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Women’s Player Profiles

 

Belinda Lloyd  (Lottie)

Sponsor:  Burbushes of Penrith

Belinda plays at flanker and has played women’s rugby for 15 years. She started at Manchester Uni, then Avonmouth, Clifton, Ivybridge, Plymouth Albian and has been at Carlisle for three years.

Her favourite food is Asparagus! and colour is purple.

Her most memorable rugby experience is playing her 1st game of rugby for the Cougars after three years out with injury thinking she would never play again

Hobbies include, Bell ringing, bird ringing, cycling, fell walking, refereeing, choir singing and rugby!

Aspirations: To become a good referee!

Bel is also an active member of the Cougars committee. Leading with fundraising campaigns and chairing meetings.

 

Caroline Dinwoodie

Caroline Dinwoodie (Caz)

Sponsor –  To follow

Playing centre in her first season of rugby. Caroline was recruited by one of our players at a Cumberland wrestling event – its great to see her improving with every game!

Favourite Food: Chinese and favourite colour,  teal

She hopes her most memorable rugby experience is yet to come and says she will “give it her all”.

Hobbies: Young farmers, pipe band.

Caroline was recruited by one of our players at a Cumberland wrestling event – its great to see her improving with every game!

 

Emma Dalton

Emma Dalton

Emma plays as Tight head prop and shares her first season of rugby with her colleague, Caroline.  She is proud to have received coach’s player of the match in her first league game and is proving to be a rock at number three.

Favourite Food: Lasagne and favourite colour, blue.

Hobbies: Young farmers, Carlisle United

 

Emma Sutton

Emma Sutton (Fish/Fishy)

Emma joined the Cougar U18 set up this year having played for Cockermouth for 4 years, at North East regional level for 2 years and has put in a match for Cumbria. Plays at Flanker and second row.

She aspires to get better at rugby and would like to go to University. 

 

Favourite Food: Chinese and favourite colour is pink.

Her most memorable rugby experience is getting four tackles in a row while playing regional rugby.

Hobbies: Rugby, netball, shopping and partying.

We hope she continues to enjoy her rugby here and that we can help her progress to the level she wishes to achieve.

 

Helen Hamilton

Nickname: Tbc – Something to do with necking pints!

This is Helen’s first years with the Cougar’s having previously played at University.

Favourite Food: Lasagne and her favourite colour is Pink

Her most unmemorable rugby experience was getting knocked out in a “friendly”! 

Hobbies: Snowboarding, surfing and rugby.

Helen has proved to be a committed Cougar so far, turning out for matches and putting some real power in the pack! Her Manchester city tours are second to none!

 

Jenni Pos

Jenny Pos (JP)

Sponsor: Turbine services

Played for six seasons and proves to be quite versatile between nine and fifteen. Also played regional for the North West.

She aspires to play in a forward position

Favourite Food: Strawberries and favourite colour is red

Hobbies: Triathlons and rugby

Jenny is an old timer with the Cougars, we still don’t tire of seeing her awesome tackling skills on a pitch and hope to be able to get her to play in the forwards soon but don’t hold your breath!

 

Josie Barrie

Josie is completely new to women’s rugby and has just started playing rugby with the Cougars in 2008/2009 season.

On the field  Josie wants to improve as a rugby player and off it,  to set up her own business. 

Favourite Colour: Blue

Hobbies: Swimming, reading, socialising and now, rugby.

Josie has been making improvements from week to week and is getting to grips with a game that is totally new to her!  We hope to see her continue her progress.

 

Katie Wilson

Katie Wilson (Damage)

Having played rugby for 14 years at Lancaster University, Vale of Lune, Old Leams and most recently 7 years at Carlisle. Her playing position is 2nd row and hooker.

Favourite Food: Steak and favourite colour is blue

Her most memorable rugby experience: Cup-final at Coventry for the Cougars.

Hobbie: Eating, cooking and growing food to eat!

Her apsiration this year is not to break any more team mates!

Damage is an ex-Cougars captain and active member of the Committee. She leads the development of the Cougars and is always striving to better us both on and off the pitch.

