17. CLAIRE COLLINS
Birthdate: 19/07/1985
Position: Loose Forward
MY RUGBY LEAGUE JOURNEY: I always played football at a high level but when I had children I stopped playing as I struggled to commit the time. I started playing rugby union at my local club and then joined Rochdale Hornets. After lockdown I decided to take rugby a bit more seriously so moved to Bradford Bulls and got on the GB teachers’ team. I then joined Leigh Leopards in June 2023.
FORMER CLUBS: Rochdale Hornets, Bradford Bulls.
REP HONOURS: Great Britain teachers’ team, 2022 and 2023.
RUGBY LEAGUE HERO: Portia Woodman.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Winning the Northern and Nationals Finals and then gaining promotion to the Super League.
AMBITION: Being a bit older than most of the girls it’s all about survival!