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Jersey celebrates 20 years of women's rugby

It's mums v daughters in St Peter as Jersey marks two decades of women's rugby at Jersey RFC.

It was back in November 2006 when the first women's training session was held at Grainville - and founding members of Jersey United Banks, the team that held that first session, are flying back to Jersey to dust off their boots.

They're joined by today's JRFC Women, girls from the PwC Girls Squad, players from Jersey Touch, and the club's new walking rugby teams.

From 2pm, there'll be an afternoon of touch and walking rugby for all ages, as well as an under-18s v over 18s match - with some of the club's young players lining up against their mums for the first time.

Dan McAlister, Chair, Jersey RFC, said:

"It has been a real pleasure to watch women's rugby grow, not just at international level but at grassroots.

"To see it grow from early seeds in Jersey 20 years ago into thriving adult and junior sections is amazing.

"It is hard to imagine the club without them, and we are excited to see where the next 20 years take us."

Georgie Ruellan, Captain, JRFC Women, said:

"Twenty years ago, women's rugby in Jersey was just beginning. Today we play in a highly competitive league, and that journey belongs to every woman who pulled on the shirt and built the foundations for those of us who followed.

"Rugby has a position for every shape, size and strength. It shows that our worth is measured by character and effort, not by how we look, and that is why it is so empowering for women and girls."

Alice, 17, PwC Girls Squad player, said:

"I've been playing rugby for 10 years and it's the best part of my week. I've made some of my closest friends through it, and everyone is welcome in girls' rugby.

"At the anniversary, I'm going to be playing against my mum for the first time. I can't wait!"

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