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Daisy Hibbert-Jones (born 21 August 2002) is an English rugby union player. She plays for England internationally and Loughborough Lightning in the Premiership Women's Rugby.
Early life and education
Daisy Hibbert-Jones was born on 21 August 2002 in Birkenhead, England.[1][2] She was educated at Moulton College.[3]
Club career
Despite severe injuries early in her career (rupture of the anterior cruciate and medial lateral ligaments, tear of the meniscus at the age of 17), Hibbert-Jones joined the Sale Sharks, where in addition to her sporting activity she became involved in particular with children with Down syndrome.[4]
In 2022, Hibbert-Jones joined the Loughborough Lightning.[2] In 2023, by scoring a try in the seventh second of a match, according to the British specialist press, she broke the world record for the fastest try recorded.[5]
In the 2024-25 season, Hibbert-Jones, who was named co-captain, became she the player in her club that accumulated the most playing time and received the title of best player of the season.[2]
Ahead of the 2025–26 season, Hibbert-Jones was appointed sole captain of the Lightning.[3]
Hibbert-Jones has also worked as a coach, first with the Northampton Saints and then at Moulton College.[3]
International career
After playing for the England under-20 team, Hibbert-Jones made her international debut with the England national team on 20 October 2023 in Wellington in a match against Australia.[3][1]
In March 2026, Hibbert-Jones was named to the England squad that went on to win the Women's Six Nations Championship.[6]
References
- "Daisy Hibbert-Jones". rugbydatabase.co.nz. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- "Daisy Hibbert-Jones signs new contract with Loughborough Lightning". lightningrugby.co.uk. 26 January 2026. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- "Daisy Hibbert-Jones". northamptonsaints.co.uk. Retrieved 1 April 2026..
- Diamond, Sam (13 July 2022). "Daisy Hibbert-Jones named Community Coach of the Year". salesharks.com. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- "Daisy Hibbert-Jones breaks world record for fastest ever try, it's left everyone amazed". ruck.co.uk. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- "England Women's Six Nations 2026 squad: Meg Jones named captain as seven uncapped players make squad". rugbyworld.com. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 2 April 2026.