Danielle Waterman

Sport

Rugby Union

Nickname

Nolli

Favourite quote

‘To succeed you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you’

Biography

Growing up I played pretty much all sports but I began playing rugby at the age of 5, and played for Minehead Barbarians Junior section with the boys until I was 12. I then found out about girls rugby and I was selected in to the South West Under 16’s team. After an under 16’s England Camp, I was surprisingly selected into the Senior England Academy Squad at the age of 15.

After playing for England Academy, I progressed to play for England ‘A’ and then I was selected to play for England Senior team at the age of 18, becoming England’s youngest capped played at the time.

I now have 35 full International caps and as well as playing in the Six Nations Championships and Two Nations Cup Tournaments, I have played in both the 2006 IRB World Cup and 2009 IRB Sevens World Cup.

Who is your role model?

Dame Kelly Holmes.

Who was your biggest influence?

My dad.

What is your proudest moment?

Beating New Zealand in the Amsterdam Sevens Final 2008.

What is your tip for young people wanting to take part in sport?

How do you know that you don’t like it until you’ve tried it?!

What is your favourite music/band?

I like all kinds of music but my favourite band at the moment is Kings of Leon .

What is your favourite food?

Vine tomatoes, I eat them like apples!!!

What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

Pain is temporary!

Competitive results

• Capped in 2003 and at the time was England’s youngest capped player.
• Currently has 35 international caps.
• In the team that won 3 consecutive Grand Slam Six Nations Championships.
• In the team that came runners up in the 2006 IRB World Cup.
• In the team that won the Nations Cup 2008 and 2009.
• Played for England Sevens team 2003 – 2009.
• Played in the 2009 IRB Sevens World Cup.