Sophie Hemming

Sophie Alexandra Hemming (born 20 June 1980) is an English rugby union player. She represented England at the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup and was also named in the squad to the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup.[1] She also won the RFU Linda Uttley Award in recognition of her dedication and commitment.[2]

Sophie Hemming
Date of birth (1980-06-20) 20 June 1980
Place of birthNorwich, Norfolk, England
Height1.7 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb; 13 st 1 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
England 71

Hemming attended Norwich High School for Girls.[3] Outside rugby, Hemming is a veterinarian.[4] Her rugby career required for her to make significant adjustments to her profession, transitioning from a farmyard to a domestic vet. She has said that this change will help her plan her training a lot easier and will reduce the physical exhaustion that comes with her demanding job treating farm animals.[5]

References
  1. "Women's Rugby World Cup 2014: Katy Mclean to lead experienced side in Paris as England name squad that look to go one better at the World Cup". independent.co.uk. 10 July 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
    - "Rugby: England Women Name Squad for World Cup". Sportsister. 10 July 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  2. "Sophie Hemming". womensrugbydata.com. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  3. "Our Alumnae". www.norwichhigh.gdst.net. Norwich High School for Girls. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  4. James Riach (22 November 2012). "England's Sophie Hemming puts day job to good use on rugby field". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
    - Anna Kessel (2 November 2013). "England's Sophie Hemming on regrets, ambitions and all-night calvings". The Observer. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  5. Kessel, Anna (2 November 2013). "England's Sophie Hemming on regrets, ambitions and all-night calvings". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 30 September 2019.


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