Can Zurich's women get lucky in the 13th? Being an au pair is not an unusual occupation in Switzerland. In 1996, however, one particular au pair left an unusual mark on Switzerland--in the form of a women's rugby team in Zurich called the Valkyries. We take a look at where the team is, today.

Swiss News › Nbr. 2009, January 2009

Author: Ettlin, Kathleen

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Can Zurich's women get lucky in the 13th? Being an au pair is not an unusual occupation in Switzerland. In 1996, however, one particular au pair left an unusual mark on Switzerland--in the form of a women's rugby team in Zurich called the Valkyries. We take a look at where the team is, today.

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April marked the official start of the 13th season of women's rugby in Zurich, signalling a time to reflect on the team'...

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