"The trans-exclusionary policy hit especially hard in a sport that's one of the queerest and most gender-inclusive, where the guiding principle is every body is a rugby body."
"In the US, no one has cared about women's rugby enough to hold cultural boundaries around femininity and performance, so it's been perceived and experienced as a countercultural, queer space."
"Rugby for All is doing all it can to keep rugby a welcoming space, from educating through social media to hosting virtual meetings."
USA Rugby's updated eligibility requirements banning trans women from competition led to significant backlash from players and fans. A large group convened to discuss actions, with many teams expressing their refusal to play without trans teammates. A fund was established to support legal actions for affected players. The policy shift aligns with similar actions from other sports organizations, influenced by the US Olympic Committee's directives. Rugby for All, a grassroots group, is actively working to maintain the sport's inclusive culture through education and advocacy.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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