The government pressured USA Rugby to ban transgender women. A Baltimore team refused to comply.

Defying Trump, Baltimore Rugby Players Refuse To Comply With Trans Sports Ban Demand

Photo by Edgar Pimenta on UnsplashErin In The Morning is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a subscriber.The Baltimore Ferals will not be tamed.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,” Ferals forwar…

The government pressured USA Rugby to ban transgender women. A Baltimore team refused to comply.

The Baltimore Flamingos rugby club is defying USA Rugby's ban on transgender women.

A trans ban came to rugby. Baltimore’s Ferals played on.

In February, USA Rugby banned transgender women from competing with other women at all levels. Something interesting happened: Many teams refused to listen.