Rugby girls reveal new strip (From Sutton Guardian)

Sutton and Epsom rugby girls reveal new strip

9:50am Friday 13th January 2012 in News By James Pepper

After last year's poor calendar sales a ladies rugby team has taken a raunchier approach this year.

Sutton and Epsom Ladies Rugby Football Club have braved the elements to pose naked for their 2012 calendar.

In an attempt to raise money for the team's tour, members of past and present squads have got their kit off.

The idea is proving a hit around the world, with one being sold in Australia via eBay.

One of the players Rebecca Moar, an aspiring photographer, took the pictures to keep costs down.

Rachel Corrigan, club captain, said she expects the calendar to sell out this year.

She said: "It seems the raunchier the better. We have only had a limited number published and we expect them all to go." Former scrum half for the men's team Paul Hodgson, who now plays for London Irish, has tweeted his support along with World Cup try scorer Jason Robinson and England legend Jeremy Guscott.

Captain 'Corrie' Corigan said: "The Ladies XV have had a slow start to the season on the pitch, and are also hoping the release of the calendar will help promote recruitment for the squad as well as fund raise money towards new kit, equipment and future tours."