New beginnings

The development days planned for the summer are starting to take shape. They are being held at different locations in the North Wales area to enable more girls to take part in the training. It is hoped that one or more of the dates/locations will suit all the rugby playing (and new recruits to rugby) girls in the Gogledd Cymru area.

Development Day

A schools development day was held at Colwyn Bay rugby club today. Approximately 100 girls from several North Wales schools turned out for a day of rugby training and skills delivered by WRU coaches. The day started with the girls being given a specially designed Gogledd Cymru t-shirt. Then it was down to business.
There were 6 skill stations to complete before lunch. These consisted of an SAQ (Speed, Agility, Quickness) assault course, a modified game of 2 handed touch, passing the ball, footwork, modified game playing and decision making.
After a short lunch break the girls were divided according to ability, with some receiving coaching in areas such as tackling and introduction to contact and a training game for the more experienced players.
All the girls seemed to enjoy the day and the Gogledd Cymru coaches spotted a few potential new recruits to the regional squad so it was a well spent day for all.
It is hoped to hold several more development days in different clubs over the coming months to continue the renewed interest in girls rugby evident today.

New Season

New regional appointments:

Gogledd Cymru U15 Girls:
Head Coach - Nia Ritchie
Ass Coach - to be appointed
Manager - to be appointed

Gogledd Cymru U18 Girls:
Head Coach - Louis Tilakawardane
Ass Coach - to be appointed
Manager - Ann Tilakawardane

under new management

The WRU have asked all regional coaches and managers to reapply for the posts they currently hold to ensure the best people are in place. Watch this space for further news.

Today

The skills session run by Jason Lewis was fairly well attended today - I hope all who attended feel that they learned something. Hopefully the WRU will hold a few skills sessions during the summer in North Wales.
Well done to those U18s who acted as ball girls for the international - you did a great job (and looked very fetching in the lurid fluorescent vests).

Wales V England

Those of you who have been selected to be ball girls for the international on Tuesday - I will phone you with final details but remember the skills session with Jason Lewis will run from 10 - 12 before the match.

Match

For those Gogledd Cymru players who want to play at Colwyn Bay RFC on Sunday, meet at the club at 12.15. Bring your black polo shirts to wear after the match.