Both teams performed remarkably, with the standard of ability and knowledge equal between both teams. The session, led by Ballyclare coach Teah Maguire included handling skills, rucking, contact and concluded with a game of touch rugby.
13 girls turned out overall, despite the conditions, in the first of many joint sessions to prepare for the first ever Girls U18 competition at this year's Carrick 7s tournament. The girls tournament will kick off on Friday 1st May, alongside the long-standing U19 male tournament.
Carrickfergus coach, Pauline McFerran, said: “I’m delighted with this training session and look forward to the rest. The Carrick girls team has only been in back in existence since the start of this season and our numbers are growing. The Ballyclare girls are as skilled and enthusiastic as we are and it's a pleasure to be combining our teams to play in the Carrick 7s. This is our club's 150th year and we're delighted it's going to coincide with the first year of the girls rugby competition.”
Registration forms for the girls competition are now available by emailing paulinemcferran@me.com.