Board of Directors

How long have you been with Metropolis?

Playing for 5, been hanging around for 27

What position did/do you play in rugby?

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 (I refuse the front row)

Favorite Rugby Memory?

Chatting with Thor after every practice and game

How long have you been with Metropolis?

10 Years

What position did/do you play in rugby?

Tight head Prop

Favorite Rugby Memory?

Taking the field in Rugby, England

How long have you been with Metropolis?

11 years

What position did/do you play in rugby?

Inside Center

Favorite Rugby Memory?

Fall 2022 win in the Midwest championship game against the Lions - fighting tooth and nail to hold the line and keep the lions from scoring in the last few minutes. The celebration afterwards at the brewery with everyone (including Martha) taking a drink out of the trophy cup. And the feelings of possibilities knowing that we would be going to the National championship in spring 2023.

How long have you been with Metropolis?

4 years

What position did/do you play in rugby?

Prop

Favorite Rugby Memory?

Winning the All-Iowa tournament in 2024!

How long have you been with Metropolis?

Started playing with MN in 1990 through the transition from U of M to MN Valkyries. Then the transition from MN Valkyries to Metropolis Valkyries.

What position did/do you play in rugby?

Scrum Half

Favorite Rugby Memory?

The first time the Valkyries beat New York, in the wind-blown plains at Rockford, IL, to earn our first berth in the national semifinals. Turned out to be the first of many, but it had been a long road back to get over that hurdle and into the national championship.

How long have you been with Metropolis?

3 years

What position did/do you play in rugby?

Lock

Favorite Rugby Memory?

Scoring a try against our Midwest rivals the Lions in front of a home crowd.

How long have you been with Metropolis?

10 years

What position did/do you play in rugby?

Front Row

Favorite Rugby Memory?

One of my favorite memories was meeting my future husband at practice and playing summer 7's where Bryant and I began dating (2019). Traveling with summer 7's was a wonderful time in my younger years. I also loved my early days on the Valkyries carpooling with the senior players, especially Mojo & all of her crazy work stories and hearing about the team's "good old days". 

How long have you been with Metropolis?

12 years

What position did/do you play in rugby?

Second row / Lock

Favorite Rugby Memory?

There are so many great memories that it is hard to say one. I would say it is a great feeling to be a part of a club that has had the level of talent come through it in the time that I've spent here. National and International players, anyone can learn so much from each person on and off the field no matter the level of rugby played.