Sue Day


Susan Margaret Day is an English female rugby union footballer who played fullback for London Wasps Ladies and for England.

Career

Day made her debut versus in 1997. She was selected for the 2006 Six Nations Squad. She appeared again for the 2007 Six Nations opener. She can play on the wing, in the centre or at fullback. Day played in three Rugby World Cups and is England's top try scorer with 61 tries in 59 caps. 'Daisy', as she is known to her team mates, is the top try scorer in IRB world cups, with 19 tries. After retiring from 15s, Day returned to the international game, captaining Simon Amor and Mike Friday's 7's squad to the 7's world cup in March 2009.
In 2013 Day became the first female president of Wasps FC in their 146-year history.
She was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2020 Birthday Honours for services to gender equality in sport.