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THE FEMALE RUGBY SUCCESS TRAIN KEEPS ROLLING!

The ‘Give it a Try’ WRWC Legacy event launched in spectacular fashion on Saturday 23rd September when 28 eager girls visited Kingspan Stadium to undertake the first of a five-week introductory rugby programme.

GIVE IT A TRY

Cup in history appears to have washed away any misgivings about the validity of the game of female rugby providing the solid foundations on which the sport can grow. And having just said goodbye to week 2 of the programme where feedback was again hugely postive, we look forward to the next chapter with rapt attention.

Led by Ulster Rugby Coaches, in collaboration with local clubs, participants had the opportunity to undertake drills designed to hone rugby skills and establish the confidence necessary to add value on the pitch. A special appearance from U18 Interprovincial winners Hannah Beattie and Vicky Irwin along with Ireland Women’s star prop Ilse Van Staden, provided an informative insight into female rugby and the discipline required to play at the top level. The initiative is aimed at girls, aged 10-17 (P7 - Year 13), who have never played rugby before or those who perhaps played mini rugby but never as part of a female structure. Funded through Sport NI’S Everybody Active 2020 programme in partnership with Belfast City Council the initiative provides an excellent opportunity for girls to get involved in the sport. The storm of positive media coverage arising from the most successful Women’s Rugby World

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO GET INVOLVED! If you are female, aged 10-17

years old, available on Saturdays (1pm-2pm) until 21st October and interested in trying rugby for the first time, please email Jennifer.Boyd@ ulsterrugby.com.

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