St. Brigid's RFC training grounds in Cornelscourt was a buzz of excitement as some 40 players lined out for a one hour coaching session with Leinster Rugby players Isaac Boss, Jack McGrath, Mick Kearney and Zane Kirchner.

The four players took charge of the coaching session after the club won the prize in a competition organised by the Windsor Motor Group to celebrate its role as official vehicle supplier to Leinster Rugby. The competition was part of The Windsor Motor Group’s initiative, to help young players from local clubs to develop their skills and to follow in the footsteps of their heroes.

The Windsor Motor Group ran a competition among rugby clubs throughout Leinster for the chance to win a training session hosted by three Leinster Rugby players and €500 worth of rugby training equipment for their club. There was great interest in the competition with lots of clubs entering. Thank you again to all the rugby clubs that entered. Unfortunately, there could be only one winning rugby club.

The club also received €500 worth of training equipment which will be put to use to help its players to improve their skills and to hopefully follow in the footsteps of those playing for the Leinster Rugby team. Scores of clubs throughout Leinster entered the competition with St. Brigid’s RFC emerging as winners after best explaining how the coaching session and equipment could make a difference to the club. Almost 200 boys and girls play rugby with the club in age groups ranging from under six to under 12.

The club celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. It has a close relationship with the local St. Brigid’s N.S., which counts Leinster Rugby’s Ian Madigan as a past pupil. “St. Brigid’s RFC is a shining example of all that is great about grassroots rugby in Leinster. Its dedicated coaches provide a safe and fun filled environment in which to learn the skills of the game and they were worthy winners of the coaching session,” said Neil O’Sullivan, Sales Director at the Windsor Motor Group.