Tag: rugby
‘Rugby is everywhere,’ even in Eagle Rock
Occidental's Womxn’s Rugby team continues to expand its international connections as the team attended the latest International Rugby Sevens tournament and plans for a potential trip...
Womxn’s Rugby returns from first trip abroad since the pandemic
The Occidental Womxn’s Rugby Team headed to London over spring break after a successful months-long fundraising campaign. Co-president of the team Ellie McKinney (senior)...
Lessons Learned: The goal in rugby is to have each other’s...
Loving, chaotic and dedicated. Three words I would use to describe my college rugby team. I’ve always been one for close contact, but never contact...
Oxy men’s rugby redefines itself as a ‘safe space’ for all...
For a sport whose image is historically dominated by masculine and violent stereotypes, rugby isn’t typically associated with inclusivity or being wholesome. But Occidental's teams beg...
Womxn’s Rugby rejoins league after year of rebuilding
After lockdown and a year of rebuilding, the Womxn’s Rugby team is rejoining the Pacific Desert Rugby Conference (PDRC). Team co-presidents, Ellie McKinney (senior)...
Lessons Learned: How to channel fear through rugby
I am a fairly fearful person. I'm afraid of heights, going to the dentist and getting my period while wearing white pants. There are...
Team traditions sow success for Occidental athletes
Before local meets, Occidental cross country runners gather to make pasta together. After games, the Occidental womxn's rugby team eats dinner with the team...
Japanese Brave Blossoms brave the storm to honor the game
Right in the middle of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Typhoon Hagibis sent Japan into chaos. Due to damage from the storm, games between New Zealand...
Athletes express interest in full-time club-sports-specific athletic trainer
According to Billy Grossman (junior) of the men’s club ice hockey team, interest in hiring a full-time athletic trainer to oversee and assist club sports teams...
Intersections of identity: the queer athlete experience as told by Occidental...
Michael Sam was the first openly gay player to be drafted into the National Football League. According to Out Magazine, after coming out in an...