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Girls Rugby

Back Row (L-R): Rebecca Snell, Amy Smyth, Philip Speares (coach), Sarah Cherry, Megan Higgins, Grace Komolofe, Jennifer Sonaike,
James Crosfield (coach), Ms Argue, Nicole Higgins
Front Row (L-R): Hannah McHugh, Nicole Ezeudo, Sara Whitley, Sorcha Higgins, Peace Jameson
GIRLS RUGBY

This year, again there was an opportunity for all the girls The team began warm up as usual, running through well-
to join a tag rugby team in school. This was run by Miss rehearsed drills and stretches. They got off to a flying start
Argue with the help of the coaching and rugby skills of by winning the first game and recovered from a loss in the
James Crosfield and Philip Speares. Training took place next by winning three more games. The last game was
every Tuesday after school and without a doubt tag rugby unfortunately lost in the final minute despite outstanding
has proved to be a popular sport amongst all the girls from performances from all on the pitch. The day ended with a
1st year right up to 6th year. very good result of four wins and two losses, with Royal
School Dungannon bring crowned the overall victors.
The Royal School Cavan girls Rugby team has seen a
very successful year. The year kicked off to an excellent There is still much to come with contact rugby tournaments
start with a resounding victory at the Girls Schools X7’S scheduled for after Easter as well as some friendly matches.
tournament in Clogher Valley RFC landing the team a place Overall the year has been, and is continually expected to
in the finals which was held in Donnybrook Stadium. The be, very successful.
competition was fierce at this tournament and the team On behalf of the Girls Rugby team we would like to sincerely
narrowly missed the chance to advance from the pool thank James Crosfield and Philip Speares for giving up
stages. Despite the loss, the mood remained positive as the their free time throughout the year to coach the team. Their
team focused on areas that could be improved.
hard work and commitment is greatly appreciated. We
In March 2017 the team travelled to the Mid – Ulster Arena, would also like to wish our sixth year team members, Sara,
Cookstown to compete in the Danske Bank Girls’ Tag Hannah, Amy and Megan the best of luck in their Leaving
Schools Cup competition. Seven teams attended the blitz Certificate exams.
from across Ulster including Royal School Dungannon.

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