“In hindsight I think it was one of the reasons I stayed in rugby - I was so angry and I thought ‘f&@* them’ - I’ll hang around until the next world cup.

Rochelle Martin - one of the original professionals

Rachael Burford - talking change in the women’s space.

Has there ever been a more influential figure in USA Rugby history?

“Without Aotearoa Maori Sevens I might not even be playing the game.”

Small in statue. Big in personality.

The living museum of England Women’s rugby .

“I love the haka. It’s part of our culture. It doesn’t matter whether our tūpuna are from the Pacific or Europe or anywhere else, we’re all New Zealanders…”

Claire Cruikshank - the journey of a coach on a mission.

Mandisa Williams - The flyhalf trapped in a props body.

Jan Rutkowski one of the original WIVERNS

People are suppose to shrink as we age so I’m scared to think how imposing Tara must have been on the rugby field when she played 30 odd years ago.

‘The sacrifices the USA team have always made, have been significant.’

‘There are no rainbows without rain.’

‘I’m small but I’m mighty.’

‘My Biological clock is ticking.’

‘Firstly I didn't look like anyone else, and being the token female got me in the door. But then you realise the limitations that come with that - and they are huge.’

“ No! I didn’t play every position in the backline - I never actually played fullback.”