HERE<\/a> to enter a team<\/p>\nThe Irish Rugby Football Union today announced an unprecedented and welcome surge in female interest in its summer Volkswagen Tag programme following the Grand Slam success of its Women\u2019s team, which included Nora Stapleton, who began her rugby career playing Tag.<\/p>\n
More than 13,000 players will play the unisex, non-contact variation of rugby at over 20 venues across Ireland. Before the Six Nations success registrations were dominated by male participants (68 per-cent male); however since the Women\u2019s historic achievements registrations are now almost evenly split, for the first time.<\/p>\n
The IRFU are hoping that the success and interest in its Tag programme will result in greater female participation in the rugby in the long-term. Further information about Volkswagen Tag can be found at www.irfutag.ieor on Facebook at \u2018IRFU Tag\u2019.<\/p>\n
The IRFU\u2019s Stephen McNamara said: <\/p>\n
\u201cWe have been blown away by the response to the Women\u2019s Six Nations win, which has resulted in a surge of female interest for our summer Volkswagen Tag programme, which will be played by over 13,000 people at over 20 venues and events nationwide.<\/p>\n
Tag is a fantastic introduction to rugby as it is a non-contact form of the game which allows people to sample just how much fun rugby is, and get in shape.\u201d<\/p>\n
Grand Slam and Six Nations Champion Nora Stapleton said<\/p>\n
\u201cLike a lot of girls on the Ireland team my introduction to rugby was through Tag, having been asked to make up the numbers on a friend\u2019s team. Having played GAA all my life I was a little unsure but I instantly loved it and have never looked back.\u201d<\/p>\n
I am delighted that our Grand Slam success has inspired more girls to give Tag rugby a go and I know a lot of girls will continue with a 15 a-side or Sevens teams when the season starts up again. Tag is great fun and a great way to get fit.\u201d <\/p>\n
Venue information and dates:<\/p>\n
CONNACHT<\/p>\n
Venue
\n Dates<\/p>\n
Sligo RFC
\n 9 May \u2013 25 July<\/p>\n
NUI Galway
\n 16 May \u2013 26 July<\/p>\n
Galway Corinthians RFC
\n 23 May \u2013 26 July<\/p>\n
LEINSTER<\/p>\n
Venue
\n Dates<\/p>\n
Old Belvedere RFC
\n 8 May \u2013 4 July<\/p>\n
St Mary\u2019s College RFC
\n 8 May \u2013 4 July<\/p>\n
Suttonians RFC
\n 9 May \u2013 11 July<\/p>\n
Tallaght RFC
\n 23 May- 18 July<\/p>\n
Lansdowne FC
\n 29 May \u2013 1 Aug<\/p>\n
Clontarf RFC
\n 26 June \u2013 16 Aug<\/p>\n
MUNSTER<\/p>\n
Venue
\n Dates<\/p>\n
Ballincollig RFC
\n 7 May \u2013 19 July<\/p>\n
Garryowen FC
\n 23 May \u2013 18 July<\/p>\n
Waterpark RFC
\n 23 May \u2013 26 July<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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