Burford first woman on players' board
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England centre Rachel Burford has become the first female professional player on the Rugby Players' Association players' board.
The 28-year-old has won 56 caps and helped
England win the World Cup in 2014.
She was last year's England Women's player of the year.
"I am delighted to have been given this role to represent our game," she said.
"Winning the World Cup was a pivotal moment for women's rugby and has created a wealth of opportunities.
"
Burford, from Thurrock in Essex, joins representatives from the 12 Premiership clubs, the most recently rel…
The 28-year-old has won 56 caps and helped
England win the World Cup in 2014.
She was last year's England Women's player of the year.
"I am delighted to have been given this role to represent our game," she said.
"Winning the World Cup was a pivotal moment for women's rugby and has created a wealth of opportunities.
"
Burford, from Thurrock in Essex, joins representatives from the 12 Premiership clubs, the most recently rel…
