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this. I played rugby union for their skill level will also
signed up for the Bay Roskill
Vikings, winning the
competition and being named
U15 Player of the Year, before
going on to earn representative travelling, meeting new people
honours with the Auckland
Vulcans.
“I was one of the lucky ones in
that did not have to wait a few
years before I was able to
compete in a competition like
the Carton Grammar U12 boys’ develop faster.
team in 2016, and then I was
given an opportunity to play
for the Bay Roskill team last
year,” Brunt said.
“It will get girls used to
the contact in the sport,
their skill level will also
develop faster.”
“Winning the competition and
being named Player of the
Year was amazing.
“I've also really enjoyed the
and making new friends. We
became a family at Bay Roskill.
“I think this new U13 grade is a
good idea. It will get girls used
to the contact in the sport and
“I see it as a win for New
Zealand women's league in
general.”
The ARL Women's Premiership
has gone from strength-to-
strength over the last few
years, with 12 teams
competing last season,
involving over 360 players,
while the development U17
and U15 competitions saw
around 250 players take the
field.
Following its success last year,
the ARL will once again stage
the Women in League
extravaganza in 2018, where a
number of matches will be
streamed live on
aucklandleague.co.nz.