Rugby Club’s female hub helps to tackle domestic abuse:
Barry Rugby Club’s female hub, The Islanders, got together recently to gather items and raise funds for Atal Y Fro, the charity based in the town which works to help families break the cycle of domestic violence and abuse.
Jo Eveleigh, interim mini and junior secretary at the club, said the idea had some from Islanders senior members, “which the junior teams embraced fully”.
The whole section, from under-8s to senior ladies, got involved. “It has been fantastic how the whole Islanders hub has come together for this,” said Eveleigh. “It makes me so proud to be a part of the Islanders.”
Coach Glyn Pirso stressed the importance of rugby in building friendships, growing confidence and creating a support network for each other on and off the field.
“We want to extend this hand of friendship and teamship to other women,” he said, “some who unfortunately struggle with family and relationship difficulties, and we welcome newcomers to our team.”
The Islanders welcome players from the ages of six to 65. No experience is necessary. For more information on the hub, contact Jo at or via the club website here.
KW
🌟This article first appeared in the printed edition of the Glamorgan Star on 11.08.22. Read it in print first!
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