![]() Hunter made a further two Championship appearances in 2009 as England retained the title while she also played in the 2010 Rugby World Cup final defeat to New Zealand. ![]() In addition to another four caps during the Championship, Hunter also scored a try as the Red Rose made it three titles in a row – and a third successive Grand Slam win. Senior international recognition arrived in 2007 when Hunter came off the bench in that year’s Women’s Six Nations, which ended in a Grand Slam success for the Red Roses.Īfter making four appearances for England in her first Women’s Six Nations, Hunter continued to play a key role for her country the following year as they completed another sweep. Hunter made her England U19 debut in 2003 before moving to Loughborough University a year later to study Sports Science and Mathematics, also joining Lichfield Ladies.įrance stars celebrate while Italy impress – best of social media in Round 3 ![]() Hunter’s rugby education began at an early age, falling in love with the sport when she was just nine years old after starting on her journey at Goathland Primary School.įollowing a demonstration of rugby league by current Newcastle Falcons director Mick Hogan, Hunter soon started playing outside school for Longbenton and Gateshead Panthers.īut a lack of opposition in the area prompted her to make the switch from rugby league to union aged 15, playing for Novocastrians RFC originally as an inside centre.įrom there, England U19 coach Phil Forsyth suggested that Hunter try the back row and it was not long before international recognition followed as her reputation rapidly grew.
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