RAF and plumbing: The lives of England's stars
Summary
Amy Cokayne is a key player for the England women's rugby team and also works as a police officer in the Royal Air Force (RAF). Despite the move to professionalism in women's rugby, Cokayne maintains a dual career, supported by an RAF program that allows her to focus on rugby. This reflects a shift from past practices where players balanced rugby with other day jobs.Key Facts
- Amy Cokayne is an England rugby player and a police officer in the RAF.
- Cokayne is supported by the RAF's Elite Athlete Scheme to play rugby full-time.
- She has been with the RAF since 2017, after a break from rugby.
- England's women rugby players became professionals six years ago.
- England won the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2014 with an all-amateur team.
- In 2014, player Marlie Packer returned to her plumbing job after the tournament.
- England is now one of the few fully professional nations in women's rugby.
- Canada's team remains partly amateur, even though they are highly ranked.
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