Foyle College Girls Prepare For The North West Rugby Blitz

Female Rugby Officer Glenda Mellon and Fitness Development Coach Joe Gallanagh have been instructing girls from Foyle College on scrum and tackling techniques in preparation for the blitz. 

The NW Girls Rugby Blitz, which is being hosted by Foyle College, is taking place on Wednesday 19th November from 2.30-4.30pm on the pitches across the road from the Junior School site on the Northland Road.   

This blitz is open to any girls who have been taking part in rugby at school. There will be U15 and U18 age groups.

The games will be tailored to the abilities of the girls and the laws adjusted accordingly. There are a number of schools from the NW and Donegal taking part in the event. 

Glenda and Joe would like to thank the support given by teachers and also coaches and players from City of Derry RFC who have helped with training in the build up to the blitz.

The assistance from Ulster Rugby has been made possible due to the generous support of the NI Executive and the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure through the ‘Promoting Equality, Tackling Poverty and Social Exclusion through Sport' Programme.