Poppy Cleall

Rugby Player

Saracens Women

About

Category: Culture & Creativity

Track: Sport

Industry: Sport

Country: United Kingdom

Description

Poppy Cleall is a professional women’s rugby player for Saracens and England. Poppy has been playing rugby since she was six years old, alongside her twin sister Bryony, and made her debut for England in 2016. Poppy played for Bristol in 2010-12, then moved to Saracens before returning to Bristol for the 2015-16 season. Poppy signed for Saracens for the 2017-18 season and has been there since, amassing over 150 caps for the club, and 4 Premiership Championships. One of the most recognisable faces in the Women's Rugby game, Poppy has won 7 grand slams playing in England's back row, and been to two World Cups with the Red Roses. Poppy was also the 2021 Six Nations Player of the Year, and England Player of the Year.