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Episode 7 - The Michelle Holdsworth Interview - England Womens Deaf Rugby Captain.
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Michelle Holdsworth, captain of the England Deaf Rugby Union (EDIU), discusses the challenges faced by deaf rugby players and the need for financial support. She highlights the efforts of the team manager, Gloria, in securing sponsorship and funding for tours. Michelle also talks about the upcoming tour to South Africa and the fundraising efforts required to make it happen. She shares her personal rugby journey, including how she became deaf due to an injury on the field. Michelle emphasizes the importance of rugby as a supportive and inclusive community. The England Deaf Rugby Union (EDRU) team plays normal league games, ranging from low-level rugby to high-standard championship rugby. They train at Bromsgrove, with players travelling from all over the country, self-funded, to participate. The team uses sign language during training and games to communicate and has developed their own set of signs for different plays and strategies. The EDRU is trying to raise £10,000 to support their upcoming tour to South Africa. They have individual GoFundMe pages, and the EDRU has a presence on social media to raise awareness and encourage support.
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