‘Give It a Try’: Thirteen Ulster clubs participating

‘Give It A Try’ is an 8-week programme run in selected clubs where girls aged 8-14 years can attend in order to learn how to play rugby in a fun environment. The programme consists of a coach education element, fun rugby sessions, teaching the girls the basics of rugby. Thirteen clubs across Ulster have been accepted to take part in the programme in 2021. Of those clubs, eight will be running the programme for the first time with five returning. It means more girls aged 8-14 than ever before will have the chance to play rugby. IRFU Women’s Development Manager Amanda Greensmith says ‘Give It A Try’ has been a key driver of continued growth in the game. “We’re hugely excited to see a full roll-out of Give It A Try in 2021,” she told IrishRugby.ie. “Clubs have responded really well to meeting the needs of girls in their communities and this programme will form a big part of a summer of fun for everyone in rugby.” “Some of the clubs participating will be offering girls rugby for the first time while others are building it into their existing development pathway. It’s driving participation and membership, which is crucial for clubs’ sustainability.” Below you’ll find a list of participating clubs in Ulster. Contact a club directly if you’d like to register. Give It A Try 2021 – Participating Clubs: Ballynahinch*, Ballymoney*, Banbridge*, City of Armagh*, City of Derry RFC*, Cooke, Dungannon*, Inishowen*, Larne, Lurgan, Monaghan*, Newry, Virginia. *Denotes First Time Participants

Club	Start date	Session time
Ballynahinch	28th July	19.00 – 20.00
Ballymoney	26th July	18.45 – 20.00
Banbridge	28th July	18.30 – 19.00
City of Armagh	26th July	19.00 – 20.00
City of Derry	28th July	18.00 – 19.00
Cooke	26th July	18.00 – 19.00
Dungannon	28th July	19.00 – 20.00
Inishowen	28th July	18.30 – 19.30
Larne	27th July	18.30 – 19.30
Lurgan	28th July	19.00 – 20.00
Monaghan	28th July	19.00 – 20.00
Newry	1st August	10.30 – 11.30
Virginia	26th July	19.30 – 20.30