 

Kerry Hodgson

Kerry Hodgson

Kerry is now in her second year with the Cougars at Flanker, 2nd row and winger. She has yet to decide which she prefers! her aim is improve herself as a player and continue to enjoy the “tours”!

Favourite Food: Sausage, chips and gravy and favourite colour is blue

Hobbies: Reading, cinema, drinking

Kerry is shining this season getting more pitch time and boshing with the big guns! We look forward to even better things to come.

 

Laura Cunningham

Laura Cunningham (Shoe)

Played at Nottingham Uni, Lichfield, and represented England Students Rugby League.

Favourite Food: Alcohol and favourite colour is Beige

She says she is still waiting for her most memorable rugby experience but thinks it will be when she gets to play full back. She aspires to play at prop

Hobbies: Antique dealing, drinking, stalking Tuna.

Shoe is another new member of the Cougars this season and is providing great entertainment for the team, proving to be a great asset playing anywhere in the pack and being involved in the club’s committees. 

 

Lisa Ritchie

Lisa Ritchie (Tuna)

A fly half having played 3-4 years at Annan and Carlisle.

She aspires to be a good team player and join the Police.

Sponsor: New Dimensions

Favourite Food: Mince and potatoes and favourite colour is yellow

Her most memorable rugby experience is a conversion from touch line in last minute against Norwich to get a draw.

Hobbies: Horse riding and rugby.

 

Lucy Meadley

Lucy Meadley

Sponsor: The Grange Hotel

Played Prop for 1 year at Durham Uni and in her 5th season with the Cougars with 2nd season as team Captain.

Favourite Food: Food and favourite colour is purple

Her most memorable rugby experience: Playing 12!

Hobbies: Eating, drinking and rugby!

To intends to help the Cougars rebuild their squad and carry on enjoying the rugby.

 

Ness Galbraith (Nessie)

Sponsor: M & D Galbraith

Previously played as Prop and 2nd row for 13 years at Lancaster, Vale of Lune and Cougars. Ness was forced to retire from her playing career but continues to be an active member of the Cougars squad, providing physio and generally keeping us on the pitch!

Favourite Food: Cheese and favourite colour is orange.

Her most memorable rugby experience is winning the league and promotion into Championship North 1.

Hobbies: Hill walking, canoeing, drinking.

 

Rosie Tyson

Rosie Tyson

Rosie’s playing history has seen her on the pitch at Hatfield College, Durham Uni, Hartlepool, North East, Aspatria and currently Carlisle!

Favourite Food: Meat and two veg and favourite colour is black.

Her most memorable rugby experience: Rugby tour to Spain

Hobbies: TA and squash

Rosie is proving to be one of the most committed members of the squad. She has now started booking holidays so she doesn’t miss any fixtures. That’s what we like to see!

 

Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns (Frank)

Currently plays hooker but also flanker and prop. Sarah has played 1 year for Leicester Uni and 1 year for the Cougars.

Favourite Food: Cheesecake and Basil and favourite colour is purple.

Her most memorable rugby experience: Playing varsity rugby match against Demontfort Uni at Welford road.

Hobbies: Playing piano, guitar, gardening and bird-watching.

Frank has taken on the important role of fixtures secretary for the Cougars this season and so far we have had buses when we need them! She has turned very blond this season though, so it remains to be seen if this has a knock-on effect!

 

Sarah Elsy

Sarah Elsy (Elsie)

Sponsor: Jay Box

Usually plays No. 8, 2nd Row and occasionally Prop. Sarah has played rugby for 2 years at Glasgow University and in her second season with Cougars.

Favourite Food: Anything my mum cooks and for her favourite colour, says she is partial to a bit of turquoise.

Her most memorable rugby experience: Stripping to my underwear at the side of the pitch at my first game because I had no shorts, no under shorts and no shirt. I also had to borrow the girl’s gum shield. Nice.

Hobbies: Rugby, tennis, fell walking, theatre, wasting my money, drinking my money, general mooching around…

When asked what her aspirations are, she said “Driving an Aston Martin would be very good. Passing my driving test would help”.

She would like to point out that her nickname is a spelling mistake. And, a word to the wise: if it’s a choice between a T-shirt and a bottle of wine, take the T-shirt!

