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Connacht Rugby announces three-year sponsorship to encourage more young girls to play rugby

It’s great to see! Connacht Rugby has announced a three-year plan to encourage young girls to play rugby. Sponsored by Clubforce, the scheme will see Connacht Rugby work with schools and clubs to improve participation and to grow the women’s game in the West of Ireland. At the launch, Connacht and Ireland out-half Nicole Fowley […]

6 years ago

Irish Paralympian Eve McCrystal on the advice she would give young girls thinking of taking up a sport

For Paralympic cyclist Eve McCrystal, the decision to get involved with the 20×20 initiative was an easy one. The mum-of-two – a member of An Garda Síochana in Co Monaghan – took up competitive cycling when she was 33-years-old. Now at the age of 40, she has competed in tandem events for Ireland as a sighted […]

7 years ago