OPRO partnership helps break down barriers for young women and girls in sport

We initially reached out to Bath Rugby to see if they had any spare mouthguards, and they put us in touch with their supplier, OPRO. Straight away, OPRO kindly sent us a batch of their Snap-Fit mouthguards – and that simple act has made an incredible difference.

Many of the girls and young women we work with don’t see themselves as typical rugby players. They face a number of barriers in their lives – financial, social, and emotional – and a piece of kit like a mouthguard can feel like just another obstacle. Even at £10 or £15, it’s an added cost that many families simply can’t stretch to.

“The buy-in we get when we give out a free mouthguard is huge,” Jack continued. “It shows them that we care. They come back to the next session still holding onto it – they’ve looked after it, they’re proud of it, and suddenly they’re not just caring about the kit, they’re caring about the sport, their behaviour, and their physical health. That small gesture has a huge ripple effect.”

“We’re incredibly proud to support Bath Rugby Foundation and the brilliant work they do in the community. By providing free mouthguards for their programmes, including the inspiring Maddy’s Mark sessions, we hope to help remove barriers to participation and give more young people the confidence to get involved in sport safely.”

“It’s down to businesses like OPRO who think inclusively – like we do – that we’ve been able to work with over 200 young women and girls, giving them access to a sport they once thought was out of reach,”