Naas women's rugby team officially launched

The Naas women’s rugby team was officially launched in Forenaughts recently, writes Kevin Greene of Naas Rugby Club. This means that Naas is now one of just four clubs in Ireland to have sides at under-10, U12, U14, U16, U18 and Senior level and it is something the club is immensely proud of.

Jenny Murphy.

The team came together for the first time as 26 girls undertook an open training session with the club set for an exciting new chapter in its history. The newly developed side certainly won’t be lacking in experience on the sideline as former Leinster and Ireland star Jenny Murphy is leading the way, alongside Adam Coyle who has played for Ireland at under 20 level and will be part of the Naas Senior squad for the coming season.

The team has been established on the back of some excellent success at underage level in recent years and with women’s sport in Ireland at arguably its highest point, it’s the perfect time for this plan to come together. Naas will compete in the senior leagues and while they will begin in the bottom division, this will give the players a chance to get to know each other better and get a plan together, as it’s a very youthful squad with players coming together from different parts of Kildare. The team will train every Wednesday night at 7.30 and any interested parties are invited to attend as they look ahead to the season.

Youth rugby for girls between the ages of 12 and 18 will recommence on Monday 20 August at 7pm. Fielding sides at U14, U16 and U18, the club will provide opportunities for all. Building on last year's success, winning the U18 2nd division title, the club is looking forward to an exciting season. At mini level the club will field sides at U10 and U12.

Club registration day for new and existing players will be on 1 September.


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