Catherine Spencer (rugby union)


Catherine Spencer is a former English female rugby union player. She was selected as captain in 2007. She captained at the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup and was also a member of the squad to the 2006 World Cup.
Spencer retired from international rugby in 2011.Spencer scored 18 tries for England, played in 8 six nations 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 won 6 as well as 5 grand slams.
Spencer played for Worcester, Bristol and Aylesford Bulls Ladies and has now completely retired from playing rugby.
Spencer runs her own successful women's speaker agency Inspiring women http://inspiringwomen.co.uk/is director of women rugby at a Kent rugby club and commentates on women rugby
Spencer was awarded an honorary doctorate from Canterbury Christ Church University in September 2018 for significantly raising the profile of women’s rugby through her leadership and continuing to inspire girls and women