England Women
Under the expert guidance of Head Coach Gary Street, England’s Women have made real progress over the past few seasons. As Rugby World Cup finalists, reigning champions of both the RBS 6 Nations and the Nations Cup, expectations are high. And with such a capable squad, the sky really is the limit.
This autumn is set to be the busiest ever for England who will play two matches against France and three against world champions New Zealand between November 2 and December 3. England then go into the New Year looking to defend their Six Nations crown and secure a record breaking seventh consecutive title.
England Women’s Sevens will also be in action as momentum builds towards Rugby Sevens’ inclusion in the 2016 Olympic Games with tournaments across the globe, including the inclusion of international women’s rugby in the IRB World 7s Series.
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A BSc Sport Science and Nutrition (Hons) degree opened the way for Alice Richardson to become a schools sports officer in Feltham and personal trainer for One Element Ltd. A RFU Level 2 coach, she is also studying part time for the MSc in Strength & Conditioning at St Mary’s University and has 32 England caps and 46 international points to her name, including a try in the 2011 Nations Cup triumph over Canada.
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A common bond exists between Fiona Pocock and former England men’s Number 8 Tim Rodber. The link is Churcher’s College and Petersfield RFC. They have both played there on the way to winning national honours. Northampton-born Fiona was with Petersfield from 1995-2006, starting at the age of age of seven and has completed her BSc (Hons) studies in Sport & Exercise Science at Roehampton University and working in personal training at YourBodyActive in Richmond.
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A late starter in the game at the age of 21, Claire Purdy has clearly made up for lost time and led the Red Roses to a 46-8 win over South Africa in the Nations Cup match at Appleby College, Ontario in early August 2011. Three months later she was vice captain when the side beat the Black Ferns 21-7 at Esher.
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