2025 Lions ‘Championing Women and Girls’ Rugby Award’ Now Open
Founding Partner of the British & Irish Lions Women’s team, Royal London have created the Championing Women and Girls’ Rugby award which celebrates outstanding initiatives by grassroots clubs to support Women’s rugby in their local community.
Each year, one club from each of the four Lions Unions will be rewarded with a special trophy, plus a £10,000 grant to further invest in their female rugby programmes.
There were over 120 applicants for the 2024 award showcasing some fantastic clubs, with Cooke RFC winning the award in Ireland.
The successful clubs will have demonstrated their committment to growing women’s participation and representation within all aspects of the club.
This includes community outreach, access to playing, equality across the club, celebration of women’s success, progression of players, coaches, staff, and leadership at all levels.
How to apply:
Click here for more information on the Lions Championing Women and Girls’ Rugby award, and to submit your club’s application for the 2025 edition of the award. Applications are open from Tuesday, May 20, and will close on Friday, August 1, 2025.