Women and Girls Encouraged to Give Rugby a Try

Wasps FC hosting Allianz Inner Warrior Camp in Acton


Girls training at Wasps FC

October 5, 2023

A free event aimed at encouraging girls and women to take up rugby is being hosted by Wasps FC at its base on Twyford Avenue in Acton.

The Allianz Inner Warrior camp is part of an RFU programme which has helped introduce more than 25,000 women and girls to the game since 2017. With World Rugby stating that the women’s game is the single biggest opportunity to grow the sport globally, 2023 has even greater efforts to encourage participation.

It will be held as the men’s rugby World Cup approaches its end and the WXV tournament sees international women’s teams compete in a new event.

The Red Roses are positioned at the top of the world rankings and England international Emily Scarratt MBE is keen to see more female players taking up the sport.

Emily says of the camps, “Some of the stories you hear about people who take part are inspiring, from the young girl to the 40-year-old mum of three who had never played rugby before and everything in between.

“These camps are designed to welcome women and girls into rugby, with no judgement and no pressure. It’s a great opportunity to try something different, meet new people and get active with likeminded people.

“Take a friend, just go and give it a try; you’ll feel great for setting yourself a new challenge. The great thing about rugby is there are a number of ways to play. If you don’t want to play full-contact rugby, you can play non-contact or get involved in volunteering.”

A girls team at Wasps FC
A girls team at Wasps FC

Red Rose and Premiership Star Zoe Harrison will be at the sessions in Acton to offer her top tips, take photos with participants and will be able to answer any burning questions around her professional career.

The event takes place at Twyford Avenue Sports Ground, W3 9QA on Wednesday 25 October. The Girls session (10-17 years old) will be at 7pm - 8pm and the Women's Session (18+) 7.30pm - 9pm.

The evening is free to all and includes burgers post session for all participants, a Wasps FC goodie bag for all who register pre session and for every Mum and Daughter who both give Rugby a try receives a Clinique gift bag.

Visit the Wasps FC web site or email rugby@waspsfc.co.uk for more information.


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