Emily Scott (rugby union)

Emily Scott (born 30 June 1992) is a British rugby sevens player. She was selected as a member of the Great Britain women's national rugby sevens team to the 2016 Summer Olympics.[1][2][3][4]

Emily Scott
Date of birth (1992-06-30) 30 June 1992
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight60 kg (132 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016
2014		 Saracens
Thurrock		 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–present England 23 (18)
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2016 Great Britain
Medal record
Women's rugby sevens
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
2018 Gold CoastTeam competition

She attended Brunel University. In 2014 Scott was among several female English rugby players to receive professional contracts.[5][6]

Scott was selected for the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup squad.[7][8]

References
  1. "Rio 2016: Emily Scott goes from boys' team to GB women's sevens squad". BBC.com. 21 July 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-09-20. Retrieved 2016-08-11.
  2. Martin, Philip (April 2016). "Emily Scott named in 7s Squad". www.rochfordrugby.com. Archived from the original on 2016-09-14. Retrieved 2016-08-11.
  3. "Great Britain name rugby Sevens squads for Olympics in Rio". skysports.com. 19 July 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-08-16. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  4. "SCOTT Emily". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2016-08-11.
  5. Duffin, Claire (25 August 2014). "England Women's Rugby World Cup winners to be paid to play, RFU announces". telegraph.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2016-08-11.
  6. Phillips, Chris (11 September 2014). "Emily Scott wins England Sevens contract and hopes to inspire next generation". echo-news.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2016-08-11.
  7. "England announce squad for 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup". RFU. 29 June 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-10-04. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
  8. Mockford, Sarah (2017-06-29). "England name their squad for their Women's Rugby World Cup defence". Rugby World. Archived from the original on 2017-09-20. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
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