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Semester 2, 2018
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GIRLS SHINE IN With Australian women’s teams coming further into the spotlight across several sporting codes, it’s little wonder our younger girls are feeling inspired to go out and give something new a try. That trend was on full display during the Queensland Rugby 7s competition which was held at All Saints in Term 4. This year there were 54 teams from around Australia, including one team from Singapore, which descended on All Saints for the annual event. The competition is supported by Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) and both private and state schools are invited to take part. Middle School Chaplain Brendan Callaghan was one of the organisers and said it was great to see a big turnout,
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including such an impressive involvement by the girls who fielded the majority of teams, 30 in total.
Mr Callaghan said this reflected the growing visibility of women playing sports at an elite level. “I think it’s a flow on effect form a number of things,” said Mr Callaghan. “Women’s sports are certainly in the spotlight with the development of the national AFL competition and things like the national cricket side in the women’s Big Bash. The advancement of women’s rugby in Australia has also played a huge part, especially with the women’s success in the 7s making it to the final of the Commonwealth Games - they have done very well over the years.” The All Saints Rugby 7s competition was supported by the local school community, as well as fans from the Gold Coast and afar, who enjoyed the spectacle while being treated to culinary delights from local food vans.
