Stronger Than You Think - Ep 20 - Jade Konkel - Scotland’s First Fully Professional Female Rugby Player!

09/25/24 • 47 min

Jade Konkel has been a game-changer for women’s rugby in Scotland. From being unable to play the sport she loved growing up to becoming the country’s first-ever professional women’s player and now preparing for another World Cup campaign. The Harlequins captain joined us to discuss how she came to be one of Scotland’s most capped female rugby players.

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Sene Naoupu is a New Zealand-born Irish rugby union player, best known for her performances as a key member of the Ireland women's rugby team. She has used her platform to advocate for equality in rugby and greater recognition for women's rugby globally. Naoupu’s role as both a player and an advocate has made her a significant figure in Irish rugby and a respected voice in women's sport.

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