Callout for new Women’s Rugby Team
Last Summer, Lansdowne FC completed the purchase of Claremont Road, with a key aspect of launching their women’s rugby program. Aimed at age 18 and over, the team’s progress has been growing since, with lots of training but no immediate competitive games as of yet as they are actively seeking to recruit more players to join this brand new generation of women’s rugby for 2024/2025 season. There is a real pedigree forming already and the quality is showing with the numbers they have so far under Stephen Rooney’s direction, guidance, mentoring and drive. This renowned club is one of the most successful rugby clubs in the country and their standards and values are of the utmost importance so they are properly resourced in every aspect to debut this women’s team. Head coach, John Tobin joined at the crucial development stage and is doing a great job at getting the program up and running and his vision of building things is in full force.
It will take time but there is no reason why this women’s rugby team can’t be up there competing with the best of them. No experience is necessary as full training will be given so if you have never played rugby before but would like to give it a shot, you’ll be trained up with experienced coaches like John and also a strength and conditioning coach, so you will be experiencing the top level guidance and instruction, learning a new skill or adding to your level of skill. It’s especially inclusive so all women can feel valued and accepted.
And what an atmosphere to learn and play rugby. Lansdowne FC is located beside the Aviva Stadium, using the back pitch, and Claremont Road is located in Sandymount with all its new top notch facilities so training will be on both grounds. Remember if you want to be successful in anything in life, you have to do it right and Lansdowne FC are doing it right.
As we all know, there is a huge amount of history associated with the club. It is iconic. The brain-child of the club, Henry Dunlop founded it in 1872 where it has offered a home-from-home to many generations of players who came from beyond the Dublin area. So for the women now to come in and build up this first team together, they will be making history, adding to the heritage of the club which in itself is a very powerful thing.
This is also great for the local community and the surrounding wider community to get this going as soon as possible. Rugby is in its growth phase now and there is plenty of room for another women’s rugby team with Lansdowne FC at the helm and being part of the journey all the way. Your journey. The rise of women in sports is growing in popularity and you can help continue the development of the female game. It’s empowering, teaches teamwork, respect and determination, confidence, friendship and leadership. The benefit of physical exercise is vital for social, mental and emotional wellbeing and this environment will give you every opportunity to seek an athletic experience. Overall, it provides you with the tools to challenge yourself and in turn, can have a profound, positive impact on your life.
Chairman of Rugby, Ian Hopkins is fully behind the team and is very excited to see its progression.
So, what are you waiting for? This brand new generation of women’s rugby is about to explode! Be part of the greatness! Women do have a place in the sport. Sign up and join the team today.
To find out more information check out Lansdowne FC on their Instagram and Facebook platforms, send them a message at womensrugby@lansdownerugby.com or contact 087-9186848 or 085-8102414.
Thanks to Stephen Rooney, former President of Lansdowne FC for his time and hospitality.
