THE COACHING team for the new women’s team at Petersfield Rugby Club currently consists of head coach Jenny Forbes and team manager Paul Harrington.

Jenny first started playing in the minis for Petersfield before returning to rugby aged 13 to join the under-16 girls’ team. She played for four seasons for Petersfield and represented the county and region for two seasons. After a spell away from the game, the 2014 Women’s World Cup inspired her to play club rugby again in the 2015/16 season. Jenny’s previous coaching experience includes the Hampshire Youth Games and workshops held in primary schools. Both her parents were heavily involved with the club before and during the time she played, her mother worked tirelessly to develop and support the women’s section both as a player and manager. Jenny is excited to be helping with the relaunch of women’s rugby at the club, carrying on her family’s involvement with Petersfield.