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our Ladies XV play in the North West Division One. Our
ladies team is very well supported and as well as playing
some very entertaining rugby the Ladies take the lead in
organising many Social events within the Club.
“At the moment on the Island whilst many younger girls
are involved in the game up to contact and the separation
of the sexes, most drift away due to a lack of numbers and
games to keep them interested, but some do return later for
the adult game.
“Isle of Man Vagabonds RUFC has a great involvement
with the community. We have held events to support the
local Hospice and the local farming benevolent fund, which
was especially hard hit after the late snows of two years ago.
In fact several members of the Club volunteered to assist the
farmers in digging out their stock from the huge drifts, such
help being gratefully received.
“Another part of the community aspect of the Club is that
we frequently host games between ourselves and a Farmers
XV (many of whom play for a variety of different clubs)
when charity collections are taken for various local causes.
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