PUPILS and young athletes at Chulmleigh College were treated to a truly special and unique experience as the Women’s Rugby World Cup Trophy our paid a visit to the school.

Wayne Reed from the RFU and Chulmleigh College Head Teacher Neil Payne with the Women’s Rugby World Cup Trophy. AQ 7362
Wayne Reed from the RFU and Chulmleigh College Head Teacher Neil Payne with the Women’s Rugby World Cup Trophy. AQ 7362 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Some of the East Worlington Primary School girls with the Women’s Rugby World Cup Trophy. AQ 7383
Some of the East Worlington Primary School girls with the Women’s Rugby World Cup Trophy. AQ 7383 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The event marked a memorable day of celebration, inspiration and opportunity for girls across the local community.

All the girls who have proudly represented the school in sport were given the chance to see the prestigious trophy and capture the moment with photographs.

The winning team in one of the rugby taster sessions. AQ 7434
The winning team in one of the rugby taster sessions. AQ 7434 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

St Thomas of Canterbury CE Primary School Teaching Assistant Leigh Pooley with some of the school pupils at the trophy. AQ 7449
St Thomas of Canterbury CE Primary School Teaching Assistant Leigh Pooley with some of the school pupils at the trophy. AQ 7449 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Pupils from the secondary school, Chulmleigh Primary School, East Worlington Primary School’s and St Thomas of Canterbury CE Primary School, Lapford attended.

Representing Crediton RFC were from left, Erin MacDonald and Megan MacDonald with Rachel Curtis who plays for Crediton Women’s Rugby. AQ 7451
Representing Crediton RFC were from left, Erin MacDonald and Megan MacDonald with Rachel Curtis who plays for Crediton Women’s Rugby. AQ 7451 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

St Thomas of Canterbury CE Primary School girls with the Women’s Rugby World Cup Trophy. AQ 7467
St Thomas of Canterbury CE Primary School girls with the Women’s Rugby World Cup Trophy. AQ 7467 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There were engaging rugby activities, talks plus visits by coaches and players from South Molton and Crediton RFC’s.

Wayne Reed and RFU staff attended and ran the event.

St Thomas of Canterbury CE Primary School girls with the Women’s Rugby World Cup Trophy. AQ 7407
St Thomas of Canterbury CE Primary School girls with the Women’s Rugby World Cup Trophy. AQ 7407 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)