Women's Rugby has been played in Wales since the 1970's although it did not see a rapid expansion until the formation of the Women's Rugby Football Union in 1983.
In 1983 the Union consisted of 12 teams based in England and Wales. The first representative side involving Welsh players ran out as Great Britain against France at Richmond Athletic Ground in 1986. The first Welsh side was formed a year later when Wales played England in their first international at Pontypool Park on the 5th April 1987.
Wales hosted the first ever World Cup in Cardiff in 1991. Since then they have played in 4 World Cups, finishing 4th in 1994, their highest ever finish. The IRB adopted the competition in 1998, which was won by the New Zealand Black Ferns who also won the tournament in Barcelona in 2002 and the 2006 tournament in Edmonton, Canada.
The Welsh Women's Rugby Union was affiliated to the Welsh Rugby Union in 1994 with the first full home nations competition taking place in 1995. The first Five Nations competition took place in 1999 with Spain joining to create the Six Nations tournament in 2001.
There are currently 1500 players in Wales from Under 14s through to seniors. There are 25 senior clubs, 20 junior clubs and 90 junior tag and touch teams across Wales.
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A summary of the domestic Women's rugby season 2007-2008 for Divisions 1 and 2 South, North Division plus an U17 and U14 round up. |
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With a number of senior and U17s fixtures remaining unplayed at the end of the season and appropriate adjustments being made, the final league tables are as follows: DIVISION 1 SOUTH
DIVISION 2 SOUTH
NORTH
A number of new teams have expressed an interest in joining south division 2 for 2008-09 and therefore promotions and demotions between south divisions 1 & 2 will be announced shortly based on the number of teams registering for the leagues. GIRLS’ REGIONAL PROGRAMME The results of the WRU regional matches were as follows:
GIRLS DOMESTIC PROGRAMME SOUTH U17s
NORTH UNDER 17S U14S |
VOLUNTEER VACANCIES WITHIN WOMEN'S RUGBY
Volunteer Roles: Girls’ Regional Coaches and Girls’ Regional Team Managers
Closing Date: 25th July 2008
Role Descriptions
For the 2008-09 season, girls’ regional rugby will be played out of five regions, Scarlets, Ospreys, Blues, Dragons and Gogledd. We are therefore looking to recruit volunteer team managers and coaches for the under 15s and under 18s in each region.
Job Description: REGIONAL TEAM MANAGER
Responsible to: Nicola Smith (Women’s Community Rugby Manager)
Responsible for: Regional team coaches
Regional team players
Responsibilities:
· Liaise between regional coaches, players and the WRU
· To ensure availability of training and playing kit
· To ensure adequate first aid cover at training and matches
· To liaise with WRU to ensure training facilities and match venues are available
· To ensure transport requirements are met
· To attend all training sessions and matches
· To ensure player attendance and punctuality at all training sessions and matches
· To ensure a register is kept at all training sessions
· To maintain training records
· To ensure all coaches, players and parents agree and adhere to the Code of Conduct in relation to fellow team members, opponents, team management, officials, generally set a good personal example in such matters and take appropriate action when necessary
· To ensure the Match Details and Results form is completed and posted after all games.
· To produce a match report for the web in conjunction with coaches
· To attend training as and when provided
· To attend end of season presentation
· To be a positive role model at all times.
Commitment: 20 hours per month in-season (1 evening per week training. Sunday afternoon matches)
Job Description: REGIONAL HEAD COACHES
Responsible to: Nicola Smith (Women’s Community Rugby Manager)
Responsible for: Regional team players
Responsibilities:
· To implement a selection process which clearly informs players of the reasons for selection/non-selection and have an active role in squad/team selection
· Talent identification at club matches
· To prepare the squad for matches
· To produce an annual coaching plan and session plans which develop players’ technical and tactical skills and to achieve the player development criteria as lay down by the Elite department.
· To identify player strengths and weaknesses via a player review and provide opportunities for improvement (technical, tactical, fitness)
· To plan match day routines
· To advise team manager of training and match day requirements
· To attend all training sessions and matches
· To assist in the production of a match report for the web
· To ensure the highest standards of behaviour are maintained by all players in line with the Code of Conduct and set a good example in such matters
· To bring to the attention of the team manager any player in need of disciplinary action
· To maintain player records
· To nominate player of the year
· To attend end of season presentation
· To attend coach education workshops and seminars
· To be a positive role model at all times
Commitment: 20 hours per month in-season (1 evening per week training. Sunday afternoon matches)
Job Description: REGIONAL ASSISTANT COACHES
Responsible to: Nicola Smith (Women’s Community Rugby Manager) & Regional Head Coach
Responsible for: Regional team players
Responsibilities:
· To assist in the preparation of the squad for all matches
· To assist in production of annual coaching plan and session plans
· To assist in identifying player strengths and weaknesses via a player review and provide opportunities for improvement (technical, tactical, fitness)
· Assist with squad/team selection
· Assist with talent identification at club matches
· To assist in the implementation of the code of conduct related to fellow team members, opponents, team management, officials and generally set a good personal example in such matters
· To be a positive role model at all times
Commitment: 20 hours per month in-season (1 evening per week training. Sunday afternoon matches)
Person Specifications
Team Manager
Essential
· Excellent organisational skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Excellent interpersonal skills
Coaches
Essential
· WRU Level 2 coaching award or equivalent
· Evidence of Continued Professional Development
· 3 years coaching experience
· Ability to gain respect & commitment from players, coaches, and staff
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Excellent communication and presentation skills
Desirable
· Any relevant qualifications related to coaching
· Previous experience of coaching women’s rugby
How to Apply: Please send your CV and covering letter to:
Nicola Smith
Women’s Community Rugby Manager
WRU
Millennium Stadium
Westgate Street
Cardiff
CF10 1NS
Email: nsmith@wru.co.uk
