Sian Jones is another Gwalia Lightning success story, with her debut season earning her a call-up into Wales' senior squad for the 2024 Six Nations. Born in Bodelwyddan, Jones was the only girl in her mixed rugby team until the age of 14, a rite of passage which has given her a feistiness typical of her position.

Ellie Kildunne marked her 50th cap by scoring a hat-trick of tries as England took another step towards retaining the Guinness Women's Six Nations title by crushing Wales 67-12 in Cardiff. The Red Roses full-back completed her treble in just eight second-half minutes as England cruised home at the Principality Stadium.

Ellie Kildunne marked her 50th cap with a second-half hat-trick of a tries as England continued their quest for a seventh successive Women's Six Nations title and fourth consecutive Grand Slam with a 67-12 rout of Wales on Saturday.