Gloucester-Hartpury forward Ciara Cooney has been elected to represent the club on the first ever Women's Rugby Association players' board.

The Women's Rugby Association is an independent players' union that aims to drive change in the women's game by offering a voice to those that are involved deepest in it.

The inaugural players board features one representative from each of the ten Premier 15s clubs, as elected by their teammates. They are:

Beth Stafford, Bristol Bears Women,

Trudy Cowan, DMP Sharks,

Edel McMahon, Exeter Chiefs Women,

Ciara Cooney, Gloucester-Hartpury Women’s RFC,

Bryony Cleall, Harlequins Women,

Rachel Malcolm, Loughborough Lightning,

Georgie Perris-Redding, Sale Sharks Women,

Miça Evans, Saracens Women,

Ellie Lennon, Wasps Women,

Jo Brown, University of Worcester Warriors Women.

The Ireland international is delighted to be elected to speak for her new teammates on the players board. She said:

"I'm really pleased to join the WRA Player Board, and to represent my teammates at Gloucester-Hartpury.

"Giving rugby players in the Premier 15s a voice is an important step forward for the league, especially as the domestic game is going through an exciting period of growth. I have always felt strongly that as key stakeholders, players should have the opportunity to shape the future of the game, and we hope to make a positive impact."

Ciara Cooney elected to represent Gloucester-Hartpury on WRA board

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