Warrior Women Make Stunning Debut
New Acton-based Rugby League team win first fixture
The team tasted victory at a festival at Rosslyn Park
June 25, 2024
A newly formed women’s rugby league team has made a winning start in its first competitive fixture.
Wests Warriors Ladies Rugby League Club was set up just two months ago based at the Wasps FC ground off Twyford Avenue in Acton.
The men’s team was started in 2014 and currently competes in the Southern Conference League (tier 4) and the London Men’s League (tier 5) of the British Rugby League system.
The Rugby Football League recently confirmed the women’s team would be competing in the open age Tier 3 (League 1) competition this year.
Wests Warrior Ladies in action
The team made its competitive debut this Sunday (23 June) in the Women’s L1 South (West) festival organised by the London Broncos at Rosslyn Park in Roehampton.
It managed to win its first ever game 26 - 8 against Bristol.
A spokesperson for the team said, “We have been fortunate to have had a lot of success with the Men’s competitions over the years and hope to emulate that success with our women’s side but we are under no illusion it will take time, hard work and dedication on and off the pitch.
“It’s been a long time coming and a lot of hard work behind the scenes to get to this point.”
The team give the 'w' sign
The Wests Warriors Ladies Rugby Team says it aims to promote inclusivity and excellence in women’s rugby, offering opportunities for women of all ages and skill levels to participate and enjoy the sport.
The West Warriors Ladies Rugby League squad
It is recruiting and welcomes all women over 18 years to come along to Wasps FC and try the sport, no rugby league experience is required.
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