This weekend marked a historic moment as Ledbury Girls played their first-ever games at Ledbury RFC, showcasing a fantastic mix of skill, enthusiasm, and teamwork across all age groups, write Jamie Rayfield and Catherine Ede.
Three exciting fixtures took place: U16 7-a-side, U12 5-a-side, and U14 7-a-side, with the U14s fielding a strong side that included three players from Luctonians, who were warmly welcomed into the team.
The day was full of firsts for many players — from tackling and passing to scoring tries.
The U12s were fearless, tackling their hearts out and demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork throughout the game.
The U14s showed sheer commitment, running hard with the ball and tackling anything that came their way. The three Luctonians players integrated seamlessly, adding to the strong, spirited performance.
The U16s were having a brilliant session until adversity struck with two Luctonians players sustaining injuries. Even so, the team adapted and took valuable learnings from the remainder of the session, including lineouts and kicking practice.
The girls displayed dedication, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. It’s clear that girls’ rugby is alive and kicking at Ledbury RFC — and that’s exactly where it belongs!
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