USA Women’s Rugby World Cup 1991 Champions Reunite at Atlanta 7s
By Sydney HarmonUSA Women’s Rugby World Cup 1991 Champions Reunite at Atlanta 7s
Photo: Ann Barford – USA Women’s Eagles Rugby 1991 Rugby World Cup Championship team, in Cardiff, Wales
The initial Women’s Rugby World Cup was held in Wales April 6-14, 1991 when 12 teams vied for the title. The Final held in Cardiff and featured England and the United States. The teams that failed to qualify for the semi-finals took part in a Plate tournament between April 11-13.
The winners of each of the four Pools met in the Cup Semi-finals, while the other eight teams competed for the Plate.
3rd Place – Officially shared between France and New Zealand
USA Women’s Eagles: Ann Barford, Barb Bond (Capt), Tam Breckenridge, Patty Connell, Jen Crwford, MAry Dixey, Colleen Fahey, Tara Flanagan, Annie Flavin, Kathy Flores, Barb Fugate, Claire Godwin, Chris Harju, Tracy Henderson, Jennifer Hertz, Elise Huffer, Sheri Hunt, Patty Jervey, Cassie Law, Krista McFarren, Sandy Meredith, Andi Morrell, Joan Morrissey, Candi Orsini, Jan Rutkowski, Cathy Seabaugh, Maryanne Sorenson, Mary Sullivan, Val Sullivan, Julie Thompson, Morgan Whitehead – Coaches: Kevin O’Brien, Chris Leach
“Women’s rugby has been played in the United States for nearly half a century and this year the 1991 Women’s Eagles celebrate the 25th anniversary as World Champions at the first women’s rugby world cup in 1991!
In their honor we’re raising funds to support the USA Rugby Women’s 7s program as they head to Atlanta for their final home tournament before the Rio Olympics.”
Please help support these talented non-salaried athletes by making a gift here:
Atlanta Sevens; April 8-9, 2106. Read the DJCoil Rugby article below.
Tickets can be purchased for as low as $10 a day – discounts are available for clubs – for the April 8-9 tournament on the Atlanta 7s website.