How did you get involved in MRC?
I started playing rugby whilst at university and one of my teammates in the year above me joined MRC when she finished her degree. I followed her once I moved to Manchester and I've been hooked ever since!

What makes you stay in rugby?
I initially joined MRC and got back in to rugby after university as a way to meet new people when I moved to Manchester. It is always a great way to meet like-minded individuals and we've now got a really great group of women who work together well, alongside a dedicated coaching team who work to make sure we progress. on and off the field. We are a competitive side playing a high standard of rugby and it's been rewarding to watch that grow over my 5 seasons with the club.

Biggest achievement/proudest moment in rugby:
Kicking the ball into my own fullback's face may not sound like a proud moment, but the accuracy and skill required is high. We were on our try line, the ball just needed to go out, I didn't realise she was there, it rebounded to the opposite team and they scored a try. The proudest part is that we won anyway!

Vision for the future of Manchester Rugby Club:
This is a tough one! My leanings are towards the junior game as that is the foundation of the sport! My vision would be to continue to see the growth and development of opportunities for young people. The game teaches so many valuable life lessons that you don't always get day-to-day.
In addition and from a female perspective, there are multiple women's teams springing up across the Country, which is great, but often this isn't supported by U18s girls' squads. As a result, women's teams are being stretched thinner and thinner with new teams often taking from the existing ones without having the grassroots feeder teams to help things grow organically. MRC has a full suite of junior teams, including multiple girls' teams which it develops and continues to nurture. I think these junior teams are essential for sustainable growth of the game and we should be proud of ourselves for having this in place. Long may it continue and grow!

What do you do away from rugby?
I currently work as a solicitor, so when that isn't stealing my time I'll typically be out on my bike, overpaying for fancy beers, whinning about something political or searching Pinterest for things which I shouldn't ever attempt to make.

Quick fire answers:
Favourite food: Anything barbecued
Favourite film: Lord of the Rings, preferably back-to-back
Professional club supported: Gloucester - it's the hometown
Who would play you in the film of your life? Keith Lemon
Pet peeve: James Armstrong (coach) continuously shrieking "Keep Working" during a match as you're dying inside and he's sat cosy in the stands!
Advice for new players: Get stuck in! You can't go wrong by giving it a go!
Advice for those wanting to volunteer: Try and make the time for whatever role you wish to take on. ANY contribution, great or small, goes a long way.