Ines Rodriguez

Height/Weight: 5'4", 135 lbs.
Age: 32
Birthplace: Montevideo, Uruguay
Current Team: Keystone Rugby Club, Philadelphia, PA
Past Teams: Pennsylvania Women's Rugby Club 1994-1997
      Philadelphia Women 1996-2001
Rugby honors:
      13 international caps in XVs
      31 international appearances in 7s
      Vice-captain of the 2002 World Cup squad
      Representative rugby for MARFU 1997-2001
      Representative rugby for NRU 2002-present
      All-America selection 1996 and 1997
      2001 Women's Player of the Year, Member of 2006
      2007 7s National All-Star Champion teams (NRU)

College: University of Pennsylvania (BA 1997)
      The Pennsylvania State University (MS 2002)
      University of Pennsylvania (VMD 2006)
Years playing rugby: 14
Occupation: Veterinarian
Favorite Pre-Game Music: "Samba."

Get to Know "Ines"

How did you get involved in rugby?
"I had a few friends on the men's rugby team and I found out there was a women's team. I went to a practice and joined the team."

Other interests:
"I don't have much free time but when I do I spend it with family or friends."

Favorite rugby memories:
"Winning the Plate Championship with my club, Keystone in November 2007!!"

Rugby mentors/inspirations:
"My friend Jos Bergman, the best woman to ever play rugby for the USA. My husband Pete Steinberg, the greatest coach I've ever had the privelige of working with. Anna Richards, probably the best woman to ever play rugby in the world - she's 40 something and is still kicking ass."

Coaching influences
"Pete Steinberg has had the most and greatest influence on my career. Emil Signes, who "discovered" me and influenced my sevens career."

Favorite Motto/Saying:
"Impossible is nothing."