Archive for January, 2008

Sudbury Player to Leap High for England Colleges

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

When she is not captaining Sudbury U18s, Heather Stammers attends West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds. This makes her eligible for the British Colleges Women’s Rugby Programme. Along with two Essex players, Heather has had the call to win a cap for the British Colleges England Team.
Shown here being lifted in […]

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Girls Play! - Day 4 Report, Days 5 & 6

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

First off, many thanks to all at Holt for making Day 4 a huge success (with 47 players, it was the biggest day yet). The afternoon was put together by Terry Skyrme and Sally Whitman in a way which was commented on (favourably!) by all.
A Big Welcome to Fakenham, who attended […]

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Change of the Guard at RFUW

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

Most of us at grassroots level know little if anything of who does what amongst the senior management of the RFUW.
Yesterday, a change was announced which is worth recording.
Carol Isherwood is stepping down as Director of Rugby.
Why is this important to us? Two reasons:
Firstly, it is worth recording the departure of one of […]

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RFUW East Region U15 & U18 Selections

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

UPDATED 5th March
This year’s trials for places in the RFUW East Region Squads saw the strongest competition for places yet, and a tight cap on squad sizes, so to those of you who were selected, many congratulations, and to those of you who did not make it, please don’t be downhearted.
Girls Rugby in this […]

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RFUW Regional Trials - Final Information

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

For those of you who are trialling for the U15 or U18 regional squads this Sunday:
* Best of Luck, and
* Make sure you enjoy the day. You have an excellent opportunity to learn something as well as to show off your skills and determination.
Moving on to the details - please note […]

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Building Girls Rugby - Workshop Events

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

Over the next 3-5 years, Eastern Counties plan to support the development of 10 or more thriving Girls’ Sections across Cambs, Norfolk and Suffolk, each able to field a full team consistently at both U15 and U18.
That will mean around 400 players, rather than the 60-80 spread across 12 clubs at present. […]

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Support the Womens 6 Nations!

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

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Girls Play! Day 4 - Holt - 27th January

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

“Girls Play!” Day 4 will be at Holt RFC on 27th January. Map is here
Precise timings to follow.
On 6th January at Sudbury we had 18 U15s from 5 clubs, 14 U18s from 4 clubs enjoying a glorious sunny afternoon - it looks as if some of those who came to Ely may still […]

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RFUW Regional Trials Registration

Sunday, January 6th, 2008

Those U15s and U18s who have been nominated for regional trials now need to register on-line. No prior registration - no trial!
Click here then scroll to the bottom of the page and click to register.
Note that you MUST register this way, and follow all instructions and register your details. Please answer all questions asked. NOTE […]

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Girls Play Day Three - Sudbury - 6th January

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

“Girls Play!” Day 3 will be at Sudbury RFC on 6th January.
Changing Rooms will be available from 12.30, kickoff at 1.30pm.
If your club or school wants to send players, please email numbers to Eulalie Mayers (Programme Manager) by mid-day Thursday 3rd January.
The “Girls Play!” programme is designed to offer players the chance […]

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