When the club started, more than 50 women joined, explained Loveland, who is club president. There are now about 30 to 40 members. But, it helps to be tough and fast. When men play rugby, it's common for players to get broken fingers and bloody noses. Loveland said women are not as rough as the men, but they are getting more aggressive and they do tackle.
Members always have bumps and bruises.
Concussions sometimes result during very rough games. Overall, Loveland said, there have not been many injuries this year, especially now that the women know how to protect themselves. The clubs the University women will play vary in level of experience. While some teams have been active for several years, such as Princeton and West Chester, other teams are just forming. Loveland said Princeton's team is ranked first in the league.