Here's how New Englanders on US women's rugby team felt after medal win

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The U.S. women's rugby team won their first Olympic medal, a bronze, at the Paris Olympics, marking a historic achievement after a century without a podium finish. Key players with New England ties expressed pride and emotional connections to their families and coaches, celebrating the significance of this victory for women's rugby in the U.S.

Keywords: U.S. women's rugby, Olympics, New England

Source: NBC10 Boston

Update At: 7/31/2024

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