Alumni

Remembering Founding Member Linda Bourque /  by Allie Brouckman

This weekend, Boston played in honor of Linda Bourque, a founding member of Boston Women’s Rugby who has recently passed away. Linda has been described as a legend, a force, an awesome human, and so much more. She is one of the reasons we are here today, and we owe an enormous debt of gratitude to her. To honor Linda’s memory, Boston wore her name for our Sunday games at the NERFU Tournament, while her daughter, Heidi, and other family members cheered us on. Embodying Linda’s spirit, Boston went undefeated in the tournament, taking home the NERFU Cup. #bootkisses for Linda ❤️💙💪🏼🏉

BWRFC with Linda’s daughter Heidi, and other family members

Alumni Katy Augustyn running in Boston Marathon again! /  by Allie Brouckman

For the second year in a row, Alumni Kit Kat is running in the 127th annual Boston Marathon! This year is for DetecTogether, who helps people learn early cancer detection steps and become advocates of their own healthcare if diagnosed. We have lost some amazing ruggers to cancer and she’d like to honor their memory, along with so many others who have been taken too early by cancer.

Kit Kat’s story:

Well, I went and did it again. I’m happy to announce that I will be running the 127th Annual Boston Marathon for a wonderful foundation called DetecTogether. I know some of you think I’m crazy for loving to run long distances (tight five forwards I’m looking at you), but I was a hockey goalie after all, so you should have known I was a little out there anyway!

So why run the Boston Marathon in support of DetecTogether?

Their mission is to save lives by teaching people how to detect cancer early and be active partners in their healthcare. It was founded to address an unmet need in the cancer world: no one was teaching people how to identify early warning signs of cancer.

In consultation with doctors from top cancer centers, founders Jim and Nancy Coghlin and their family set out to provide people with this life-saving education. Now in their second decade, the mission of DetecTogether is to save lives by teaching people how to detect cancer early and be active partners in their healthcare. Please visit DetecTogether, to learn more for yourself and family.

Since joining the team I learned a crazy statistic – that 40% of us will get a cancer diagnosis in our lifetime. FORTY PERCENT. Maybe it’s just the way my brain works, but when I think of that stat as 4 out of 10 of my teammates or friends and family at a party receiving a cancer diagnosis, it makes me that more motivated to run and promote this cause.  

In memory of Kathy Flores, Timothy Powers, and Kanidis Ruiz, as well as anyone you miss for the same reason(s), I ask that you please consider donating to this incredible organization to save and improve lives for the 40% of us who will receive a cancer diagnosis in our lifetime.

BWRFC Adopts a Child For The Holidays /  by Allie Brouckman

BWRFC adopted a child for the holidays through the Butterfly Effect Project. The Butterfly Effect Project provides a safe space for young girls to find confidence and success within themselves. Through their organization we had been given a wish list of a young athlete, age 14, who was asking for simple things like socks, clothes, books and a soccer ball so she can practice on her own.

Last year, our Boston alumni and network raised over $700 . This year we were able to raise over $500 to purchase gifts for the young athlete we were assigned to for the holidays. We were able to not only get all the items on the list, but some additional sporting equipment for her to keep practicing her skills at home.

Supporting young girls is crucial as it helps empower them to become confident, independent, and strong people in the future. Boston WRFC is committed to the development and empowerment of youth!

April 9 - Belated 45th BWRFC Anniversary /  by Allie Brouckman

After a tough year of pandemic, and a wonky season getting back to a new normal. We were finally able to gather Boston players 

The day started at Joe Moakley. Boston came away the the W for the weekend against Charlotte. Final score 20-15

A huge thank you and cheers to the founders, alumni, current players, rookies, families, and pets who came out to celebrate 45 years of Boston Women’s Rugby Football Club (technically 46th year now). From the Founders who created this great community to Alumni who ensured the club’s solid foundation, We current players hope to continue to build upon this legacy.