Happy person, happy player — meet the woman helping the Red Roses flourish off the pitch

While their remarkable dominance of the Women’s Six Nations is proof enough that the Red Roses are leading the way on the field, England are intent on setting standards off it, too. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is committed to continuing to back their side away from the pitch, with a larger, more diverse coaching team and improved contracts setting them up for success.

But away from rugby, elite female players in England can count on extra support, too. For the first time, the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) have a player development manager embedded within the set-up. With strong, Lynsey Hyslop is in camp throughout this campaign helping players pursue goals and flourish as people off the pitch.