Ladies Rugby
Contact: Deirdre Whyte’s Mobile no: 086-8949090
Email address: whyte.deirdre@gmail.com
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Girls and Women’s rugby take center stage in Connacht
It was all about women’s and girls’ rugby in the Sportsground last Saturday, as girls from mini to representative took to the pitches for some action packed rugby. At 12pm, a mix of Galwegians and UCG players took on Tuam RFC, resulting in a 15-0 in favour of the mixed team with some fine performances from Shona Craig, Niamh Quinn, Alma Lacken, Maire Foley and Sarah Brady. Tuam players Cathy Gormally, Katherine Begley, Mary Murphy, Marie Riley, and backs Louise Corcoran, Grainne Divilly, and Kathrin Antweiler also had some great phases of play and were a tough side to compete against!
Ballina U15’s travelled down to play at half time, and formed a guard of honor at the start of the Connacht vs Munster senior women’s match, and some mini players from Westport, Ballinasloe and Na Bairnachai were also on hand to raise the flags and welcome both sides to the pitch. When the half time whistle blew, Ballina U15’s played against each other, displaying some fine rugby, with much credit to be given to the coaching staff and management Deirdre Whyte, Anne Carroll and Jacinthe Kearney. On the other half of the pitch, a mix of the mini clubs played some great rugby, and much credit to them for travelling down for the half time show match. Wendy Hickey, Community Rugby Officer and women’s development officer, was delighted with the turnout on the day, and encouraged with the development of the game from all levels. “It was excellent to see girls from mini all the way to representative taking part in a day of rugby. It allows the mini players to see that there is a pathway for them to follow, and that with the support from their own clubs, youth rugby for girls can flourish and they too can be wearing the green jersey and represent their province and possibly their country! For this to happen however, support from their local rugby clubs is vital, and I applaud the clubs that have come on board and welcome girls and youths rugby in their club structure.”
Wendy Hickey
Women’s Rugby Development Officer
Connacht Rugby
The Sportsground
College Rd.
Galway
Blitz is being organised on 28th November, venue TBC.
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Christmas Youth Quiz
Youth Quiz is being organised for November 27thin Clubhouse at 8.30 pm.
Admission €5.00 per person, tables of 4. Raffle will take place during break 50c each. Lots of prizes.
More details later.
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