Tuna, Chips & Cheese

Name: Brooke Martin Position: Hooker/Flanker Age: 24 Profession: Lift Engineer Why Rugby?: My boyfriend plays with the men’s team and he forced me to go along when the ladies started. I ended up really enjoying it and started watching more rugby...

‘Though she be but little she is fierce’

Name: Robyn Bryans Position: FullbackAge: 23 Profession: Paralegal/ full time Law student Why rugby?: Rugby has been a big part of my family and I wanted to carry on the tradition of playing the game. I recently moved nearby so I thought why not give it a try?What...

Only 5 short metres from Glory

Name: Jen Thompson-Ross Position: Prop Age: 36Profession: Scholarship Administrator Why rugby?: I’ve liked watching and supporting rugby for some time now and was curious to give it a bash.What motivates you to play: The camaraderie in the team. The fact that I...

A Seven Nation Army couldn’t hold her back

Name: Vanessa Reid-Phelps Position: Prop Age: 21Profession: PE teacher (in-training) Why rugby?:  I love it! I like the fact it’s suitable for all and you use your whole body in a variety of ways during a game.What motivates you to play:  The team motivate me.  I love...

The Lawless Hooker

Name: Kirsty Mallon Position: Hooker Age: 43 Profession: TeacherWhy rugby?: Why not! Love watching it, enjoy it even more playing it.  What motivates you to play: Team energy, friendships and exercise. How long have you been playing rugby (and had you played before...