Help Sofia play rugby in France and Spain in 2025

Hi, I’m Lillian. As you may or may not know, my daughter Sofia is rugby mad!

Sofia started her rugby journey back in year 7 when she started playing for Penrith RUFC. She’s been playing for them ever since and also represents Cumbria RFU at county level.

With big dreams of a career in sport and rugby, Sofia decided to study the Rugby Excellence programme at TyneMet college, based at Kingston Park - home of the Newcastle Falcons. Sofia is currently in her second year and looking at uni options.

Earlier this year Sofia was selected to play for the Eggchasers rugby sevens North East Academy.

Sofia has recently been given two incredible international rugby opportunities for 2025.

Firstly, she has been picked to represent Eggchasers as part of their under 19 National 7s Academy Squad at the Winter 7s in Montpellier, France at the end of January 2025. This is a chance to compete on the international stage! The academy squad will also get a chance to watch the Elite Men's and Women's squads in action.

Secondly, she is travelling to Barcelona with the TyneMet rugby programme in June/July 2025. The trip will involve training at local facilities and matches against local opposition. This is an extra special opportunity for Sofia as she is Spanish and her college coaches are hoping to get scouts out to see her - this could be potentially put her on the radar for the Spanish national teams. Rugby is up and coming in Spain with the women’s team having qualified for next years rugby World Cup in England 2025.

Sofia and I are planning lots of different fundraising ideas. However, we have family and friends all over. So this page is designed for any of you wonderful people who would like to contribute to her journey.

Any help, no matter how small, will be gratefully received!

Sofia has been working so hard on her rugby and studies over the last few years. I’m hoping we can get her to France and Spain so she can fulfil a few of her rugby dreams!