South African Adventure for Ulster Women.

Three Ulster women rugby players began an adventure of a life time this week as part of an ongoing women’s player exchange between women’s rugby in Ulster  and South Africa.

The exchange was set up by Ulster Women’s head coach Benjy van Der Byl through his sports company Vdbsports.co.uk and earlier this year local ladies sides Belfast Harlequins and City of Derry hosted three South African Women’s Internationals as part of the programme.

Belfast Harlequins hosted international out half Zenay Jordaan with City of Derry entertaining wing forward, and South African captain, Mandissa Williams and scrum half Fundi Plaattjie. All three players had an extremely positive influence on the local game with their dedication to the game and their love of the sport rubbing off on many of the local players.

The involvement of the South African’s in last seasons clashes between City of Derry and Belfast Harlequins lifted these, already keenly fought, clashes to a new level with some exceptional rugby played by both sides in two thrilling encounters and it’s hopped that both Ulster Women’s Rugby and South African . . .