Sidelines to Trylines

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Sidelines to Trylines

Sidelines to Trylines is a new participation programme designed to give women the opportunity to become active participants in the game, regardless of their sporting background, fitness level or previous rugby experience.

Developed in conjunction with the Ireland Touch Association, the programme creates a flexible, social and beginner-friendly environment where women can get involved, have fun and discover a new way to enjoy rugby.

Sidelines to Trylines aims to break down some of the barriers that can prevent women from taking part in physical activity, welcoming women who may already be part of the rugby community as spectators, volunteers, coaches or parents. Whether you’re completely new to rugby or simply looking for a fun and social way to get active, there’s a place for you. 

Find your local participating club below, reach out to the co-ordinators and take your first step from the sidelines to the trylines.

Connacht

ClubCo-ordinatorEmailNumberStart DateTraining NightsTime
Westport RFCLouise O'Connor Brownelouoconnor2@gmail.com087940355315/9/2026Tuesday8pm
Castlebar RFCMairead Bradleymaireadbradley@gmail.com087928256109/09/2026Wednesday7pm
Galwegians RFCDiane Wrightwrightsister1@gmail.com086 843 460611/09/2026Friday7pm
University of Galway RFCDiarmuid CodyreDiarmuid.codyre@connachtrugby.ie085191512816/09/2026Wednesday5pm-6pm
Ballina RFCDeirdre Whytewhyte.deirdre@gmail.com0968949090   
Loughrea RFCMaurice MoloneyMaurice.moloney@hotmail.com087973184825/09/2026Friday6:45pm

Leinster

ClubCo-ordinatorEmailNumberStart DateTraining NightsTraining Times
Terenure RFCCroine Wyse croinewyse@yahoo.co.uk0868101481   
Rathdrum Rugby ClubKiara BurchKiara.burch@gmail.com0868839843   
North Meath RFCAoife Kellett Doodyaoife@hotmail.com087351727810/09/2026Thursday7pm
SeapointMaria LawlorMaria.cliffe1@gmail.com0831133424   
Balbriggan RFCJeff NevilleDORBalbrigganRFC@gmail.com085724573320/08/2026Tuesday/Thursday7:30pm
Portlaoise Amanda HadeAmandahade2@gmail.com08584551165/10/2026Mondays8pm
St Mary’s College RFCSarah Fallonwomensrugby@smcrfc.com087269706805/10/2026Monday7pm
Greystones RFCKurt McQuilkinbarbandkurt@gmail.com087266211604/09/2026Friday6:30pm
TU Dublin

Sana Govender

 

sana.govender@leinsterrugby.ie

0862385395

 

28/09/2026Monday5.30pm

Munster

ClubCo-ordinatorEmailNumberStart DateTraining NightsTime
Castleisland RFCAilsa Spindlerailsaspindler@hotmail.com083023286914/10/2026Wednesday7pm
Lisdoonvarna RFCDeborah Whytedeborah-w19@gmail.com0876707030   
St.Senans RFCPatrick RyanParyan14@hotmail.com0851304525   
Ennis Rugby ClubLouise Guilfoylelguilfoyle@yahoo.com089204938007/10/2026Wednesday6:30pm
Nenagh OrmondGráinne Gleeson / Claudia Hayesthemightygra@gmail.com / claudiahayes97@gmail.com0879968039 / 085847441612/10/2026Monday7:30pm
Sundays Well RFCGary O Sullivanswrfcwomensrugby@gmail.com089205185611/09/2026Friday6:30pm
Old Crescent RFCEoin Naughtonenaughto@gmail.com08797588538/10/2026Thursday7.30pm
Tralee RFCSuzanne Keanesk@suzannekeane.com085728144429/09/2026Tuesday7am
Garryowen FCNiall Keoghkeoghie2@hotmail.com087417695428/09/2026Monday7pm
UL BohemiansFiona Reidychair@ulbohemian.com0861023841   

Ulster

ClubCo-ordinatorEmailNumberStart DateTraining NightsTime
Banbridge RFCAlistair Copelandalistair@the-copelands.info+44777574378509/09/2026Wednesday7:30pm
BallymenaLouise Lynnlouiseclynn@gmail.com0790185699211/09/2026Friday6:30pm
City of Armagh RFCKaren Grahamkarenhuntergraham@gmail.com0779177205311/09/2026Friday7pm
Virginia RFCNora Carrollnora.carroll@gmail.com087636484725/09/2026Friday8:30pm
Newry RFCElbha Feganelbha_26@yahoo.co.uk086276491010/09/2026Thursday7pm

Two online education modules have been developed for assistance with running the programme, for both coaches and participants, on the links below. 

Sidelines to Trylines - How to Coach Touch Rugby

Sidelines to Trylines - How to Play Touch Rugby 

info sheet - how to play tounch rugby