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OUR COACHES
Get to know the wonderful women who bring the team together
TAMARA TAYLOR
HEAD COACH
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Tamara Taylor is a legend of the Women’s game. Capped
115 times for England, she has represented the national
team in four World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014 and 2017) and
numerous Six Nations tournaments since debuting in 2005.
An illustrious career saw her lift the Rugby World Cup in
2014. In 2017, she was awarded the RPA Player of the year
award while playing at DMP Sharks.
Known locally through her dedicated service to DMP
Sharks and as an RFU community coach, she is highly
regarded throughout the North East by players, clubs and
coaches. Since hanging her boots up as a player, Tam has
become the Head Coach for the Sweden Women’s team,
while continuing to work for RFU as a coach developer.
FI GRAHAM
ASSISTANT COACH
Fi Graham started playing at four years old for London
Scottish RFC, and came up through the development ranks
of England Academies to England U20S.
She received her first international cap for England in Italy. at the European Championships in 2012, also winning caps for England Sevens. Sadly, Fi had to retire at only 26 years old due to injury. She is now working as a personal trainer and Strength and conditioning coach, while juggling the demands of a young family. Recently, Fi has been assisting Tamara Taylor
The Sweden Women’s National squad, focusing on S&C and skill coaching.