Forwards Archives - Page 7 of 8

3 Oct 2022

Emma Wassell

Emma began her rugby journey at the age of 15, playing for her school team.Prior to this, she was a keen gymnast but chose to try rugby for a chance to play a team sport. Emma credits her late-father as a huge inspiration for her decision to pursue the sport, following his footsteps as a […]

3 Oct 2022

Lana Skeldon

When Lana was just four-years-old, she was taken down to Mansfield Park in her beloved hometown of Hawick because her mum, Annie Skeldon, was playing for the Hawick Ladies team. Lana went along to Jed-Forest Minis and played at Wilton Primary School and although she played other sports such as football and hockey, she quickly […]

3 Oct 2022

Rachel Malcolm

Rachel hails from a rugby-centric family; her father, Walter Malcolm, played district rugby, and her brothers, Donald and James, have represented Scotland at various levels. She began her sporting journey in hockey, representing Scotland at U17, U18, and U21 levels, before making the bold transition to rugby. Demonstrating a strong academic inclination, Rachel pursued higher […]

3 Oct 2022

Rachel McLachlan

Born and raised in Edinburgh, McLachlan attended South Morningside Primary School and Boroughmuir High School. Before transitioning to rugby, Rachel was a Scottish Judo Champion and a Sainsbury’s School Games Judo Champion. Her athletic abilities in judo laid a strong foundation for her subsequent success in rugby. Rachel’s rugby journey began at Glasgow Caledonian University […]

3 Oct 2022

Christine Belisle

After graduating, she continued to train with her school team for an additional semester, allowing her to play one more season before embarking on travels across Canada and Europe. In 2015, Christine’s travels led her to Glasgow, a city she fell in love with and decided to make her home. She joined the local club […]

3 Oct 2022

Leah Bartlett

Progressing through the ranks, she played for Loughborough Town before advancing to Loughborough Lightning, where she honed her skills as a prop. Leah made 56 appearances in the Premier 15s for Lightning and featured for the club from their inception in 2017, the first ever season of the Premier 15s. Playing in the club’s inaugural […]

3 Oct 2022

Louise McMillan

Whilst a pupil at Kilbarchan Primary School, Louise’s rugby career started out as a mini at Birkmyre RC. By the time she was at Gryffe High School, Louise was playing her rugby with Hillhead Jordanhill, joining the team in 2015. At Hillhead Jordanhill, Louise captained the team to victories in the Sarah Beaney Cup in […]

30 Sep 2022

Evie Gallagher

She began her rugby journey at Stirling County RFC, participating in mini rugby sessions during her youth, starting out as a scrum-half. As well as rugby, Evie participated in basketball, eventing and horse riding. As she entered Stirling High School, Evie became a trailblazer in the development of girls’ rugby at Stirling County. She was part […]

30 Sep 2022

Jade Konkel

Raised on the Black Isle, Jade was immersed in rugby from a young age, with her family actively involved in the sport at Inverness Craig Dunain Rugby Club. When she wasn’t busy with rugby as a teenager, you would find Jade playing basketball for Highland Bears, winning two gold medals in the Army Cadets athletics […]

30 Sep 2022

Sarah Bonar

Sarah discovered rugby in an unconventional way, transitioning from a background in rowing – Bonar has represented Great Britain Juniors and Under-23s. While she enjoyed the competitive and physically demanding aspects of rowing, she found the individuality of the sport challenging. Her journey toward rugby began at Hartpury College in 2014 when she met Danielle […]