NLD U18 Girls Extended Representative Development Programme
The NLD U18 Girls’ Extended Representative Development Programme (ERDP) is an exciting new initiative designed to elevate the development of young female rugby players.
Launching in the 2024-25 season, this season-long programme will provide enhanced development activities and align the needs of both the U18 Girls and Senior Women’s squads. It will include three County Rugby playing opportunities, with the goal of making this the standard model for U18 girls’ representative rugby in the future
Our Aim
Our aim is to elevate rugby across NLD by sharpening individual skills, boosting technical understanding, and enhancing game management and decision-making.
Designed in collaboration with NLD Senior Coaches, this programme will ensure continuity and progression for players outside the current RFU Girls Player Pathway, bridging the gap from U16s to NLD Senior Women’s squads and higher levels of rugby
ERDP Team
The NLD U18 Girls team for the 2023/24 season has seen some updates to its leadership and coaching staff with Southwell Rugby Club serving as the team’s base.
- W&G’s Rep Rugby Lead: Neil Clack
- Manager: Elicia Hodgson
- Coaches: Andy McMahon, Martin Roberts, Sam Scott, Steven Hogg
- Strength & Conditioning Coach: Connor Powers
These changes, combined with the new base at Southwell Rugby Club, bring a fresh perspective and expertise to the team as they prepare for the upcoming season.
ERDP Schedule
| Day | Date | Event | Location | Times |
| Sun | 27 Oct 2024 | Player Assessment – S&C/kicking/Coaching | Southwell RFC | 12.45 – 16.00 |
| Sun | 10 Nov 2024 | Player Assessment | Southwell RFC | 13.00 – 16.00 |
| Wed | 27 Nov 2024 | Training (core skills) | Southwell RFC | 19.00 – 21.00 |
| Sun | 01 Dec 2024 | Match 1. Away | TBC | 14.00 – 16.30 TBC |
| Wed | 18 Dec 2024 | Training (review match/ core skills/set piece) | Southwell RFC | 19.00 – 21.00 |
| Wed | 08 Jan 2025 | Training (core skills/ S&C) | Southwell RFC | 19.00 – 21.00 |
| Sun | 12 Jan 2025 | Match 2. Away | TBC | 14.00 – 16.30 TBC |
| Wed | 29 Jan 2025 | Training (review match/core skills /S&C) | Southwell RFC | 19.00 – 21.00 |
| Wed | 12 Feb 2025 | Training (core skills) | Southwell RFC | 19.99 – 21.00 |
| Sun | 16 Feb 2025 | Match 3. Away | TBC | 14.00 – 16.30 TBC |
| Wed | 05 Mar 2025 | Training (review match/core skills) | Southwell RFC | 19.00 – 21.00 |
| Wed | 26 Mar 2025 | Training (end of season review/ S&C/targets for 2025-26 season) | Southwell RFC | 19.00 – 21.00 |
For updates to the schedule, please see the NLD AGR Calendar
For more information about the NLD U18 Girls’ ERDP please contact [email protected]