New WRU Board member and World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee Liza Burgess will provide strategic advice to the WRU Futures Programme nurturing potential future Wales Women internationals.
Bringing her wealth of experience and expertise Liza will provide valuable assistance and direction to the Futures Programme in its aim of mentoring and nurturing potential future Wales internationals through development programmes and specialist guidance.
WRU General manager for Women and Girls, Charlotte Wathan said, “The specialised expertise, unique wealth of experience and advice Liza Burgess will bring to the Futures Programme will be a huge boost to the development of the next tranche of players coming through the pathway from the Regional U18 programme to the senior performance programme and we also hope to attract new players to rugby from other sports through the Talent ID days.”
Talent ID Day aimed at all female athletes regardless of any previous rugby experience - the first Talent ID Day will take place at the National Centre of Excellence on Thursday 9 April. All female athletes aged 16 and over keen to give rugby a try are urged to come along.
Go to the Resource page on www.wrugamelocker.wales to find out more and to register .
There will also be a first female Exiles camp next month, taking place at Grasshoppers RFC, Ealing on April 17th. The first session (2pm-5pm) is open to all Welsh qualified 12 – 18 year old female players while a second session (6-8.30pm) will include a skills session for senior, Welsh qualified players.
Go to www.wru.wales/exiles to register for Welsh Exiles and find out more.
March – December: New season for all domestic female rugby in Wales:
This week marks the start of the new female season for all domestic rugby in Wales (March to December). National Cup and Plate Round 1 matches took place yesterday (March 1) with the Bowl and Under 18 Cup Round 1 matches next weekend along with Cup and Plate Round 2 and postponed Round 1 matches.
All female rugby in Wales now comes under the Female Hub structure with the 34 Female Hubs all launching over the next few weeks. Click here to find your nearest Hub: www.wru.wales/girlsrugby
Charlotte Wathan added, “We have over 1.5 million women and girls living in our communities and our pledge is to inspire a whole generation to play, support or be involved in rugby. We are on a journey to embed women and girls’ rugby in the hearts and minds of the people of Wales.
“We know there is ever-increasing demand from girls throughout Wales to play rugby, both in the education system and within the community. There is huge potential for significant further growth of women and girls’ rugby in the coming years and it’s vital we cater for that demand, while also ensuring there is a clear pathway to the senior game.
“The aim throughout this Rookie Rugby week and other Rookie Rugby events this season is to introduce thousands of girls to fun-based rugby formats and activities. There really is something for everyone in our game and it’s all about fun, friendships and fitness.
“The volunteers involved with the Female Hubs around Wales have worked hard to become vibrant and sustainable entities and with the alignment of the season, they are ready and waiting for any of the girls who enjoy rugby this week to turn up and give Female Hub rugby a try.
“We believe senior women’s rugby will also benefit from being part of the Hub family. There is now a clear pathway from junior to senior rugby in Wales and we feel the new season structure is the best model to maximise the increased interest and profile in the women’s game and make significant steps to further grow women’s rugby in Wales.”
The specialised expertise, unique wealth of experience and advice Liza Burgess will bring to the Futures Programme will be a huge boost...
