Developing women’s rugby skills

Marsha Bothma|Published 2 years ago

Women’s under-20 Springbok player, Leandi Smith, South African athlete Mujaahid Ismail, Women’s rugby coach Jeanette Bailey, and under-20 junior women’s Springbok player, Leigh Fortuin.

Women’s rugby coach Jeanette Bailey, 44, from Portland hosted a workshop for women in rugby at Harvester Primary School, on Saturday August 6. Among the topics they spoke about were development of rugby within Mitchell’s Plain district, rules of the game, health tips, strengthening and conditioning.

The girls showed off their rugby skills, at a drilling and training session.

Women’s rugby coach Jeanette Bailey, 44, from Portland with Amaarah Abrahams from Paarl who plays for her high school team.

On the day those who attended were shown what the game would be like in a women’s match setting.

Under-20 women’s Springbok player, Raeeqah Hendricks, South Africa athlete Mujaahid Ismail, Women’s rugby coach Jeanette Bailey, and under-20 junior women’s Springbok player, Leigh Fortuin.

The parents of the players also attended the workshop.

Former players who were part of her development were also present on the day who are now part of local and national teams such as the women’s u16 and u18 Western Province teams as well as the u20 junior women Springboks. These juniors are currently part of a rugby development squad.

For more information contact Ms Bailey on 074 529 9201.