The fast growing sport of rugby is proving to be very popular across the board in the Bower as many enthusiasts joined Wendy Hickey and Mele Kiripati for a training session in Buccaneers RFC recently.
Wendy is the Connacht women’s rugby development officer and in partnership with well known local player Mele Kiripati hopes to set up an U15 and an U 18 squad in Athlone. So far, they have recruited many Bower students who train with Mele on Thursdays from 3.45 to 4.45pm. Anyone interested can still join up by coming to the pitch during training.