May Campbell (rugby union) explained

May Campbell
Birth Date:16 May 1996
Height:158 cm
Weight:70kg
School:Keswick School and Hartpury College
University:Brunel University
Position:Hooker
Years1:2017–
Clubs1:Saracens Women
Repyears1:2023-
Repteam1:England
Repcaps1:1

May Campbell (born 16 May 1996) is a Scottish-born English rugby union player who currently plays as a hooker for Saracens Women and the England women's national team. Outside of rugby, Campbell works as a head of talent at a fintech startup

Early life and education

Campbell grew up just outside Dunblane in Scotland and began playing rugby at Stirling County RFC. She moved to England to attend Keswick School, which had a good girls rugby section, before progressing to Hartpury College for her A-Levels, and later studied sports science and business studies at Brunel University in London.

Rugby career

Club career

Campbell joined Saracens Women in 2017. She made her 100th appearance for Saracens in 2023, becoming only the sixth woman to reach that milestone for the club.She has represented the Barbarians against South Africa and Munster Rugby Club.

International career

Campbell represented England at under-20 level. She made her senior debut for the England women's national team as a replacement against Wales in the 2023 Six Nations.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: England Women’s Six Nations Squad – Team to play France. Graham. Josh. 26 April 2023. Rugby World.
  2. Web site: May Campbell. LinkedIn. 2024-08-02.
  3. Web site: May Campbell. England Rugby.
  4. Web site: May Campbell Exclusive: "Having my parents at the final will mean a lot to me". 27 May 2021. Gary Heatly. Talking Rugby Union.
  5. Web site: A day to remember for May Campbell who scores in her 100th Saracens appearance. 21 January 2023. Fergus Mainland. Sports Gazette.
  6. Web site: Wales Women 3-59 England: Hosts blown away by Red Roses despite impressive start in Six Nations. 15 April 2023. Steffan Thomas and Ben James. Wales Online.
  7. Web site: England select senior & U20 squads. 9 September 2015. Alison Donnelly. Scrum Queens.