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Abilene Women's Rugby combines sport with motherhood and the military
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Campbell Choate , as published by BigCountryHomepage (KTAB/KRBC) - Sports
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This sport, which originated in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, has found a new home almost 5,000 miles away. In Abilene, Texas, a group of women have come together to play rugby.
In Abilene , Texas, a group of women have come together to play rugby. This sport, which originated in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, has found a new home almost 5,000 miles away.
The women's paths to discovering rugby vary. One story begins with a chance encounter in a high school hallway.
Further details about the Abilene Women's Rugby team and their stories can be found through local sports news sources, including BigCountryHomepage.
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Published: July 3, 2026 ·
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