I was born in Essex but grew up in Devon from the age of four. Growing up on a farm in the South West of England was sometimes isolating but being close to nature and being part of a big family with a constantly busy household was fun. I then moved to Cardiff for university so got a taste of being a country girl in a big city but HK is like nowhere I've ever lived before!

After finishing my Undergrad and Msc I ended up staying in Cardiff with my boyfriend (fellow Tiger, Ryan Spriggs) and getting a job in a school. I'd been approached by one of the girls I played with at university to come to Tigers. When a couple of university friends came back from HK for Christmas and suggested coming out to play for Tigers the timing was better and it seemed a once in a lifetime opportunity; living on another continent, playing the sport I loved with potential opportunities for new work and travelling. I decided to quit my job and three months later we were here.

Coming to HK the biggest shocks were; the fast pace everything moves at, the sheer amount of people living here and the number of huge buildings in such close proximity. Definitely different to Devon and Cardiff!!

The most attractive thing about the Hong Kong lifestyle I think would be the culture, especially the food and opportunities to meet new people, work and travel and explore.

Coming to Tigers has had a massive impact on my life, the women team and the club are great; they have made me feel so welcome and part of this big family. Tigers has provided an opportunity most female rugby players don't often get: to play for a premiership club in another country as well as opportunities coaching young players coming through their mini’s and youth system. Tigers play a different style of game compared to back home but it's fast, enjoyable and challenging in such a different weather climate. I've made so many new friends not jjust from Hong Kong but all over the world and reaching the Grand Champs Final in my first season has been an honour. Very excited for the season to come!