Navan Ladies Rugby

Navan RFC joins Green Wave for Record Six Nations Finale

Balreask Old was quiet last Sunday, as just under 200 of Navan RFC’s Women’s and Girls’ players, coaches, and families packed their bags and joined the ever-growing “Green Wave,” traveling to Lansdowne Road for a historic day of international rugby.

The occasion was Ireland’s final fixture of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign against Scotland. The atmosphere inside the Aviva Stadium was electric, setting a spectacular new benchmark for the sport with a record-breaking attendance of 31,294 spectators, the largest crowd ever to watch a women’s rugby international in Ireland.

The sea of supporters was treated to a masterclass on the pitch. Ireland produced a clinical and dominant performance, running in scores from all angles to secure an emphatic 54-5 victory over the Scots. The bonus-point win was a massive milestone for the national squad, mathematically confirming a hard-fought top-half finish in the championship table.

For the travelling Navan contingent, the magic didn’t stop at the final whistle. Following the celebrations, the Irish squad completed a traditional lap of honour to thank the record crowd, spending considerable time signing autographs, chatting with young grassroots players, and posing for photographs.

The Balreask Old section was treated to a memorable “pinch-yourself” moment as several international stars made their way over to the Navan flags including our club friend 🫶. Huge congrats Sam on a super performance & win on an historic day. 🇮🇪

A massive thank you to all the coaches, parent volunteers, and committee members who coordinated the travel logistics to get nearly 200 members down to Dublin safely. It was a day where memories were made, and the love for the women’s game grew even stronger.