Ignite Phoenix #10 - Why I Like It When My Hooker Gets The Ball... why I love playing Rugby!
Channel: Ignite Phoenix
Date: 2011-05-30

Presenter: Martha Schulzinger

Biography: During the day I am a Marketing and Communications Manager for a nonprofit in Scottsdale. But in the evening and on weekends, I am a rugby player. A woman rugby player. Aside from that I am a wife, writer, blogger, dancer, flexitarian and Siberian Husky owner.

Description: I want to share my passion for this not so well-known game. I would discuss how I love:
- The looks I get when people learn I play rugby.
- The joy of tackling and then enjoying a social with the other team.
- The game itself is a blast.

*About the title: A "hooker" is the player who hooks the ball out of the scrum to win our team possession.

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