs and range in age from 21 to 39. And I've never seen a team more cohesive then this group of women. In July the team ga...more

NBC Universal to televise Women’s Rugby World Cup
by THE Phaidra Knight
posted August 5, 2010 at 1:37pm

    The verdict is in.  NBC Universal has agreed to televise 2 matches of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.  The first match will feature the US v. England in pool play August 28, 2010 at 10pm.  The second will be the championship match, set for ...more

Help bring the Rugby World Cup back to the USA!
by THE Phaidra Knight
posted July 27, 2010 at 10:18am

A great amount of time, money, and energy are expended in being a World Class Athlete.  There is, however, a bigger price to pay when you are an elite athlete in an “up and coming sport” like rugby in the US.  Although the million dollar athlet...more

A legend recalls wnning the first World Championship
by THE Phaidra Knight
posted July 24, 2010 at 12:54pm

This is the most important post to date for me.  Once you read it, you will know why (at least my 29 other teammates will).  I read this article and it brought tears to my eyes and even more hope in my heart, as we vastly approach the 2010 IRB Women...more

Crossfit Games 2010
by THE Phaidra Knight
posted July 20, 2010 at 5:40pm

Congratulations to the athletes who competed in the 2010 Crossfit Games which were held July 16-18 in Carson, California.  The top individual competition finishers after six events were as follows: Top 10 Women 1. Kristan Clever (31) 2. Annie Thorisdo...more

Muslim women game for rugby
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted July 11, 2010 at 6:29pm

By FINBARR BUNTING NEW Zealand's traditional game has a fledgling following in a very unlikely place. Following male-dominated Iran's relaxation of social rules in the 1990s, women began playing rugby union. Auckland-based, Iranian-born, film-maker Far...more

Why I'm Boycotting Home Depot
by MarieS
posted June 4, 2010 at 11:39pm

Last week I made the stupid decision to interrupt finely laid, yet slightly mildewed grout and re-grout part of my shower. It might be one of the dumbest things I've done in a while.  As I sat there with grout all over me I was cursing the "You can d...more

Olympics: And soon there will be two
by After Atalanta
posted August 11, 2009 at 12:11pm

From all accounts the IOC will vote on Thursday as to which two sports will be considered for admissions to the 2016 Olympics. And according to the NYT the top contenders do not include softball. Based on nothing concrete as far as I can tell rugby and go...more
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