 

Simone Lynn

Simone Lynn (Simon, Timmy, Febreze)

Simone has played Winger for the Cougars for a few years since being recruited at a freshers fair!

Favourite Food: Strawberries and Cream and favourite colour is yellow.

Most memorable rugby experience: Tours and A&E trips.

Hobbies: Skydiving, drinking, friends.

Aspirations: To become a better player with better hair!

Simone has come on leaps and bounds, so far making it through three games on the trot with out going to hospital!

 

Steph Musgarve

Steph Musgrave

2008/2009 is Steph’s first season as Winger / Flanker with the Cougars, having played for the U18s at Carlisle for 4 years.

Favourite Food: Spaghetti Bolognaise and favourite colour is pink.

Aspirations: To become a pilot in the RAF

Steph is showing what an asset the U18s team is. She is the first player to come through the system and is showing great versatility playing anywhere from 15 through to flanker!

 

 

Jess Barnes (BJ)

Playing positions: No. 8

Playing history: 3 years at Carlisle.

Favourite Food: Watermelon

Favourite Colour: Midnight blue

Most memorable rugby experience: Making it to Regional trials

Hobbies: Playing with egg shaped balls

Aspirations:Be the first woman to walk on the moon and play rugby for England.

Any other comments: 

Jess is one of our finest youth exports, playing rugby at Regional level for both the North East and North West. She is a real asset to the Girls section and youth rugby as a whole. We look forward to her turning out for the senior team and intend to celebrate her 18th with all the tackles she’s missed out on so far at the Wednesday sessions. It’s in triple figures…

 

Caf Smith (Caf)

Playing positions: Flank

Playing history: 2009 is the first season playing rugby.

Favourite Food: Lamb

Favourite Colour: Green

Most memorable rugby experience: Being stood on in a tackle!

Hobbies: Rugby, Guiding, walking, sewing

Aspirations: To improve and keep on playing

Any other comments: Caf has proved herself a real tenacious character, showing commitment to the team and progressing with each training session. We hope this is her first season of many!

Philippa Bell (Phil)

Playing positions: Back!

Playing history: 7 years – Aberdeen Uni, Aberdeenshire Quines, Scottish Universities, Carlisle.

Favourite Food: Chocolate

Favourite Colour: Purple

Most memorable rugby experience: Lining up when playing for Scottish Students against English Students and singing ‘Flower of Scotland’ before the match…I’m English!

Hobbies: Rugby, snowboarding

Aspirations: To marry Hugh Jackman

Any other comments: Phil, Philbert, Phildo, Philloughby is an ol’ timer with the Cougars playing on and off with the team in between travelling, uni and living in London! She has been our scrum-half and general ‘backs’ player this season, which has proved mighty useful for us!

Sarah Spires (Scrappy)

Sponsor: Robinson & Co, Chartered Accountants

Playing positions: Fullback or 10 if we’re desperate

Playing history: School 7s Captain, Manchester Uni, Carlisle for 6 seasons, now into 7th season. Represented both North West and North East at Regional level.

Favourite Food: Pineapple – on anything

Most memorable rugby experience: Representing the Cougars in the National Cup final at Coventry and being bitten in my first game at school.

Hobbies: Watching my husband play scrm-half for Aspatria, pilates, drinking tea with friends!

Aspirations: To have a healthy and happy family

Any other comments: Cougars are the best team I have been involved with – always supportive and fun. A brilliant group of girls and has remained so throughout my 7 seasons!

Sharon Wright

Playing positions: Winger

Playing history: 2008/9 is my first season with the Cougars. Before joining, I trained with Cockermouth Ladies for 2 years.

Favourite Food: Strawberries, Irish stew & dumplings

Favourite Colour: Blue or red

Most memorable rugby experience: Getting to play a match after training for so long!

Hobbies: Spinning, circuits, walking the dog

Aspirations: To enjoy the experience of every match and to improve my fitness.

Any other comments: Sharon was stolen from the Cockermouth Ladies set up this season and has turned coat rather easily! She has proved to be a steely and dedicated member of the team!