Doreen Jack, plays rugby for Pirates women's team to raise money for schoolboys jerseys in 1964......

I have been reading your great articles on rugby which reminded me that I had a couple of photos I would love to share with you.  It was not only the men that played but the women were the stars with more spectators watching them than the Southland v South Canterbury colts in  1964.....

The article below featured Joan Milne for Pirates.  They played against the Invercargill side.
​In the second photo Invercargill's Lavina Gray spins the ball just as she is about to be tackled by a Pirates player.

This photo is in the same game and Invercargill won the game 12-3.
Diane Purdue was outstanding for Invercargill in the front row.
​I can see Doreen Jack on the left sitting.

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On the back it says Helen, Doreen and Joy. I know Doreen Jack is the one with the blond curly hair!