Barrow Raiders Ladies have announced their first signing of the off-season as preparations continue ahead of the 2023 Betfred Women’s Super League campaign.
Bethan Lloyd has joined the club after impressing during our recent open trials.
Lloyd started playing rugby union at the age of 11 and went on to represent Cumbria at U15s and U18s level.
The 27-year-old went on to play for Carlisle and feature for Cumbria at senior level.
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Having left home to join the Army, Lloyd was introduced to their rugby league team by a friend and was encouraged to attend a training session.
After falling in love with the 13-woman code, she went on to play for the Army over the course of two seasons, alongside her work commitments.
She has since left the Army and lives in Whitehaven, working as a firefighter.
Lloyd is also still part of Carlisle’s setup during the rugby union season.
“It means a lot to be playing for Barrow in the Women’s Super League,” she said.
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“I was over the moon when I got that phone call to say I’d been selected, and I feel like I’ve been given a real opportunity to showcase lots of years of hard work.
“At the moment, I’m most looking forward to getting to know the rest of the team and putting in some hard pre-season graft.”
Barrow Raiders Ladies head coach Amanda Wikinson said: “Bethan is an athletic, skilful player who really stood out at our recent trials.
“She joins us as a loose forward, but with the qualities she has, we believe Bethan can provide us with real versatility within the squad.
“I’m looking forward to coaching her and am sure she’ll be a player to look out for next season.”
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