Host of Loughborough linked women’s rugby players compete at international tournaments
A host of Loughborough University linked women’s rugby players have been selected to represent England and Scotland at international tournaments.
Cath O’Donnell is playing in England's opening match against Ireland in the women's Six Nations
Ten players will be competing at the Women’s Six Nations, which kicks off today (Friday February 1).
Representing England in their opening match against Ireland will be six Loughborough Lightning Rugby players: Cath O’Donnell, who is also a current student, alumna Sarah Hunter, Katie MacLean-Daley and Emily Scarratt. Current Loughborough student Rosie Galligan and alumnae Amy Cokayne and Bryony Cleall will also be on the pitch.
Representing Scotland, who face Italy in their opening game, will be fellow Lightning players Sarah Bonar and Rachel Malcolm, who are also University alumnae, and Rhona Lloyd, a current Loughborough student.
Currently competing for the England 7s squad in Sydney, Australia, are Lightning players Lizzie Adam and Emma Hardy, who are both also current students, and Megan Jones and Celia Quansah. Loughborough alumna Claire Allan is also on the team.
Selected to represent England Under 20’s in their match against the Army on February 9 are six Lightning players: Anya Richmond, Amelia Harper, Ella Wyrwas, Ellen Ramsbottom, Bryony Field and Megan Davey.
Speaking about the call ups, Head Coach Rhys Edwards said: “I’m incredibly proud of all the Loughborough linked players that have made international selections. It demonstrates what a unique environment we have here at the University and the sheer talent that exists amongst our Lightning squad.”
Notes for editors
Press release reference number: PR 19/04
Loughborough University is equipped with a live in-house broadcast unit via the Globelynx network. To arrange an interview with one of our experts please contact the press office on 01509 223491. Bookings can be made online via www.globelynx.com
Loughborough is one of the country’s leading universities, with an international reputation for research that matters, excellence in teaching, strong links with industry, and unrivalled achievement in sport and its underpinning academic disciplines.
It has been awarded five stars in the independent QS Stars university rating scheme, named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects in the 2018 QS World University Rankings, top in the country for its student experience in the 2018 THE Student Experience Survey and named University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2019 and the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2018.
Loughborough is in the top 10 of every national league table, being ranked 4th in the Guardian University League Table 2019, 5th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 and 7th in The UK Complete University Guide 2019. It was also named Sports University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.
Loughborough is consistently ranked in the top twenty of UK universities in the Times Higher Education’s ‘table of tables’ and is in the top 10 in England for research intensity. In recognition of its contribution to the sector, Loughborough has been awarded seven Queen's Anniversary Prizes.
The Loughborough University London campus is based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and offers postgraduate and executive-level education, as well as research and enterprise opportunities.
It is home to influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators who provide students with the highest quality of teaching and the very latest in modern thinking.
A host of Loughborough University linked women’s rugby players have been selected to represent England and Scotland at international tournaments.
Cath O’Donnell is playing in England's opening match against Ireland in the women's Six Nations
Ten players will be competing at the Women’s Six Nations, which kicks off today (Friday February 1).
Representing England in their opening match against Ireland will be six Loughborough Lightning Rugby players: Cath O’Donnell, who is also a current student, alumna Sarah Hunter, Katie MacLean-Daley and Emily Scarratt. Current Loughborough student Rosie Galligan and alumnae Amy Cokayne and Bryony Cleall will also be on the pitch.
Representing Scotland, who face Italy in their opening game, will be fellow Lightning players Sarah Bonar and Rachel Malcolm, who are also University alumnae, and Rhona Lloyd, a current Loughborough student.
Currently competing for the England 7s squad in Sydney, Australia, are Lightning players Lizzie Adam and Emma Hardy, who are both also current students, and Megan Jones and Celia Quansah. Loughborough alumna Claire Allan is also on the team.
Selected to represent England Under 20’s in their match against the Army on February 9 are six Lightning players: Anya Richmond, Amelia Harper, Ella Wyrwas, Ellen Ramsbottom, Bryony Field and Megan Davey.
Speaking about the call ups, Head Coach Rhys Edwards said: “I’m incredibly proud of all the Loughborough linked players that have made international selections. It demonstrates what a unique environment we have here at the University and the sheer talent that exists amongst our Lightning squad.”
Notes for editors
Press release reference number: PR 19/04
Loughborough University is equipped with a live in-house broadcast unit via the Globelynx network. To arrange an interview with one of our experts please contact the press office on 01509 223491. Bookings can be made online via www.globelynx.com
Loughborough is one of the country’s leading universities, with an international reputation for research that matters, excellence in teaching, strong links with industry, and unrivalled achievement in sport and its underpinning academic disciplines.
It has been awarded five stars in the independent QS Stars university rating scheme, named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects in the 2018 QS World University Rankings, top in the country for its student experience in the 2018 THE Student Experience Survey and named University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2019 and the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2018.
Loughborough is in the top 10 of every national league table, being ranked 4th in the Guardian University League Table 2019, 5th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 and 7th in The UK Complete University Guide 2019. It was also named Sports University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.
Loughborough is consistently ranked in the top twenty of UK universities in the Times Higher Education’s ‘table of tables’ and is in the top 10 in England for research intensity. In recognition of its contribution to the sector, Loughborough has been awarded seven Queen's Anniversary Prizes.
The Loughborough University London campus is based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and offers postgraduate and executive-level education, as well as research and enterprise opportunities.
It is home to influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators who provide students with the highest quality of teaching and the very latest in modern thinking.
