Georgie Dagger (née Hetherington;[1] born 10 September 1997)[2] is an English professional rugby league player who plays for England at international level and for York Valkyrie at domestic level. Dagger plays predominantly at hooker or fullback.
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| Born | 10 September 1997 Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Hooker, Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dagger was born in Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
Castleford Tigers
editIn 2017 she was a founder member of the Castleford Tigers women's team.[3]
While as Castleford Dagger played in a team which won the League Leaders' Shield in the 2019 Super League and played in the 2018 Challenge Cup final.[4]
York Valkyrie
editIn August 2021, Dagger was one of a number of players to leave Castleford to join York (then known as York City Knights Ladies).[5]
Since joining York, Dagger has featured in a team that won the League Leaders' Shield in 2022 and 2023 and won the Grand Final in 2023 and 2024. In the 2024 Grand Final, Dagger was named player of the match.[6]
At the end of season awards, Dagger was named Woman of Steel.[7]
England
editDagger made her international debut for England against France on 29 June 2024. Playing at fullback, Dagger scored a try as England won 42–0.[8]
Personal life
editDagger has a son with Will Dagger.[9] They married in November 2024.[1][10]
References
edit- ^ a b "Stuart Barrow names England Women Training Squad for Las Vegas". Rugby Football League. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "5 - Georgie Hetherington". York RLFC. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Q&A with Lindsay Anfield!". ROAR. No. 3. Castleford Tigers. March 2021. p. 31.
- ^ "Rhinos fightback for the Cup". Rugby Leaguer & League Express. No. 3, 133. 6 August 2018. p. 14.
- ^ Smith, Peter (16 August 2021). "Castleford Tigers' Georgie Hetherington leaves to join Women's Super League rivals York City Knights". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "St Helens 8-18 York: Valkyrie crowned 2024 Women's Super League champions after dominant Grand Final victory". Sky Sports. 6 October 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Super League: Mikey Lewis named Man of Steel and Georgie Hetherington Woman of Steel at 2024 season awards". Sky Sports. 9 October 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "France 0-42 England: England score eight tries in comfortable win in Toulouse". BBC Sport. 29 June 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Valkyrie's Hetherington named Woman of Steel but Knights trio miss out". York Press. 9 October 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Dagger rejoins England set-up before Australia Test". BBC Sport. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.