Open day for women

CROWTHORNE RUGBY CLUB are seeking to increase female participation in the sport.

The club are hosting a “Warrior Camp” on Wednesday (7-9pm), to offer women a less daunting way of experiencing rugby for the first time.

Anyone interested is encouraged to bring a friend to The Crows New Nest on Princess Marina Drive in Reading next week.

The Warrior Camp consists of paired activities that are used to teach participants the skills and techniques of rugby. The activities require players to work together to all learn, have fun and succeed.

Vicky Macqueen, former England international, said: “Rugby is a very sociable sport. The work you do together on the pitch bonds you on and off the pitch, and it has given me so many lifelong friends.

“Women should definitely try rugby because it is such an exhilarating feeling knowing that you are there with 14 other teammates that have got your back and you’re all striving for the same goal.

“Rugby has a place for women of all shapes and sizes too, with different positions for different strengths. It really is a great sport for anyone as well as a fantastic, fun way to stay both mentally and physically healthy.”