06/11/2025
Absolutely amazing, so glad I can keep the girls injury free and play their best rugby Melksham Ladies Rugby Team
Rugby team take on triathlon challenge for women’s sport
Members of Melksham Ladies’ Rugby team are putting their fitness to the test with a triathlon challenge to support a women’s sport charity and help fund the team’s physiotherapist.
A total of 49 members have signed up for the challenge, which began in September with a group run totalling 2,031km, averaging 500km a week. The cycling stage took place throughout October, covering 2,500km between the members. In November they will complete the final stage with a 100km swim.
The team aims to raise £1,000. Half will go to Women in Sport, a charity working to address gender inequalities in sport and increase opportunities for women and girls. The other half will help fund the team’s physiotherapist, helping players stay fit and injury-free.
Charlotte Holmes, who plays second row for the team, said, “We came across Women in Sport because they work in making sure there are equal opportunities for women and girls to join in with sport and breaking down the levels of sometimes inequality or stereotypes.
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