Endless possibilities for girls in sports 🙌
Introducing the 2024 Girls Flag All-Star team who represented the Commanders in this year’s inaugural Big 33 tournament!
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The competitive nature of sports brings all together. Regardless of the background we originate from. As it relates to the sport of rugby there’s never been a better time to grow the sport in America and globally too.
The 2023 figures paint a positive picture for community rugby with the sport now played by 8.46 million players across 132 national member unions, an increase of 11% over the 2022 levels. Emerging rugby nations and women and girls are the major drivers of new growth for the game, according to the Rugby World Cup.
The National Rugby Football League is evolving rugby to shape the future of the sport internationally and in the U.S.
As a truly global year-round premium professional sport with an evenly split male-female demographic, rugby has strong appeal and huge market potential in America. The NRFL is positioned to be the preeminent sport & entertainment rugby league globally by showcasing the best athletes on the pitch, utilizing world-class stadiums, and creating unparalleled content 365 days a year to the biggest sports audience in the world. This is not just a chance to create a new league - it’s a chance to create a whole new idea in American culture. We believe rugby is an idea whose time has come in the U.S. - a sport that is right in line with values like authenticity, sportsmanship, inclusion, community. The NRFL’s foundation and ownership will be rooted in these values. Rugby is played in over 120 countries with 877 million global followers and 9.1 million men, women and children regularly playing the game. Rugby in North America is poised for a fully professional sports league due to the enormous value and demand for premium content, availability of existing world-class stadiums, large domestic contact sport fan base, a pool of untapped rugby talent, and ethos and attributes of the sport. Steve Ryan is the Managing Director at the National Rugby Football League, and he joined me this week to tell me more.
For more information: https://www.thenrfl.com/
LinkedIn: @SteveRyan
An inspiring display of sportsmanship can transcend the outcome of a football match. While only one team can progress in the competition, the respect and appreciation between the players, their supporters, and nations can indeed endure. Competitive sports, especially football, have a unique way of bringing people together, fostering unity, and creating mutual respect among diverse populations. Celebrating athletic prowess, teamwork, and shared passion for the game, these elements often remain long after the final whistle has blown.
Regardless of the high stakes, the acknowledgment that teams and their supporters maintain respect and appreciation for one another is a testament to the positive values that sports can represent. Let's take a moment to recognize the spirit of sportsmanship and the power of football to unite us all. #Sportsmanship#Football#Unity#Respect#PositiveValues
📣🏉 Grand Final Day: Be the Role Model They'll Remember!
As we gather to watch the AFL Grand Final, let's set an example for the young ones tuning in. Here's how:
1️⃣ Safety First: Highlight the importance of protective gear and playing by the rules.
2️⃣ Respect & Sportsmanship: Show them how to celebrate fair play and honor the spirit of competition.
3️⃣ It's Just a Game: Remind them that the real value lies in lessons learned and memories made.
4️⃣ Mindful Watching: Choose words and reactions that inspire and uplift.
Together, let's make this Grand Final a day of positive influence! 🌟📺
#AFLGrandFinal#RoleModelWatchers
We are honored to have Special Olympics Global Athlete Congress Chair Kiera Byland join us at SportAccord as she works closely with our sports team. Kiera is a strong advocate for millions of athletes around the world, ensuring that their voices, thoughts, and feelings are heard by sports leaders globally. #SpecialOlympics#ChooseToInclude#SportAccord
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1wGrowing sport in our communities!!!🔥🔥