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Written by Paul Bolton
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Tuesday, 03 November 2009 11:47 |
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ENGLAND Women’s flanker Sarah Hunter has been appointed the RFU Community Rugby Coach for Women and Girls for Birmingham.
Hunter, 24, plays her club rugby for Lichfield and succeeds Heather Smith as one of three new Community Rugby Coaches (CRCs) in North Midlands.
Dan Tanner has been appointed CRC for Birmingham with Stu Eades taking over a similar role in Worcestershire.
Hunter, who has progressed through the Rugby Football Union for Women’s player pathway system, made her senior international debut against Scotland in 2007 and has now won 18 caps.
Community Rugby Coaches provide support to the RFU’s Rugby Development Officers coaching at all ages, particularly at 16 years and above.
Their wide-ranging role includes introducing leadership skills to young people, providing training for teachers and other community deliverers in clubs, schools, colleges, universities and other community settings.
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