Major Teams: Bridgend, London Welsh, Natal, Tondu Country: Wales Test span: 1969-81 Wales caps: 55 (55 starts) Lions caps: 8 (8 starts) Test points: 39 (6T, 2C, 3P, 1DG) It…
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The greatest full-backs of all time: Andy Irvine
Major teams: Heriot’s Country: Scotland Test span: 1972-82 Scotland caps: 51 (51 starts) Lions caps: 9 (9 starts) Test points: 301 (12T, 26C, 67P) The owner of an extremely accurate…
Anna Richards
Perhaps the most accomplished women’s rugby player ever to grace the game, Anna Richards won the last of her four World Cups as a 45-year-old in 2010, pulling the strings…
Donna Kennedy
The world record caps holder in the women’s game with 115, Donna Kennedy’s legacy is not just down to her longevity but also the leadership and tenacity she brought to…
Farah Palmer
Unquestionably one of the most respected leaders in women’s rugby history, Farah Palmer led the Black Ferns to total dominance following her debut in 1996, captaining the team to World…
Gill Burns
After England won the World Cup in Paris in 2014, there was a lovely snapshot a few hours later when the victors mingled with supporters at a pub around the…
Lynne Cantwell
Lynne Cantwell’s story is summed up by the idea that perseverance and hard work truly pays off in sport. The diminutive centre ended her career as Ireland’s most-capped player, with…
Maggie Alphonsi
Maggie Alphonsi made as big an impact in raising the profile of women’s rugby as she did when tackling opponents in matches. Within the game, the flanker had long been…
Mel Berry
When Mel Berry captained Wales at the 2002 World Cup as a 20-year-old, there was clearly something a bit special about the youngster who former England international Sue Day calls…
Nathalie Amiel
Every success the women’s game in France has had over the past three decades has Nathalie Amiel’s handprint marked firmly all over it. Her remarkable 16-year career as a French…