Hartpury is once again strongly represented on the international stage, with an outstanding cohort of alumni and current students selected for the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations Rugby Championship (11 April – 17 May 2026).
A total of 30 players with links to Hartpury have been named across England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland squads, underlining the continued strength and influence of the institution’s women’s rugby pathway in developing elite-level talent.
England (All Alumni)
· Emma Sing
· Mia Venner
· Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt
· Alex Matthews
· Zoe Harrison
· May Campbell
· Meg Jones
· Abi Burton
· Holly Aitchison
· Hannah Botterman
· Sarah Bern
· Connie Powell
· Ellie Kildunne
Wales
Current students:
· Seren Lockwood
· Jorja Aiono
· Tilly Vucaj
· Alaw Pyrs
· Branwen Metcalfe
· Kelsie Webster
· Sian Jones
Alumni:
· Hannah Dallavalle
· Bethan Lewis
· Nikita Prothero
· Gwenllian Pyrs
· Bryonie King
· Katherine Baverstock
Scotland (All Alumni)
· Lucia Scott
· Leia Brebner-Holden
· Hollie Cunningham
· Gemma Bells
Ireland (Alumni)
· Ellena Perry
This widespread representation across four nations reflects the depth and quality of Hartpury University and Hartpury College’s women’s rugby programme, which continues to play a leading role in developing players capable of competing at the very highest level of the game.
With current students already breaking into senior international squads alongside a growing number of established alumni, Hartpury’s pathway continues to provide a proven route from education and grassroots rugby into elite performance environments.
At the heart of this success is Hartpury’s integrated dual-career pathway, designed to support student-athletes in achieving both academic and sporting excellence. Students benefit from access to expert coaching, strength and conditioning, performance analysis, sports science and medical support, alongside a wide range of academic programmes tailored to fit around training and competition demands.
Opportunities to compete in BUCS, domestic leagues and within Hartpury’s elite performance programmes provide valuable match experience, while strong links with national governing bodies and professional clubs create clear progression routes into international rugby.
