Hannah Ruby Botterman (born 8 June 1999) is an English rugby union

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who represents Bristol Bears Women in club rugby and the

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. Botterman made her debut in 2017 against

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International career

In 2017, Botterman was called up to the England national women's rugby team after an impressive season at her club, Saracens. She made her debut versus Canada. Botterman played again for England in the 2019 Super Series San Diego and was awarded a full time professional contract by the

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for the 2019/20 season. She was part of the Grand Slam winning

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team. She was named in the England squad for the delayed

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held in New Zealand in October and November 2022. On 17 March 2025, she was called into the

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side for the

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Club career

Aged 18 she made her debut for

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during the 2017/18 season. She has been instrumental in Saracens winning back-to-back Tyrell Premier 15s titles, scoring the winning try in the 2017/18 final against

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. She has represented Hertfordshire, London & South East and England Under-18s.

Early life and education

Botterman began playing rugby aged four for Datchworth RFC and after eight years moved to Welwyn RFC. Both her parents were involved in the game, playing for Datchworth, as were other members of her extended family: her aunt, Jane Everett, was also an England international prop. Her uncle, Greg Botterman, played for England and Saracens. She was educated at Monk’s Walk School in

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. At 16, she attended

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. Before she was offered a full-time rugby contract, Botterman was a painter and decorator, as well as a waitress at Harvester. She also plays golf recreationally.

Personal life

Botterman is in a relationship with rugby union player

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References

External links

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