Whangamata Area School Girls First XV mix it up with the Black Fern

On Tuesday 10^th July the Whangamata Girls Rugby Team spent the day with current and ex Black Fern players (New Zealand Women’s Rugby Team). The girls went through a morning of skills and drill sessions before playing a match against Mercury Bay Area School. The game was watched closely by the Black Ferns and former Black Fern Coach Darryl Suasua with advice and coaching given throughout. Whangamata lost the game but were thrilled to score their first ever tries.

The girls have never played rugby before and have been committed to training twice a week since March. They are looking forward to the start of the Girls competition in September and are hoping to secure sponsorship before then. This year will see the first 10- aside competition before moving into a 15 aside tournament in October.