I got into Rugby because when I went to university there was no gymnastics team and I thought I thought why not. I joined the thorns because I was new to the area and everyone was so friendly and welcoming it was an easy choice of team to stay with

I moved to Bracknell last year and I had wanted to find a hobby but also to make friends.I never imagined I would be on a rugby team, i'd never watched or played the game before. However one of the Thorns gave me a lift to an Inner Warrior session so that I didn't have to go alone and I couldn't believe how kind that was, I knew they would be a lovely team.I am still new to rugby but I absolutely love training, I’ve learned more about myself and my motivation to be stronger and healthier is more than ever. My…

I first played rugby at school and after being told I can’t play with the boys anymore I decided to give a local club a try. After that I quickly got into county and then south east England trials. I stopped playing for about 3 years due to exams and a new job and missed playing every day. I played a match for crowthorne and felt like part of the team right away! I’m looking forward to playing for thorns this season and improving myself as a player.