Great Britain Rugby Sevens Announce Giselle Mather as Women’s Head Coach 

Great Britain Rugby Sevens (GB7s) has announced the appointment of Giselle Mather as its new women’s team head coach for the upcoming season.

Mather is a distinguished figure in the world of rugby and brings her experience as a former player and a coach. She also received 34 caps for England, where she became a World Cup winner in 1994.

Mather has held numerous coaching roles in both the men’s and women’s games, including time with Wasps Women and London Irish men and was also the first woman to earn a Level 4 RFU coaching qualification.

Stepping into her new role, Mather said: “I am incredibly excited to take on this role with the Great Britain Rugby Sevens women’s team. Women’s rugby is on the rise globally, and to be a part of that trajectory and development at an international level is a fantastic opportunity.

“I look forward to working with the talented group of players that we have and pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve as a team.”

Ciaran Beattie, GB7s director of rugby added: “We are thrilled to welcome Giselle as the head coach of the women’s team. Her vast experience, vision, and passion for the sport make her the perfect fit for our programme.

“We have no doubt that she will bring fresh energy and perspective to the team, helping to elevate our performance on the world stage.”

Mather joins GB7s from her previous role as director of rugby at Ealing Trailfinders, where she played a key part in the club securing a place in premiership women’s rugby last season, where the team finished sixth in their first season in the top tier.

To find out more about GB7s and their upcoming season you can find out more here. You can also follow the team on Instagram @gbrugbysevens and X @GBRugbySevens.