06 Aug Navan RFC Girls Feature at IRFU U16 Festival in Athlone
The future of female rugby at Balreask Old continues to shine brightly as 11 of our talented youth stars proudly represented the Leinster North-East Area at the IRFU-hosted Under-16 Blitz Festival on Wednesday, 5th August.
Held at Buccaneers RFC in Athlone, the festival brought together the top regional area squads from across the country, serving as a crucial developmental milestone and warm-up event ahead of this season’s upcoming Sarah Robinson Cup campaign.
The Navan RFC Representatives
Navan RFC was exceptionally well represented in Athlone, with 11 players taking to the pitch to showcase their skills, work rate, and teamwork:
- Back Row (L-R): Aoibhe Cheevers, Helena Zucchini, Robyn Wall, Cara Condra, Clarissa Vlad, Faye Lynch.
- Front Row (L-R): Tessa Flynn, Chloe Olwill, Annabel Horan, Abigail Kerin, Abbiemae Quinn.
- Also Representing: Grace Shortt (missing from picture).
Building Towards the Sarah Robinson Cup
The IRFU U16 Blitz Festival provided high-tempo game time against top-tier regional competition, allowing the Leinster North-East coaching staff to fine-tune combinations ahead of the Sarah Robinson Cup, the premier inter-area competition that highlights the leading Under-17 female talent in Leinster.
Seeing such a strong contingent of Balreask Old players selected for the North-East Area squad is a massive testament to the dedication of the players, their families, and the fantastic youth coaching structures in place at Navan RFC.
Congratulations to all 11 girls on a stellar performance in Athlone! The entire club is behind you as you continue your preparations for the Sarah Robinson Cup.