Rochelle "Rocky" Clark, (born 29 May 1981) is an English rugby union player for

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. She represented at the 2006,

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and

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tournaments. Clark earned her 50th cap at the

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which made her 's second most-capped player at the time. She was appointed

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(MBE) in the

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for services to rugby. As of 16 March 2018, Clark has 137 caps. She was the most capped player in England international history, including both men and women, surpassing

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's men's record of 114, until Sarah Hunter received her 138th cap at the

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She credits hot baths and hard work as reasons for her success. She is a PT and rugby coach, and in her spare time is developing her media career. She regularly delivers motivational speeches at rugby clubs and after-dinner talks. Clark has a passion for coffee and taking her dog out for walks. Clark is currently forwards coach at Saracens ladies' rugby club . She aspires to coach at the top level in both club and international rugby, having gained her level 4 qualification in 2019. She also coaches the Buckinghamshire u16 Girls DPP.

References

External links

Rochelle 'Rocky' Clark's official websiteEnglish Player Profile
*http://www.warriors.co.uk/valkyries/players/index.php?player=110723&includeref=dynamic {{DEFAULTSORT:Clark, Rochelle 1981 births Living people England women's international rugby union players English female rugby union players Members of the Order of the British Empire Rugby union props Worcester Warriors Women players English rugby union coaches Female rugby union coaches Saracens Women rugby players Wasps Women rugby players Barbarian F.C. Women players