Rochelle Clark
Rochelle "Rocky" Clark, MBE (born 29 May 1981) is an English rugby union player for Wasps. She represented England at the 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup's.[1][2][3][4]
Date of birth | 29 May 1981 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 89 kg (196 lb; 14 st 0 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Clark earned her 50th cap at the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup [5] which made her England's second most–capped player at the time.[6]
Clark was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to rugby.[7][8][9]
Rochelle 'Rocky' Clark currently has 137 caps (as of 16 March 2018) making her the most capped player in England international history, including both men and women. Surpassing Jason Leonard's record of 114, and England Women's Rugby team's Amy Garnett who has 100 caps.[10] She credits hot baths and hard work as reasons for her successes. She is a PT and Rugby Coach, and in her spare time is developing her media career. She regularly delivers motivational speeches at rugby clubs and after dinner talks. Rocky has a passion for Coffee and taking her dog out for walks.
References
- "England announce squad for 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup". RFU. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
- Mockford, Sarah (2017-06-29). "England name their squad for their Women's Rugby World Cup defence". Rugby World. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
- intheloose.com (10 July 2014). "Street Names England Women's Rugby World Cup Squad". Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- Talking Rugby Union (14 July 2014). "Seven Worcester Players named in Women's Rugby World Cup Squads". Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- Sky Sports (6 March 2014). "Women's Rugby: Rochelle Clark aims to become England's most-capped player". Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- Lizzie Flint (Sportsister) (5 March 2014). "Rugby: Rochelle Clark set to earn 90th cap for England". Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- "No. 61092". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 2014. p. N17.
- "NY Honours for poppy duo, Joan Collins, and John Hurt". BBC. 2014-12-31.
- 2015 New Year Honours List
- "Rochelle Clark". RFU - England.