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Mary Forsyth
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Mary Forsyth

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Helping organise the first women’s Rugby World Cup.

Women’s World Cup

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Birthplace
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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Mary Forsyth

Mary Forsyth is an American-born rugby player and administrator who helped establish the women’s international tournament.

Early life

University

Switched from athletics to rugby while studying at Penn State from 1977.

Career

  1. 1985

    Move to London

    Moved to London and joined the Finchley club before its move to Richmond in 1986.

  2. 1988

    England appearance

    Played against Sweden.

  3. 1991

    World Cup organisation

    Served as the inaugural tournament’s financial controller.

  4. 2022

    Hall of Fame

    Was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame.

Achievements

Women’s World Cup

Helped make the independent tournament possible with fellow organisers.

Beyond rugby

Family and volunteering

Gave birth a week before the tournament and continued fulfilling her organising responsibilities.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗World Rugby Hall of Fame ↗

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