About Us

This blog came about because I wanted to contribute to the sport that has given me so much. I started out reading as much on rugby as I could on Goffon Rugby, Planet Rugby and a few other blogs. I was always disappointed that there was very little to read about Women’s Rugby. So I began this blog on March 31, 2006 and haven’t stopped blogging since. I love the friends, networking and adventures I have been on while doing it, and I am always looking forward to the next adventure on or off the pitch!

The us in the About Us is pretty simple…the blog has two main contributors currently (we are always looking for more, email me!). Wendy Young, editor and creator of Your Scrumhalf Connection and my partner, The Girl. The Girl is the constant inspiration and challenger of what this blog could be and will become. For more on the The Girl and who she is….read below!

As for me personally, I currently play scrumhalf for the Austin Valkyries in Austin, TX. I started  my rugby career at the University of Oklahoma in 2001, but moved on in 2006 to Austin. I love everything about rugby and wanted to write about it…so this is my blog about rugby and some small parts of my life. I have played on several selectside teams and was asked to help coach the West U23 team in 2008 and have been with them ever since. I was also honored to be a member of the USA Women’s National Team pool from 2006-2008. In 2008 I was also certified as a rugby referee in the Texas Rugby Union. I enjoy all aspects of the game and love having my foot in administration, reffing, coaching and especially playing!

Note: The blog originally began as West Rugby Blog (http://westrugby.blogspot.com), but has since evolved to Your Scrumhalf Connection (http://scrumhalfconnection.com) which focuses on women’s rugby in the USA.

About “The Girl”

The Girl’s story…I started playing rugby in college at Texas A&M University (whoop!!!). For those of you who don’t know our story, Wendy and I were mortal enemies in college!! Both captains and officers of our rival clubs… it was a sight when we played against each other.

To make a long story short… call it fate, a full moon, opposites attract, what have you… we both moved to Austin and soon after became a duo on and off the field.

Wendy started this blog in May 2006 and I’ve been her silent partner working behind the scenes collecting stories, scores, pictures and videos. I’m a bit private and therefore have the title “The Girl”. Its kinda my alter ego

I hope you enjoy what we produce… feel free to contact me as well!

How to Contact Us

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