In July 2006 members of the East Region Ladies entered the Stockholm 10’s tournament as a one –off tour to end the season. Despite being beaten in the semi – finals they came back to the UK with a keen resolve to compete in more tournaments together
Originally it was comprised of players based in the East Region and playing for the East Region Senior Squad, but it has now expanded to include past and present players from clubs across the East Region, who still wished to be involved with promoting rugby within the region.
This weekend the Boudiccas traveled to Edinburgh for their sixth tournament - the Edinburgh 7s - and also lend their support to the England mens 7s as they are competing in the IRB 7s at the same venue.
The Boudiccas have been drawn in pool 1 that includes Lismore, Kirkcaldy and Glasgow Uni. The squad is the strongest yet with IRB Womens Rugby Player of the Year Maggie Alphonsi making her debut, other squad members being Amanda Murray (captain), Becky Roby, Ellisha Dee, Emma White, Jennifer Sothmann, Laura Evans, Nichola Millman, Nicky Cameron, and Veronica Ely.
Future tournaments planned include:
- Stockholm 10s 2007
- Southwold beach 7s 2007
- Italy 7s 2007
- Borneo 10s 2007
- Dubai 7s 2007
- Nelson Mandela Bay 7s (South Africa) 2007
For more information about the Boudiccas click here
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