The first decade of womens rugby

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The first decade of womens rugby

• Val Moore
• England and GB international,
• and manager of England Womens Rugby squad 1991-95

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Well played, whoever you are

• The newest of sports
• Early adopters
• The first Clubs outside Universities
• Competition begins

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The rapid growth of club rugby National league
and cup, regional leagues
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The early Internationals at all costs!

• Organisation on a shoestring
• Paying your way
• Finding sponsors
• Drawing on skills

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The mud and the makeup!
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Youth policies and growing participation
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Id gamble my house on it Japan and the
Soviet Union, The Haka and the Eagles Alice
Cooper and the journos
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In pursuit of excellence

• Learning from 91
• The challenge was clear, a plan needed
• Play them again ASAP
• Grow our squad
• Develop the style
• Faster, stronger, fitter!

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A professional approach . the planners, and the
players
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I could see you enjoyed that tussle Em..
Got a good twist on that bra strap skipper
shell be no trouble second half
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Controlling the game

• England 38 USA 23

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End of one era.. the start of another

• Talented individuals had claimed an enthralling
  sport for their own
• Those who experienced the great binding rugby
  culture stayed involved and gave their all
• The elite generation developed and peaked and
  realised their dreams
• Clubs and schools growth accelerated, and the
  organising body knew it needed radical change.