Tech’s women’s rugby team began in 2006, the product of an active, spunky group of friends lead by Jenny “Jarz” Rainwater. A few practices cemented their resolve to become an official club, and this year marks the organization’s tenth anniversary.
Current president Mari Nguyen knew nothing about the sport when she first came to Tech.
“My [Peer Leader] was involved with rugby and got me to come check out a game. I saw an alumni game, and I loved it. It looked really fun.
“I went and told her I had been considering joining, and she just looked at me and said, ‘But you’re so small.