Year two of the Gallagher High Performance Academy will feature 10 sevens coaches, including Saracens full-back Sarah McKenna and Leinster wing Emily McKeown, participating in a programme now extended to all formats of the women’s game. “Having been part of it, World Rugby and Gallagher have brought to life what they said they wanted to do,” Hunter told the PA news agency. “It is a brilliant initiative, one that has been about making really positive change and immersing coaches within high performance teams.”Hunter retired from playing in 2023 after winning a world record 141 caps. She led England to World Cup glory in 2014 and was named women’s world player of the year two years later. “Knowing the talent that is out there and having sat as part of the high performance academy, their knowledge of the game is incredible.

Source: Express March 05, 2024 11:55 UTC