The sessions take place at the following locations:
- Newforge Country Club, Belfast – Thurs 17 Feb, 12pm-2pm
- Letterkenny IT, Co Donegal – Sat 19 Feb, 11am-4pm
- The Peace Link, Clones, Co Monaghan – Sun 20 Feb, 12pm-3pm
Numbers at each session will be capped and registration is required to confirm attendance. Girls born in 2004/05 (U18) or 2006/07 (U16) can register now at ulster.rugby/7sopentrials.
Rugby 7s is a variant of the sport involving 7 players per side playing shortened games made up of 7-minute halves. It tends to be faster-paced than traditional 15-a-side rugby, featuring exciting and high-scoring games.
The speed and simplicity of 7s makes it attractive to players already familiar with 15s rugby, and also newcomers with a solid/moderate/above average level of athleticism and fitness.
These trials will give players the chance to showcase their talent and skill, and are seen as a hugely important part of our ongoing growth of the women and girls’ game.
This will be the first time Ulster Rugby has staged open trials at these age groups, and the aim is to attract a large number of players to each session.
Ulster is inviting girls in either age bracket to take part in the trials, regardless of their experience in rugby.
The sessions themselves will involve various exercises to assess the skills and abilities of each player. Following the trials, players will be selected to enter a 6-week training block ahead of representing Ulster in a series inter-provincial 7s games at the end of April.
Ulster Rugby Women & Girls’ Rugby Development Manager, Eliza Downey said: “These open trials mark an exciting time for Ulster Rugby around the continued growth and development of the Women & Girls’ game.
“It not only creates an opportunity for our players within the sport to challenge themselves, but also provides a welcome entry point into the game for athletes from different sports who can bring their transferable skills into the world of rugby.
“It’s not every sport that can create opportunities to represent your province and country, travel the world and potentially become an Olympian. These are the doors Rugby 7s can open.”