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This past weekend was a true journey down memory lane (and had to share a throwback in this first pic 💪🏽🙌🏽). . We celebrated Boston College Rugby’s 50th Anniversary - and more importantly, recognizing my coach, Ken Daly, for the 50 years he dedicated to coaching the rugby teams at Boston College. Yes, FIFTY YEARS! . Alumni flew in from everywhere to celebrate and reminisce the rugby days). I met men and women alumni who graduated from BC in the 70s to the recent 2017 grads. Some of my most memorable moments? Talking to the women who played rugby in the 80s and 90s and learning about how things were so different: - At that time, women weren’t allowed to wear pants to work (only skirts). - I met the woman who was brave enough to ‘come out’ and start the LBTQ club at the BC in the 80s and learned about how much she sacrificed to be a trailblazer for the community. - I was able to meet one of our alumni who is KILLING the game - yes, the amazing @welter47 , the FIRST female to coach in the NFL! . These are a few of many moments that served as a reminder that I am blessed. Blessed with all that I have today. Blessed to be surrounded by amazing people. Blessed to have been a part of BC history. . #gymhooky #wearebc #bceagles #bostoncollege #bcrugby #rugby #rugbygirls #bcalumni (at Boston College)

TAG Heuer is the Official Timekeeper of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Brand Ambassador Chris Hemsworth Leads the Stadium in Vancouver    March 12, 2018 (Vancouver) – TAG Heuer is proud to announce they are the #OfficialTimekeeper of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series. #ChrisHemsworth, #Australian actor and TAG Heuer #brandambassador, led the stadium in an on-field countdown before the finals match on #Sundayafternoon. In addition to the countdown, Hemsworth coached a group of youth rugby players as they competed in #TAG Heuer’s #DontCrackUnderPressure challenge to raise money for BC Rugby. The goal for the young competitors was to work together to see how many times they can kick the ball through the uprights in 60 seconds. TAG Heuer donated a total of $10,000 to BC Rugby where the funds will be allocated directly to #indigenousyouth #rugbyprograms. #BCRugby provides free programming to youth in local communities, and positions sports as a healthy, positive alternative. Hemsworth commented, “It is a true honor to be a part of the TAG Heuer experience at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Vancouver. Having the opportunity to spend time with the kids and raise money for the local communities is a great passion of mine and I am proud to work with TAG Heuer on these efforts.”   Kilian Muller, President and CEO of TAG Heuer #NorthAmerica presented Hemsworth with a #TAGHeuer Aquaracer Calbre 5 watch before the games were underway. Following the match, Hemsworth presented the same watch to Alasio Sovita Naduva, the player who best embodied the #Don’tCrackUnderPressure mentality during the final match. The #HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series spans the world by holding 10 tournaments on five continents where 16 teams compete head-to-head to gain the most number of points. An overall champion is crowned at the end of the season based on points accumulated throughout the 10 events, from the opening round in Dubai in December to the final round in Paris in June. The #sport of #rugby requires players to possess incredible strength, endurance and the power necessary to withstand brutal physical contact while strategically moving the ball towards their goal.