England Women
Under the expert guidance of Head Coach Gary Street, England women have made real progress over the past few seasons. As reigning champions of both the RBS 6 Nations and the Nations Cup, expectations are high. But with such a capable squad, the sky really is the limit.
The 2009/2010 season will culminate with the top 12 International sides arriving on English soil, all with the intention of lifting the illustrious Rugby World Cup trophy. England are ranked second for the tournament after losing narrowly to the current world champions New Zealand in the 2006 Rugby World Cup final in Canada, but that disappointment three years ago is sure to spur the England women on as they look to win the competition for a second time.
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Alice returned to international rugby last season after some time out and made an immediate impression. She played for England at the Rugby World Cup 7s and also helped England to a fourth successive RBS 6 Nations title.
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Another of England’s star young players to keep an eye on, Emily has impressed the England coaching staff since making her debut in August 2008, going on to score 12 tries in 12 outings. At just 19-years-old, she is sure to be a feature in England’s world cup plans this season.
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Amy is the most capped member of the England squad. Having made her debut against Spain in 2000, she has since pulled on the England jersey a massive 79 times.
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Fran is one of England’s up and coming promising wingers. She made a real impact in her first Nations Cup tournament in 2008 and then went on to enjoy an impressive RBS 6 Nations championship last season. She’ll certainly be looking to become a regular starter for England this season.
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England’s captain for the past two seasons, Catherine has led England to two successive RBS 6 Nations and Nations Cup titles. Now she is hoping to go one better and lead England to world cup glory in 2010.
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Jo is a physiotherapist who only took up rugby at university. Despite her late start to the game, she has made a rapid rise in international rugby, becoming a regular in England’s starting line-up.
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Katy made her England debut against South Africa at the 2006 Rugby World Cup in Canada. Since then she has become a regular in the England squad and is one of several talented props. Katy was also in the Great Britain weight lifting squad before taking up rugby.
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Danielle, nicknamed Nolli, was a member of the 2006 Rugby World Cup and 2009 Rugby World Cup 7s squads. She has been a regular in England’s starting line-up since 2005 and made her England debut against Ireland in the 2003 Six Nations.
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Georgina will be vying with Amy Turner for the scrum half shirt this season, after being second choice No. 9 in 2008/2009. Last season saw her win more caps in the RBS 6 Nations with Turner heavily involved in the England 7s squad. Georgina is a gym manager.
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Maggie is making her comeback this season from a foot injury she sustained during the 2009 RBS 6 Nations. Before she was injured she helped England win the Rugby World Cup 7s Plate in Dubai.
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Fiona made a real impression last season and took her chance to step up to the plate when some of England’s star wingers were in Dubai for the world cup 7s. She was a central figure in helping England win the RBS 6 Nations again and she says winning that title, the closest run championship in years, is her sporting highlight to date.
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