Rugby (Women and Girls)
About Rugby (Women and Girls)
Women and girls rugby is governed in England by the Rugby Football Union for Women (RFUW), based at Twickenham. The Great Britain Women’s RFU was formed in 1983, but the modern RFUW for England was formed in 1994. The RFUW aims for rugby to be recognised as one of the most enjoyable and empowering team sports for women and girls and to advance the development of Women’s Rugby. Over 15,000 women and girls are playing rugby regularly in England.
Girls can participate in mixed mini rugby until they are 12 on September 1 of that particular season however for the last year, they can play girls rugby as an U12 team. Girls in school years 8, 9 & 10 play together as U15s. There are currently 104 U15 Girls teams in England. Girls in school years 11, 12 & 13 play together as U18s. There are currently 97 Under 18 Girls teams in England. After that they can join a senior side. Girls quite often start rugby later than boys but they progress quickly, enjoying the sport and it’s challenges.Rugby is an excellent way for girls to exercise, and develop life skills in a fun and friendly environment.
South Sussex Barbarians
The South Sussex Barbarians are a squad made from girls covering an area from Lancing through Shoreham, Brighton, Lewes to Newhaven and up to Uckfield. They welcome girls from ages 11 - 18 (school years 6 - 13) and run teams at U12, U15 and U18. The South Sussex Barbarians are a lively, friendly group who are looking for more girls to join them. They have had great success with a large number of our girls being selected for the County squads and several selected for the South-East England Regional Squad.
Training is every Thursday at Brighton RFC from 7:00pm - 8:30pm, Sunday training at either Shoreham, Brighton or Lewes RFCs from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Matches Sunday afternoons - various venues. For more info contact Claire Byrne on 01273 453549 or email: julianbyrne@sky.com
For more information about the club please visit www.southsussexbarbarians.co.uk
Useful Links
- Governing English Rugby - http://www.rfu.com/womensRugbyPortal/
- BBC Sport, Women’s Rugby - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/get_involved/
