Both Chris Durham and Dave Hall from Wireless Alert Solutions help coach Market Harborough Rugby Club’s U9s. Thanks to a chance Twitter conversation between Dave and Jess Breach, England women rugby’s newest star, Jess came to visit and help coach the children.
Breach, 20, who also plays for Harlequins Ladies, scored an incredible 11 tries in her first two international appearances and also became the first player ever to score 6 tries on their full England international debut when she faced Canada in the Old Mutual Wealth Series in November.
An offer to help coach Market Harborough’s young rugby players came about after a Twitter conversation she had with Dave, following the release of the news that she had decided to switch to the women’s sevens programme for the remainder of the 2017/18 season.
Dave said, “I expressed my surprise and disappointment that Jess, the newest and most exciting talent in women’s rugby had chosen to switch from the 15-a-side game to the 7’s and as a result would not be available to play in this year’s Six Nations”.
Jess messaged Dave privately and offering to visit the club and meet the children in her own time, during a break from her busy training & playing schedule, with the aim of coaching and inspiring the next generation of local players.
Dave continued “I was thrilled to take Jess up on her extremely kind offer. I thought this would be a fantastic way to showcase her talent, personality and provide an amazing opportunity for girls and boys to see her in action and encourage them to come and play our fantastic sport. She was a superstar, meeting with our girls’ teams and then helping to coach our mixed under 9s team, she delighted a lot of people with her warmth and encouragement. Ben Kay’s lad plays for us and when his commitments allow, Ben helps with our training. It was great for Jess to meet him too”.
Following the Old Mutual Wealth Series win, Jess was given an option by England Rugby to commit to the Women’s Sevens programme for the remainder of the 2017/18 season – one of the biggest in the history of the sport. Following discussions with family, close friends and her coBoth Chris Durham and Dave Hall from Wireless Alert Solutions help coach Market Harborough Rugby Club’s U9s. Thanks to a chance Twitter conversation between Dave and Jess Breach, England women rugby’s newest star, Jess came to visit and help coach the children.
Breach, 20, who also plays for Harlequins Ladies, scored an incredible 11 tries in her first two international appearances and also became the first player ever to score 6 tries on their full England international debut when she faced Canada in the Old Mutual Wealth Series in November.
This year offers some incredible opportunities to keep growing the women’s game and Jess hopes that her continued success, at just 20 years old, can be an inspiration for girls and boys in whatever sport they play and at all levels.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Sida Photography)