The President of the Generalitat, Ximo Puig, received the U-18 team of the Valencian Community, of which the Dénia Rugby player, Yaiza García, who has been proclaimed champion of Spain, is an important pillar. The players were accompanied by the coaching staff, the president and secretary of the Federation, the Coaches Committee and the presidents of the clubs that have contributed players to the National Team.
Puig's words marked a historic reception for Valencian rugby by commenting that, "Sport is a central element of coexistence is winning, but losing. That consist in the values of sport. I hope you come back soon to be here, I'm sure you expect many other victories"The head of the Consell congratulated the entire team and handed the medals to the players.
The Valencian rugby women's team S18 was proclaimed Autonomous Spanish Champion in the final stages of the competition played in the "Juan Palomares" fields of Cullera. The Valencian women led by Ingrid Algar, managed to overcome the Catalan National Team and face an exciting and tight final against the Madrid National Team. In that appointment the Valencians after a great effort were made with the title of champions of Spain.
The player of Denia Rugby Club, Yaiza García, contributed a great game and shall hold the same. Thanks to this achievement becomes elite player and national champion Spain Autonomous Region.
The coaching staff consists of coach Carlos Frigola and coaches Brian Sanchez and José Carlos Marzá, current coach of Denia Rugby Club and with Rosa González, as delegate selection, were involved and worked the most by this women's team getting this magnificent and deserved title.
