Women’s rugby first for Brunei

This perhaps what makes the Belait and Bandar game all the more significant ?? for women in Brunei and women??s rugby in Asia.

Helen Waters, who organised the women??s game, is originally from the United Kingdom and has been staying in Brunei for over a year.?˜ Waters is excited at the prospect of attracting more women to the sport.

??Most the girls have come from a background of touch rugby and we haven't done much recruitment outside of this tournament yet. We're hoping to use the publicity from the match will raise the awareness of the game in the country so that more women who might be interested in the game can come forward.??

Nu Hassan of Belait Pythons said after the match ??I??m hoping that in the future Brunei can form an international women??s rugby team, as we know that it??s not only a gentleman's game, but we ladies can also tackle.??

Lydia Wee, captain of the White Foxes was jubilant post match and said?˜?˜?˜ "After so many years of playing touch, I have always wanted to set up a Women's Contact Team in Brunei, and now after so much effort and sweat, I am proud of all my girls who have finally made it with me. We always welcome new girls who want to try and can always join us on our training"

A thrilled Belait Pythons Women??s coach remarked, "The potential of Woman's rugby in Brunei has finally been realized by this game. The enthusiasm by all those taking part has shown that there is a need for woman's rugby in Brunei. Rugby is about teamwork and fun and the mix of Bruneian and expat women working hard in training and enjoying the game is reflective of the best of Brunei. I hope this is the start of a fantastic legacy for women??s sport in Brunei."