Abbie Brown (rugby union)

Abigail Brown (born 10 April 1996) 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] She scored twice in their quarter-final match against Fiji to help Great Britain into the semi-finals.[3]

Abbie Brown
Full nameAbigail Brown
Date of birth (1996-04-10) 10 April 1996
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight71 kg (157 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–present England 5
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
Great Britain
Medal record
Women's rugby sevens
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
2018 Gold CoastTeam competition

She plays internationally for the England women's national rugby union team. She is a full-time contracted rugby player.[4]

Brown attended Clyst Vale Community College in Exeter, Devon.

References
  1. "BROWN Abbie". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  2. "Exeter's Abbie Brown has potential to create history at Rio 2016 Olympic Games". Exeter Express and Echo.co.uk. 2 August 2016. Archived from the original on 3 August 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  3. "Exeter's Abbie Brown helps Team GB through to semi-finals of rugby sevens at Rio Olympics". Exeter Express and Echo.co.uk. 8 August 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  4. Palmer, Joe (16 June 2016). "Destination – Rio? Abbie hoping for Olympic sevens selection after whirlwind rugby year with England". gloucestershirelive.co.uk. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
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