Room for growth in girls rugby, Zvomuya

Paul Munyuki Sports Reporter
Former Zimbabwe Rugby Union chief executive Titus Zvomuya believes talented girls school such as Vainona and Girls High should be used as
model teams.
The two schools have over the years been taking part at the Dairibord Schools Rugby Festival in the girls section and were part of the teams that featured on the opening day
This is the third year that the Prince Edward festival has included girls teams and during Zvomuya’s days as the Union chief, the festival
was exclusively male.
“I think given the talent that schools like Vainona are showing in the game, they should be used as model rugby schools for girls.
“It is because of such projects or schools that we can be able to say the game is developing and growing setting a good base or foundation
for the future national teams.
“Of-cause during my days this festival was just for boys and i would like to commend both Prince Edward School and Dairibord for having and
supporting such initiatives.
“Given the way Vainona played today we can only say they the future of women’s rugby in Zimbabwe is bright and we need to tap into it,” said
Zvomuya.
But according to Zvomuya, the festival has not only grown to cater for the girl child but class is also being shown in administration and
organisation.
“There is a marked improvement in terms of skill, organisation, administration and officiating.
” I would love to believe that this of because of the administrative and developmental courses that are being hosted by several stake
holders who include the likes of ZOC (Zimbabwe Olympic Committee) have contributed immensely to the development of not only rugby but sport as
a whole on Zimbabwe.
“That the likes of South Africa Rugby Union president is coming to witness for himself what is happening in Zimbabwe especially during
this festival means a lot.
“I am also happy that parents in general are beginning to appreciate the value of their children playing sport and their support is equally
important,” added Zvomuya.