Episode 1

Tha Rugbaidh air sìor fhàs air feadh an t-saoghail thairis air na 20 bliadhna a chaidh seachad, agus fiù ’s ann an àiteachan air nach smaoinich thu. Ach dè tha toirt air na cluicheadairean am balla sònraichte seo a thogail?

Tha an t-sreath seo de chòig phrògraman a’ leantainn cluicheadairean ùr rugbaidh à Alba agus Èirinn, le cuid aig ìre tòiseachaidh agus cuid eile aig ìre proifeiseanta, a’ strì airson soirbheachadh agus a’ phrìomh amas, a dhol thar na loidhne. Tha sinn a’ faicinn a h-uile pàirt dhen ghèam – am buannachadh, an trèanadh, na leòintean, agus am briseadh cridhe a tha an lùib a bhith call.

Ann am prògram a h-aon, tha sinn a’ coinneachadh cluicheadairean bho Sgioba Rugbaidh nam Ban ann an Steòrnabhagh agus an coidse aca, Aonghas ‘Bubble’ MacAoidh, ’s iad ag ullachadh airson a’ chiad shèasan aca a’ cluich ann an lìog Cheann a Tuath na h-Alba.

Tha Thar na Loidhne a’ toirt sealladh inntinneach dhuinn air saoghal an rugbaidh le cuid de na cluicheadairean as dìcheallaiche ann an Alba agus Èirinn.

Rugby has seen huge world-wide growth in the past 20 years, particularly in areas you would least expect. But what is it that motivates players to pick up the oval ball? This series follows emerging rugby players based in Scotland and Ireland, from grass roots to professional level, as they strive for success and the ultimate goal of crossing the line. We see all aspects of the game - the highs of winning, the training, the injuries, and the heartbreak of defeat.

Firstly, we meet the players from the Stornoway Ladies Rugby Team and their coach Angus ‘Bubble’ MacKay as they begin their first season playing in the Caledonia North League, capturing the build-up and excitement to their first home game.

Crossing the Line provides a fascinating insight into the world of rugby with some of Scotland and Ireland’s most dedicated and devoted players.