Sport
20 February, 2026
'She’s Got Game' takes next step with planning workshop
A workshop at Nevertire Hall was held on Saturday, February 7 regarding 'She's Got Game' .
Western Plains Rugby Union’s ‘She’s Got Game’ draft strategic plan continues to take shape, with a workshop held on Saturday, February 7 at Nevertire Hall.
A total of 26 key stakeholders from Western Plains Women’s Rugby, including representatives from Western Zone Board, NSW Rugby, Western Plains Juniors and all regional clubs attended the think-tank.
She’s Got Game – Western Plains was launched in December 2025 by Western Plains Rugby Union (WPRU).
It is a new women-led strategic planning project designed to understand what female players, supporters and communities want for the future of women’s rugby across the region.
The She’s Got Game survey was launched as WPRU navigates the best way forward for the women’s game - whether that be Tri Tag, full-contact rugby union or both formats of the sport being offered for female participants.
President of the Western Plains Zone, Gilgandra-based David Neeves said last December: “She’s Got Game – Western Plains ensures that the women who play, support and grow the game are central to shaping its future".
“Whether players prefer Tri Tag, are curious about tackle, or simply love being part of the rugby community, their voices matter and will inform the long-term plan.”
With the survey complete with 174 respondents, the February think-tank was to further discuss the concept and ways forward.
Mr Neeves added there has been clear feedback that women need to have a plan for the future of women’s rugby within the zone.
‘She’s Got Game - Western Plains Draft Strategic Plan’ will be presented to clubs and stakeholders for feedback in March.
The aim is to have the plan finalised and formally adopted in April/May.
“She’s Got Game Western Plains ensures that the women who play, support and grow the game are central to shaping its future,” Mr Neeves said.
“This is a plan designed and led by the women of our region. It will provide clarity, certainty, and direction for the continued development of women’s rugby supported by clear priorities and realistic timelines.”
“The workshop reviewed the She’s Got Game survey results and, in collaboration, explored the vision and objectives of the plan,. Stakeholders engaged in meaningful discussion about the future of women’s rugby in our region and what is required to ensure sustainable growth and success in the years ahead.”
The WPRU social media statement said the next steps are to: collate and refine the ideas put forward by the stakeholder group; work in conjunction with NSW Rugby’s Development team to identify the programs needed to achieve the plan’s objectives; establish clear timeframes; and to finalise a draft plan for broader consultation.
Western Plains will be inviting interested women from within the zone to come and try a tackle 10s trial match against Wellington Redbacks at the Friendship In Rugby Day to be held next month at Gulargambone Sports Ground next month.
This step is to build on the momentum of the ‘She’s Got Game’ project and is also an intermediate action prior to the release of the plan.
Western Plains will also hold a men’s colts trial against Wellington Redbacks on the same day.
The purpose of that trial will be to gauge interest from the younger players to consider forming a Western Plains Colts team to play at the Country Rugby Championships in May. That men’s colts side is to be coached and managed by Blair Hooper and Ben Egan.
