Catherine Spencer (rugby union) explained

Catherine Spencer
Birth Date:25 May 1979
Birth Place:Ashford, Kent
Ru Position:No. 8
Ru Clubyears:1994–2006
2006–2008
2008
2009–2011
20xx–20xx
2011–2016
Ru Proclubs:Folkestones
Worcester Valkyries
Bath
Bristol Ladies
Cardiff University
Aylesford Bulls Ladies
Ru Nationalyears:2004–2011
Ru Nationalcaps:63
Ru Nationalpoints:90

Catherine Spencer (born 25 May 1979) is a former English female rugby union player. She was selected as captain in 2007.[1] She captained at the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup and was also a member of the squad to the 2006 World Cup.

Spencer retired from international rugby in 2011.[2] [3] [4] Spencer scored 18 tries for England, played in 8 six nations 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 won 6 as well as 5 grand slams. Her awards have included England Player of the Year in 2006, the Rugby Union Writers Club Award in 2010, and the Linda Uttley Award in 2011.[5]

Spencer played for Worcester, Bristol and Aylesford Bulls Ladies and has now completely retired from playing rugby.

Spencer ran her own successful women's speaker agency Inspiring women[6] until the global pandemic put a stop to in person speaking events. Because of the pandemic, she made the decision to become a teacher and now teaches at a school not far from where she grew up.

Spencer was awarded an honorary doctorate[7] [8] [9] from Canterbury Christ Church University in September 2018 for significantly raising the profile of women's rugby through her leadership and continuing to inspire girls and women.

In 2022, Spencer commentated on matches for ITV for the 2021 Rugby World Cup.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Catherine Spencer: England's captain, and a fine role model . Katy Guest (The Independent) . . 7 February 2010 . 27 July 2014.
  2. Web site: Interview with Ex-England Women's Rugby Captain turned entrepreneur, Catherine Spencer . Alex Bergin (The Rugby Business Network) . 21 April 2014 . 27 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303205716/http://therugbybusinessnetwork.com/2014/04/21/interview-with-ex-england-womens-rugby-captain-turned-entrepreneur-catherine-spencer/ . 3 March 2016 . dead .
  3. Web site: Catherine Spencer steps down as England Women's captain . Beatrice Asprey (Rugby World) . 10 January 2011 . 27 July 2014.
  4. News: England's Catherine Spencer calls time on rugby career . BBC Sport . 21 March 2011 . 27 July 2014.
  5. Web site: Catherine Spencer. globalaccountingnetwork.net. 2022-02-28.
  6. Web site: Home. inspiringwomen.co.uk .
  7. Web site: FIGURES FROM SPORT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, POLICING AND MEDICINE RECEIVE HONORARY AWARDS. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180910203914/www.canterbury.ac.uk/news-centre/press-releases/2018/figures-from-sport-local-government-policing-and-medicine-receive-honorary-awards.aspx. 2018-09-10.
  8. Carney . Paul . PaulCarney40 . 1039554465974702082 . 11 September 2018 . @CathSpence8 And a quick photo... oh and watch out for @BBCSouthNews tonight! https://t.co/QGYO1JvoEg . en . 31 December 2020.
  9. Carney . Paul . PaulCarney40 . 1039445679486189568 . 11 September 2018 . Looking forward to delivering the oration for this inspiring woman as she receives an honorary degree today @CCCUSport @CathSpence8 #CCCUGraduation https://t.co/UI5M2MM7tF . en . 31 December 2020.

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