Venus Monday & Wednesday Night Training

At Millwall we're making some slight changes to training on Monday & Wednesday nights.  These changes mainly concern the men's section.

Women who are complete beginners are still welcome to attend on either Monday or Wednesday nights or both.

Our Monday night session is mixed with the men and will be non-contact touch rugby and fitness.  The Wednesday sessions will be contact sessions as usual.

Read more about the changes here.

Kilburn v Millwall Venus (38 - 25) Match Report 12th Sep 2015

Millwall Venus travelled to Kilburn Cosmos Rugby Club this Saturday grabbing a cheeky pre-match photo opportunity with the Webb Ellis cup!

Venus were switched on before they even walked out onto the pitch. And they absolutely dominated it. The game was played 70% in the opposition’s half and we held possession for the majority. The rugby skills – rucking, mauling and tackling – were tremendous. Venus had an outstanding game. Each and every player, played their heart out and should be extremely proud of themselves!

The forwards dominated the opposition with destructive tackles and strong rucks, which left several of the opposition players on the floor wondering what had happened.

Amanda Huddleson demonstrated new-found confidence starting her second season as scrum half, dictating play and organising her pack. Jo Sicler did herself proud as captain of the team, managing her backs well – always keeping them onside, in attacking/defensive lines, always ready for the next play.

Tries galore from Venus throughout the match, with Edna Schweizer’s powerful speed resulting in a hat-trick and Zainab Alema demonstrating great strength in her debut appearance; forcing her way through several players over the try-line.

Tammy Saunders and Emma Probyn played their first ever game of rugby fantastically, reading the opposition’s tactics to our advantage.  Putting in key runs which created space and momentum for our try scorers and resulting in Tammy earning back of the match. Forward of the match went to Harry Heard.

All players had great enthusiasm and communication throughout a tough game. If it weren’t for the breakaway tries from the opposition, there is no doubt that this would have been a Venus victory. The final score certainly did not reflect the efforts of the team and all team members should feel proud of their performance in the first match of the season.

Players:

1. Andrea Sutterfield
2. Hannah Salway
3. Hayley Whitehead
4. Kirstie Hargreaves
5. Rosie Whitter
9. Amanda Huddleson
10. Jo Sicler (C)
12. Edna Schweizer
13. Tammy Saunders
14. Emma Probyn

Subs: 

16. Zainab Alema
17. Aurelie Desjardins
18. Angharad Heard
19. Elissa Benson
20. Debbie Davies

Players needed for this Sunday 19th Oct

We've got a game at 2.45pm against Old Beccehamians and urgently need more women to make themselves available to play.  

Please email venus@millwallrugby.com if you can play or would like to come and join us.

Thanks.

Venus Press Coverage - The Wharf - 25th September

We got a brief mention in The Wharf again this week!  Thanks to Caroline for contributing content.

Venus Press Coverage - East London Advertiser 25th Sept 2014

Venus got a mention this week in the East London Advertiser!  Thanks Caroline for getting the report into us in time.

WIN - Exclusive Women's World Cup Club Competition – Enter now

WIN - Exclusive Women's World Cup Club Competition – Enter now

To celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Paris we are rewarding all those clubs who have been so supportive of the team with a range of great prizes. All you have to do is tweet or email the best pictures or videos of your club supporting England Women and you could be in with a chance of winning. We really appreciate your backing of England Women so this is our chance to show our thanks. The best tweet will win the opportunity to have two England Women come to their club to run a training session along with a signed Men’s and Women’s England Shirt. There are also up to 30 limited edition Women’s Rugby World Cup ball’s to give away and 10 Canterbury base layers for the best of the other tweets. Tweet @EnglandRugby and use the unique hashtag #WRWCwin or email your picture to EnglandWomen@webershandwick.com making note of your contact details and club. Whether it’s a giant team selfie, homemade banners and t-shirts, an inspired video of women’s rugby or all your players and staff crammed into the clubhouse ready to support the girls, we want to see your pictures. The Women’s Rugby World Cup kicked off on the 1st August and all England’s fixtures are live on Sky Sports. Be sure to tune in and support the girls. For more information visit englandrugby.com/england/england-women Good luck and Come on England! Terms and Conditions apply - First prize - Two England Women come to the winning club and conduct a training session and a signed Men’s and Women’s England Shirt. Other best of tweets -  have the chance to win a limited edition WRWC ball – up to 20 to giveaway and Canterbury base layers (x10) To enter either tweet your picture to @EnglandRugby using the unique hashtag #WRWCwin Or Send an email, by clicking here, with your unique picture and your contact details and details of your local club

Venus announce new sponsor!

I am delighted to announce a new sponsor for the Venus team.

The Canary Wharf Group has supported the club for a long time and now the Canary Wharf Contractors Fund is going to help the ladies team in a key period of growth. 

This is in return for having their logo printed on to the current match shirts, ready for next season, and to have their logo on the Venus section of the website.

Scott and I went to collect the cheque at a special presentation in Canary Wharf Group's One Canada Square offices on Tuesday evening.

Cormac MacCrann of the Canary Wharf Contractors Fund (also pictured) said “Canary Wharf Contractors Fund is delighted to add Millwall Ladies to the wide range of local sports clubs which, along with Canary Wharf Group, it supports. Millwall Rugby Club already does great work in Tower Hamlets and beyond by providing sports opportunities for local people and the developing Ladies team will significantly enhance their profile in the community. We wish the Ladies team every success in the coming season.”

Canary Wharf Contractors Fund (CWCF) is a charity established by Canary Wharf Contractors (CWC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Canary Wharf Group Plc, in 2001. CWCF  is administered by representatives of CWC and its supply chain and together it raises funds to support local and national causes with particular emphasis on children, the local community, sport and the construction industry.

If you know of any business that you think could sponsor another area of the club, please let me know.

Sophie Morris

Development Officer & Press Officer

Millwall Rugby Club

sophiemorris@millwallrugby.com