Title: Defying Trump, Baltimore Rugby Players Refuse To Comply With Trans Sports Ban DemandLink To: Article 🔗 [Link: erininthemorning.com/p/defying-trump-baltimore-rugby-players/]Author: s. baum
Date: Jul 21, 2026
Trigger Warning: None
Brief summary of the articleThe article reports that the Baltimore Ferals rugby team and other U.S. rugby teams are continuing to include transgender players despite USA Rugby restrictions on women's teams. It describes public statements by players and teams opposing the policy, as well as broader organizing efforts within rugby to support transgender participation.
Main Points of the Article"The Maryland Division 3 rugby team—and its opponents—made headlines this week for speaking out in defiance of trans-exclusionary attacks from the Trump Administration."
"I'm ready to keep playing rugby until they drag me off the field,"
"Trans women are women and belong in women's sports,"
"We're not asking for permission to be here,"
"We're playing."
"We're not going to forfeit matches,"
"We're gonna show up as we are. We're gonna shoulder that burden for our players."
"We are deeply committed to equity and access for all girls and women, including trans girls and women."
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