The winning women's Rugby 7's squad: Anne-Lise Torode, Sophie Gummer, Erica Mills, Harriet Hewitt, Becky Roby, Christabelle Blanch, Gemma Rowland, Helen Kukor, Jenna Waddy, Kat Wynne-Ellis, Okite Ahewehevu, Kat McGinigle: photo Gary Bray / UNiCOM
University of Exeter Sport represented in Europe
The University of Exeter Women's Rugby team won the European Universities Sports Association title by beating Lille 29-24 in an exciting final. Meanwhile the Women's Tennis performances have given them a chance in European competition.
This year's Rugby team includes:
Rebecca Partridge
Kat McGonigle
Zoe Saynor
Jenny Fotheringham
Vicky Warren
Poppy Davis
Esther Brett
Kat Wynne-Ellis
Harriet Hewitt
Charlotte Benjamin
University of Exeter's Director of Rugby, Mark Tomlinson said: "There was fantastic team spirit shown in winning the title over the two long, hot days. Our success was built on solid defence, great commitment, high fitness levels and the fact that the players enjoy their rugby."
This is an exciting event for the team and further reinforces the University of Exeter's reputation for excellence in Sport.
The Tennis team head to St. Gallen on 4th September due to their excellent performances in getting to the British Universities & Colleges Sport semi-finals. The team will pit players, including Tennis Scholar Yvanna Kurlak against some of the best University players in Europe.
Coach Tom Lambert said: “Qualifying reflects the continued improvement of the Tennis high performance programme. This will be an outstanding experience for players and coach alike and hopefully will be a springboard for future success across the whole Sports Office.”
Date: 23 July 2011
