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Leanne Infante
Date of birth (1993-07-18) 18 July 1993 (age 31)
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017-present
2016
2015
2013
Harlequins Ladies
Aylesford Bulls Ladies
Richmond Women
Saracens Women
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International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–present
2011–2013
England
England Women U20
27
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10
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Leanne Riley (born 18 July 1993) is an English rugby union player. She made her debut for England against South Africa in 2013. She was also in the squad that won the 2012 Hong Kong Women's Sevens.[1] She was named in the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup squad for England.[2][3][4]

Biography

Riley began playing rugby at the age of ten. She also played hockey and netball. She is a personal trainer and has a BTEC Extended Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence (Rugby) and a Sports Massage Certificate from Southam College.[5][6][7]

References

  1. ^ "Leanne Riley - Women 1XV - Saracens Amateur RFC Limited". www.saracensamateurrugby.com. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  2. ^ "England announce squad for 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup". England Rugby.com. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  3. ^ Mockford, Sarah (2017-06-29). "England name their squad for their Women's Rugby World Cup defence". Rugby World. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  4. ^ "England announce squad for 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup". ITV News. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  5. ^ Asprey, Beatrice (2014-11-04). "Hotshots: Saracens youngster Leanne Riley". Rugby World. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  6. ^ Edmonds, Lizzie (27 February 2017). "Female rugby star urges schools to give girls chance to try the sport". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  7. ^ "Leanne Riley". www.surreysportspark.co.uk. 2009. Retrieved 2017-10-04.