Women’s contracts mean their game can take off

SHANE WILLIAMS
WALES AND LIONS LEGEND

Chance to better themselves: Kelsey Jones of Wales is tackled by Ireland’s Hannah Tyrrell and Claire Molloy during the Women’s Six Nations
PICTURE: Getty Images

Seeing the pleasure and pride displayed by all 12 Welsh players who received professional contracts for the first time last week was wonderful and there can only be one way for the women’s team in Wales to go now. . . UP!
So many have fought for too long to get to this stage, but 12 full-time pros and 15 others on retainers should help to dramatically change the game in Wales. While it i...

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