Women’s Sport Week 2017: Ellie Sutherland

Scottish Rugby is supporting Women’s Sport Week 2017 to inspire more women and girls to give rugby a go. A range of women are sharing their rugby journey on scottishrugby.org this week to encourage beginners or those who want to return to the sport to #BeTheBestYou.Name: Ellie SutherlandAge: 25Club: Cartha Queen’s Park – PlayerTell us about your rugby journey…I played almost every other sport imaginable before joining rugby. After much persuasion from a friend I decided to give rugby a go and joined a girls’ team when I was about 15. From the first training session I loved it and have pretty much played ever since, regardless of where I have moved to.  Rugby has given me my closest friends and I’ve got a long way yet before I’ll be hanging up my boots.What do you love about rugby?I love the team bond you get with rugby, while still keeping that true competitive nature. I love that I get to travel all over the country for games, tournaments and festivals. I also like the physical aspects, such as tackling.What would you say to women and girls thinking about trying rugby?I would say to definitely give it a try, regardless of size or previous ability. I was terrified before I started but then I was hooked. You’ll also meet the best bunch of girls around and you’re guaranteed to spend a big part of a training sessions laughing.Interested in giving rugby a go? With more women’s and girls’ teams being established in Scotland every year, it’s an ideal time to try rugby at a club near you at one of our #BeTheBestYou taster sessions this summer. They’re free, fun and for anyone who wants to try rugby for the first time or perhaps return to the sport after a break. Go to scottishrugby.org/bestyou to sign up now!