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Aberystwyth University Women's Rugby
Meet Our Current Girls
 Lara WallaceCAPTAIN Degree: Mathematics Position: 8 Why I Joined: I joined the Aber team because rugby is a massive part of who I am and I would be lost without it. How long I've played for: I've played for 13 years Favourite part: The feeling of being part of the team and a community of like minded people. Worst part: The amount of dirty kit I have to wash! Favourite player: Portia Woodman (New Zealand winger) Interesting fact: I am a black belt in self defence aspect of kaizen karate. |  Amy BestSOCIAL SEC Degree: MPhil in Sport and Exercise Science Position: Fullback Why I joined: Rugby (playing and watching) has always been in my life and there was never a doubt that I wouldn't join How long I've played for: Since I was 15 Favourite player: Shane Williams Favourite part: Making the best friends for life in the team Least favourite part: Being perpetually injured Interesting fact: I was elected captain in 15/16 season but had to step down after I got hit by a car in January 16 |
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 Maddy PottsSOCIAL SEC Degree: Biochemistry Position: Winger Why I joined: A good friend suggested I would really enjoy it, and she was right! How long I've played for: 1 year with AUWR Favourite player: Liam Williams Favourite part: The drinking afterwards Least favourite part: Whenever I have to have time off due to my many injuries Interesting Fact: I am incredibly clumsy |  Rebecca HillVICE CAPTAIN Nickname: Becca Degree: 2nd Year Astrophysics Position: Inside center I joined rugby last year, and I had never played before university. I joined because my brother, who also plays rugby, dared me to. So at freshers fair, I rocked up, put my name down, and i haven't looked back since. |
 Ffion MorganNickname: Mamma Degree: Mathematics Position: Tight Head Prop A sports officer in school said I should give it a try and I went to one session with a local under 18s team, and I've never looked back! I've gained so much confidence from being a part of AUWR, without this rugby family I would not be the person I am today. |  Becky DysonSECRETARY Degree: Agriculture Position: Mostly tighthead prop but sometimes hooker Why I joined: Fancied playing rugby for a long time, after my netball career grew short, because I stayed short How long I've played for: 1 year with AUWR Favourite part: The feeling when AUWR have just scored a try Worst part: The blisters Favourite player: James Haskell Interesting fact: I've never broken a bone in my life |
 Karys BramwellSOCIAL SEC Nickname: Bram Degree: 2nd Year Law & Criminology Position: Back Started playing rugby when I was 15 for my local club as a new hobby. Fell in love with the game, and the people I met. Deciding to carry on playing rugby at uni and becoming part of the AUWR family was one of the best decisions I've made. |  Cassy HudsonVICE CAPTAIN Degree: Law Position: Hooker Why I joined: I've always had an interest in rugby but never had the opportunity to try it out until Uni How long I've played: 2 years with AUWR Favourite part: The team spirit and adrenaline rush felt during games Least favourite part: The smell of my wet and muddy boots after I forget to clean them Interesting fact: I'm here for a good time not a long time |
 Jess ClimeTREASURER Degree: Mbiol in Zoology Position: Flanker or second row Why I joined: A rugby team was one of the ways of picking which Uni to go to, it's always been a huge part of my life How long I've played for: I've played for 16 years Favourite player: Maggie Alfonsi Favourite part: Feeling part of an amazing team and the thrill of playing matches Worst part: Having to wake up early for away matches and missing time injured Interesting fact: I'm a scuba diver and I've swam with sharks |  Mollie DaleNickname: Little Moo Degree: Psychology Position: Scrum Half I grew up following my local rugby team and decided to start playing at the beginning of uni because I wanted to do something I knew I enjoyed. I play as a scrum half and I have had so much fun over the last year! |
 Caoimhe MallonDegree: International Politics/History Position: I started playing rugby in January 2017, mainly because I wanted to try something new, and I was really into team sports before I came to Aberystwyth. I picked it up really quickly, and I now play flanker on the team. |
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