Fingal County Council, in conjunction with Leinster Rugby, are hosting a Q&A session with a fantastic group of women in rugby.
This is designed to show case women across all spectrums of the game and provide the tools for more women to get involved in their local clubs in all and any roles.
A great night is in store at Suttonians RFC on Thursday, 10 March from 7pm-8.30pm.
Women and girls of all ages are encouraged to attend the Q&A, whether you have no experience or knowledge of the game, everyone is welcome to ask questions about all things rugby, coaching and how to get involved in your local clubs.
It will also be a great opportunity to get advice from current players and coaches in the women’s game who have coached across all forms of the sport. We will explore and discuss ways you can get involved in your local clubs at the start and then get the experiences and insight into how our panel got involved in all things rugby.
Our guest speakers on the night:
Moira Flahive: Moira has been a volunteer in clubs for as long as she can remember and, in 2019, she was asked to chair the newly established inclusivity committee on the Leinster Branch. One of the main objectives for this committee was to develop and implement a strategy to significantly enhance the active participation of women in the playing, coaching, management, administration and governance of rugby across Leinster.
Tania Rosser: Tania has had a fantastic career in rugby, she has won a Grand slam with the national side as well as winning the interpro series with Leinster Rugby. Tania has been involved with Irish netball and featured with the mixed touch rugby team also. Tania has coached in a variety of different roles and was head coach of the Clontarf men’s seconds team. She is currently the new head coach of the Leinster Rugby Women’s side. She has a wealth of knowledge across all forms of the game and is always willing to share her experiences.
Emily McKeown: Emily is a Women’s Development Officer for Leinster Rugby and has been in her role for three years. Emily works across all formats of the game and although her role is predominantly across the women’s game, she also works with the men’s game. Emily is part of the Leinster Women’s team, made her debut in last year’s interpros and has been brought into the extended Irish squad which is yet to be selected for the upcoming Six Nations. Emily plays her club rugby for Naas RFC in the Leinster League and Suttonians RFC in the All Ireland League.
Grainne Vaugh: Grainne has worked in Leinster Rugby since 2017 now firstly as a club community rugby officer for her home club Edenderry, her role here was to promote rugby in the local area and schools to get more players playing in the club. Grainne recently was appointed a Women’s Development Officer in the Metro area. Grainne has been involved in club rugby for a long time and has been involved in the inner workings of club rugby, and has coached across all aspects of the game.
Kate Farrell McCabe: Kate is a star of the Irish Sevens team, played her junior rugby with Gorey RFC, currently plays for Suttonians RFC in the All Ireland League, as well as representing TU Dublin in college rugby. Kate was recently part of the Sevens team that reached their first World Series final in Seville where the team took home a silver medal.
To register your free place, please e-mail sports@fingal.ie.
For more information, contact stephen.costelloe@leinsterrugby.ie.
