Rochelle Clark Explained

Birth Date:29 May 1981
Ru Position:Prop
Ru Amateurclubs:Henley Hawks
Ru Clubyears:2019
2017
2013
Ru Proclubs:Saracens Women
Wasps Ladies
Worcester Valkyries
Ru Clubcaps:-
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Ru Clubpoints:-
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Ru Nationalyears:2003–2018
Ru Nationalcaps:137
Ru Nationalpoints:(125)

Rochelle "Rocky" Clark, (born 29 May 1981) is an English rugby union player for Saracens. She represented at the 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup tournaments.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Clark earned her 50th cap at the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup[5] which made her 's second most-capped player at the time.[6]

She was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to rugby.[7] [8]

As of 16 March 2018, Clark has 137 caps. She was the most capped player in England international history, including both men and women, surpassing Jason Leonard's men's record of 114,[9] until Sarah Hunter received her 138th cap at the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup[10]

She credits hot baths and hard work as reasons for her success. She is a PT and rugby coach, and in her spare time is developing her media career. She regularly delivers motivational speeches at rugby clubs and after-dinner talks. Clark has a passion for coffee and taking her dog out for walks.

Clark is currently forwards coach at Saracens ladies' rugby club . She aspires to coach at the top level in both club and international rugby, having gained her level 4 qualification in 2019. She also coaches the Buckinghamshire u16 Girls DPP.

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Notes and References

  1. News: England announce squad for 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup. 29 June 2017. RFU. 2017-09-20. en.
  2. News: England name their squad for their Women's Rugby World Cup defence. Mockford. Sarah. 2017-06-29. Rugby World. 2017-09-20. en-US.
  3. Web site: Street Names England Women’s Rugby World Cup Squad . intheloose.com . 10 July 2014 . 22 July 2014.
  4. Web site: Seven Worcester Players named in Women's Rugby World Cup Squads. Talking Rugby Union . 14 July 2014 . 22 July 2014.
  5. Web site: Women's Rugby: Rochelle Clark aims to become England's most-capped player . Sky Sports . 6 March 2014 . 22 July 2014.
  6. Web site: Rugby: Rochelle Clark set to earn 90th cap for England . Lizzie Flint (Sportsister) . 5 March 2014 . 22 July 2014.
  7. News: BBC. NY Honours for poppy duo, Joan Collins, and John Hurt. 2014-12-31.
  8. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/391413/New_Year_Honours_List_2015.pdf 2015 New Year Honours List
  9. Web site: Rochelle Clark. RFU - England.
  10. News: How Rugby World Cup redemption drove England captain Sarah Hunter to 138 caps. Becky Grey. 2022-10-28. BBC Sport. 2022-10-30. en-GB.