BHRFC Members Handbook – Sept 2024 WEB - Flipbook - Page 31
BHRFC | Girls Rugby
camaraderie and team spirit
among participants.
Building on this success, BHRFC
is thrilled to announce that they
have entered an nder
irls
team into the league for the
upcoming season. This marks a
signi昀椀cant milestone for the club
and represents a promising step
forward in their commitment to
promoting girls’ rugby. Although
the exact 昀椀xture dates are still
being 昀椀nali ed, the club is eager
to showcase the talents of
their young athletes and will be
providing updates through their
social media channels. The team
is comprised of a truly talented
group of young ladies, each
bringing their unique skills and
enthusiasm to the 昀椀eld, and the
club is excited to witness their
growth and achievements as
they proudly represent BHRFC.
With a strong foundation in
place and a bright future ahead,
BHRFC is dedicated to continuing
the development of girls’ rugby
and providing a supportive
environment for young players
to thrive.
For those interested in learning
more about the girls’ rugby
program or joining the team, the
club encourages you to reach out
via email at girls@bhrfc.co.uk
Fun facts about Women’s & Girls Rugby
The England Women’s Team are called the Red Roses after the RFU’s
logo featuring a rose.
One of the earliest references to women playing rugby dates from 1881
with and England vs Scotland game in Liverpool (public reaction was
negative and games had to be stopped due to rioting!).
dinburgh niversity formed the 昀椀rst women s rugby team in
.
mily Valentine was the 昀椀rst ever recorded female to play rugby. he
was 10 years old at the time and stepped in to help her brothers when
their team were a man down. She played on the wing and managed
to score a try in the match – Go Emily!
Female participation levels in rugby are at an all time high with .
million players globally.
Anyone can play rugby – you don’t have to be big or strong – if you’re
interested in 昀椀nding out more you can reach us at girls@bhrfc.co.uk
omen s rugby is the best sport on earth.
we think it should be!
kay 昀椀ne this isn t a fact, but
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