South Shields RFC offers women introduction to rugby

By Kris Jepson

South Shields RFC is offering women an introduction to rugby as part of England Rugby's Inner Warrior campaign.

The nationwide campaign is building on its success last year and so far more than 12,000 women have taken to the rugby fields to learn about the game, get fit and make new friends.

One of the women who took part in Sunday's session told ITV News Tyne Tees "I thought today's training session was really good. It's initiatives like this that's building the women's game in rugby which is really good for the whole country."

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The coaches at South Shields Rugby Club say they recognise it can be scary not knowing anyone when you first try an activity, which is why they are encouraging women to bring a friend to the "Warrior Camp", and together experience the "amazing opportunities" rugby has to offer in the new year.

The club says rugby offers women the chance to build new friendships with like-minded people through a shared passion for breaking barriers and trying new experiences.

According to the coaches the wide range of different playing positions each require a different set of skills and attributes, and as such rugby is an incredibly inclusive sport, which has contributed to it being one of the fastest growing female team sports in England.

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 during the Warrior Camp.