Four players from the Mansfield RUFC girls’ section (above) have been selected for the NLD (Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire) under-15s squad to represent RFU Midlands for 2017.

They are Emily Bingley, Georgina Tasker, Lois Markland and Heidi Seaton.

The girls’ section is in its fourth season and the selections highlight how far the girls’ section has developed through its strong links with numerous Mansfield primary and secondary schools.

Mansfield RUFC girls’ section now has more than 60 girls in its under-11, under-13 and under-15 squads and has plans to launch a new under-18 girls’ team.

Any girls between school Years 4 and 13 interested in playing girls’ rugby should contact Paul Haskell on 07990 662685 or [email protected]