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Bruff RFC senior women's team began their first ever competitive campaign with a Munster Open Cup fixture against Mallow at Kilballyowen Park | PICTURE: Aidan McCarthy
BRUFF RFC Senior Women's side started their first ever competitive campaign with a Munster Open Cup match against Mallow at home in Kilballyowen Park.
The Limerick side lost out narrowly to their visitors 5-6. Bruff had a try from Aimee Kelly, while Kathleen O'Brien kicked two penalties for Mallow.
The game produced a great display of rugby from both sides. Bruff RFC is delighted to have fielded a team, having only started training in the summer months. It is an exciting time for everyone at Bruff RFC, who are involved in creating a pathway for the 122 females registered with the club who will now have the opportunity to play senior women's rugby with the club in the future.
A launch party was held after the game where the captain was announced as Caoimhe Barry and Vice-Captains Niamh Cotter and Jessica Griffin.
Bruff are competing at Division 2 level for the season ahead.
BRUFF RFC squad: 1. Una Mulvey, 2. Phoebe Gregorio, 3. Niamh Gleeson, 4. Caoimhe Barry (C), 5. Nano McCarthy, 6. Sarah Kavanagh, 7. Sarah Heavenor, 8. Aimee Kelly, 9. Katie Lynch, 10. Jessica Griffin, 11. Anna Leonard, 12. Eileen O'Gorman, 13. Jade O'Sullivan, 14. Ciara Hannon Mullins, 15. Audrey Dempsey. 16. Mary Hanley, 17. Sarah Liston, 18. Emily Lynch, 19. Debbie Lynch, 20. Kerri Sampson, 21. Aine Buckley, 22. Heidi van Schayk, 23. Paula Bateman
Manager: Liz Kavanagh; Head Coach: Barry Heffernan; Assistant Coach: Philip Hannon.
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