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Haley Braxton, Fiona Wasson and Maggie Chaplin are all members of WKU’s women’s rugby team. Each beginning their rugby careers at different times, they have all found a home on the team. “It’s a really inclusive sport and I feel strong being a part of this team because it’s really encouraging,” Braxton said. “Being empowered by rugby is like having a place for every type of woman,” Chaplin said. “There’s always a stereotype of, you know, you need to be strong or this type of woman, but really there’s everybody.”