WITH the start of the Six Nations rugby championships less than two weeks away, one Southampton rugby club tried to introduce the sport to new players.

Southampton Ladies Rugby Club held a taster day at Test Park Playing Fields, Brownhill Way.

This was part of the Inner Warrior initiative set up by England Rugby to encourage more woman to get involved in the sport. The initiative is aimed at ladies either trying the sport for the first time, or looking to get back into it after time away.

Southampton Ladies coach, Kirsty Donnellan, said: “We had an alright turnout, but all the girls who came said they would be coming back to training, which is great.

“I am really pleased with how today went, and hopefully we can continue with the recruitment drive and start next season even stronger.”