Girls Rugby Team Takes Fight From the Field to the Statehouse

Don’t tell these girls that rugby isn’t a sport that counts.

A new law went into effect that allows sports teams and marching bands to be exempt from physical education requirements in schools.

But club teams — including the ’s girls rugby team — were left out.

So, they contacted their local State Rep. Nickie Antonio, who introduced House Bill 397 that will include club teams if they meet the criteria.

"I am so proud of the Lakewood girl's rugby team for the thorough job they have done to make their case to the legislature," Antonio said in a statement.