A CAMBERLEY rugby club is encouraging women to experience an induction to the basic skill of the game.

The Camberley Rugby club are asking females to bring a friend to their Warrior Camp, which will offer a range of team-based activities.

Vicky Macqueen, a former England Rugby international believes that playing the sport gives you a sense of belonging.

She said: “Rugby is a team sport and so the teamwork and camaraderie that comes with that is awesome for confidence and a sense of belonging.

“The physical benefits are brilliant too, you will get stronger, leaner, faster and healthier and this in turn has a positive impact on your mental health.

“Rugby makes you feel good about yourself, especially after the endorphins released from playing the game.”

The England Rugby’s Inner Warrior campaign aims to attract more women to take up contact rugby.

The camps will teach participants key introductory skills and drills for rugby, with help on hand every step of the way.

Steve Grainger, director of rugby at Development Rugby Football Union, said: “Inner Warrior has proven to be a great success and we are excited for women to have the opportunity to get involved and try something new and exciting at our Warrior Camps based at their local rugby clubs.”

The club will be hosting their camp on May 15.