Emma goes pro with new England honour

Emma goes pro with new England honour

South Molton rugby player Emma Sing (pictured right) has been awarded a professional England contract for the next three seasons, which includes the home World Cup in 2025. It means the 22 year old will be on a salary and can commit fully to the sport she loves.

“This is a hugely exciting time for the Red Roses, especially with the World Cup here in England on the horizon. However, we know there is a lot of work to do before then, and we are excited to bring the group together shortly to start preparations for WXV which will be the immediate focus for us all,” said the RFU’s Head of Women’s Performance, Charlie Hayter.

The announcement was made just a couple of weeks after Emma’s club, Gloucester-Hartpury, became the first non-London side to win the Allianz Premier 15s final with a 34-19 win over Exeter in front of a record crowd of almost 10,000. Emma scored two conversion kicks to help her team to an historic victory.

Her mum Wendy told Molton Monthly, “We’re excited and so proud of her, it’s Emma’s dream come true. It’s a home World Cup, and the way women’s rugby is being supported - it’s growing fast and I think it’s going to be an amazing event.”

Emma completed her bio veterinary science course in June, and can now focus on her career as a professional rugby player. She says she’s extremely grateful for her latest England opportunity and would like to thank her sponsor Ixora Energy.

The Red Roses will be competing in a major new international tournament called WXV, which starts in October this year.

Emma Sing in action in her senior England debut against Scotland in the Six Nations Championship in 2022 Photos this page and opposite courtesy; Getty/RFU Collection