Emily Scott (rugby union)

Emily L. Scott (born 30 June 1992) is an English rugby union 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 (age 32)
Place of birthLeytonstone, London
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb)
SchoolGable Hall School, Essex
UniversityBrunel University
Occupation(s)Professional rugby player
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018-present
2016
2014
Harlequins Women
Saracens
Thurrock
60
18
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International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–present England 38 (42)
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2016 Great Britain
Medal record
Women's rugby sevens
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Gold Coast Team competition

She went to Gable Hall School in Corringham, Essex[5] and attended Brunel University. In 2014 Scott was among several female English rugby players to receive professional contracts.[6][7]

Scott currently plays Fly Half for Harlequins Women, and won the Allianz Premier 15's in 2020–21 season.

Scott was selected for the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup squad.[8][9]

References

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  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 20 September 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  2. ^ Martin, Philip (April 2016). "Emily Scott named in 7s Squad". www.rochfordrugby.com. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Great Britain name rugby Sevens squads for Olympics in Rio". skysports.com. 19 July 2016. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  4. ^ "SCOTT Emily". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Talented Emily in top group". Thurrock Gazette. 18 October 2007. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  6. ^ 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 17 August 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  7. ^ 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 18 August 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  8. ^ "England announce squad for 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup". RFU. 29 June 2017. Archived from the original on 4 October 2017. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  9. ^ Mockford, Sarah (29 June 2017). "England name their squad for their Women's Rugby World Cup defence". Rugby World. Archived from the original on 20 September 2017. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
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