How Rugby Made Me: Abbie Ward

An exclusive interview brought to you by British Airways… Bristol Bears & England lock, Abbie Ward is the first woman to benefit from the RFU’s maternity policy. In late January this year, she announced she was pregnant & over the summer, she gave birth to beautiful baby, Hallie. So, Abbie’s good friend, former teammate and fellow mother, Katy Daley-McLean headed to Bears’ High Performance Centre to talk all things motherhood and her journey back to the pitch… which could be very soon…
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[@beewalkerqt]

What a great, measured, interesting interview. Abbie's face at the end of the World Cup is stuck in my mind so I was always happy for her to have something big and exciting to look forward to. It's a fascinating conversation and I hope her example continues to inspire those around her looking to have a family earlier. We've seen so many partners support those in the men's game through long careers so hopefully that support is there just as much for the women's game. And here's to great aunties!!

[@helenS_101]

Great interview KDM - you have a fantastic interview style. More please. Can't wait to see Abbie back playing esp in an England shirt!

[@bengreatorex502]

Fabulous interview.

[@MrSvender]

KDM nice to see ya and Abbie Good luck Hope to see you in a white shirt soon ! And best regards to Hubby & Hallie.

[@timlees63]

Really enjoyed the interview of one mother to another. Bit strange that there was no reference to Vicki Cornborough who is in a similar situation having given birth and hopefully also coming back to rugby.

[@davidharvey4059]

I love women's rugby, it's almost the way men's club rugby used to be But talk of caesarian sections, that's new, even for me

[@expressoevangelism80]

Just checking…. Is it amazing?

[@itellyouwhy6957]

Trying to ram women's rugby down our throats isn't working. It was a men's rugby channel. Trying to piggyback the woman's game onto the back of this channel isn't working. Just imagine how bad the viewing figures would be if they had to start their own channel up and do all the heavy lifting themselves. The women's section of this channel is the bin juice.

[@uncletungsten5253]

This is an assault to our senses and a waste of our eyes!!!

[@Stand663]

I actually enjoy watching Womens rugby, especially Red Rose’s. They really work as a team. Men are more individual. I cant wait for the next World Cup, 2025.

[@uncletungsten5253]

LOL!!!!!🤣🤣🤣