DOB: 08/08/1982
Playing position: Scrum Half
Previous clubs: Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Guisborough, NE Regional, University of Teesside
Favourite food: Homemade chicken parmesan
Favourite drink: Strongbow / Jagermiester
Emma's blog:
I was born in Middlesbrough in 1982 and have only just moved out of Britain’s ‘worst place to live’ having bought a house in the neighbouring town of Stockton. I attended Teesside Uni for 4 years doing a HND and then a Degree in Sports Studies, I stayed living with my parents during my uni days and am still confused how I managed to rack up more debt then anyone I know who moved away from home?!! My first job out of uni was as an assistant Sports Development Officer for Derwentside Council I then moved jobs to Middlesbrough Sports Development and am now back in Derwentside in my current role as a Community Sport Network Officer. I love my job but not the motorway I see for nearly 2 hours every day on my journeys!
I started playing rugby when I was 15 for Guisborough when one of my friends brothers told me they were starting a womens rugby team and I should go along, which I did and then I was hooked.. in more ways than one as I actually started my first game as a hooker! Unfortunately Guisborough dispanded and I then moved to Middlesbrough where my coach told me I was a scrum half! After a few years I moved to Hartlepool where I have played for the last 6 years, I was captain for the past 4 years and did a lot of the team organising behind the scenes.
This will be my first season with Sharks and I can’t wait for it to start! I’m really looking forward to getting to know everyone and working hard for the team!!