| Gill,
born and bred in the Northwest, began her
playing career at Liverpool Polytechnic
in 1987, before moving to Waterloo to
establish a women’s rugby team in
1989. She has represented Waterloo Ladies
ever since and is now the President of
the club. Whilst at Waterloo Gill has
given up an enormous amount of her own
time to further the cause of the club and
that of both men’s and women’s
rugby. Commenting on the
news of her award, Geoff Richards,
England Women’s Head Coach said:
“This
is a great honour for Gill, one that she
thoroughly deserves. She has been a
phenomenal athlete and is now investing
in the sport through her volunteering
both in the men’s and women’s
game.”
RFU
President, Malcolm Phillip said today:
"Gill
was an excellent player at club and
international level and has continued to
be a great ambassador for the game. On
behalf of the RFU I am delighted that she
has received her award."
Jo Yapp,
England Women’s scrum half and
captain added:
“Burnsie
is a great player and has done so much
for the game. She is a great role model
for all players and it is fantastic that
she has been formally recognised for all
her efforts.”
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