Consigned to be the bridesmaids of elite secondary rugby in the city, Chris Barclay finds the girls’ game plays an important part. After all, they are playing Christchurch Girls’ High School, the benchmark of the city’s first XV competition. Canterbury Rugby Football Union female development officer Liz Worthington said increased sponsorship has enabled the organisation to direct more resources to the 10-team girls competition. “It was something different as well, girls playing rugby as opposed to netball and hockey. Marian College is St Bede’s sister school and the programme also involved female students and aspiring rugby players.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 14, 2021 00:00 UTC