The Army Rugby Union (ARU) is proud to announce the Senior Women’s squad, coaching team, and management staff selected to represent the British Army in the 2025 Inter Service Championship. Following a season of intense preparation, commitment, and competition, the squad has been finalised ahead of two blockbuster fixtures in May.
This year, over 50 players have been assessed across a series of fixtures, camps, and development opportunities, showcasing the growing strength and depth of talent within Army Women’s Rugby. Selection has been fiercely competitive, a testament to the exceptional standard of rugby being played across the service.
In a historic first, the squad conducted a warm weather training camp in Gibraltar, allowing players and coaches to focus on skill development, tactical preparation, and team cohesion in the lead-up to the championship. The camp marked a significant step forward in professionalising the women’s game within the Army.
Season Fixtures & Results
The 2024/25 season has seen the Army Senior Women’s team produce a series of commanding and hard-fought performances:
Won 74–0 vs Havant
Won 15–14 vs Portugal (National XV)
Won 17–14 vs Armée de Terre (Inaugural fixture vs French Army)
Won 43–5 vs Team Brunel
Each match provided invaluable insight and development opportunities for the coaching staff and players alike, building critical momentum going into the Inter Service campaign.
Director of Rugby, Lt Col Ann O’Flynn commented;
“This squad represents the very best of what Army Women’s Rugby has to offer — grit, skill, power and determination. With over 50 athletes considered this season, narrowing it down was no easy task for Head Coach, WO2 Sarah Mitchelson. The players selected today have earned their place through personal dedication, relentless effort and top-quality performances. A tough first-ever fixture against the Portugal national side and our inaugural pre-Inter Service training camp held in Gibraltar brought the group together in a way we’ve never seen before. Now, we look forward to taking on the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force with focus, belief, and pride.”
Looking Ahead: Inter Service Championship 2025
All eyes now turn to the 2025 Inter Service Championship, where the Army will look to assert their dominance against fierce rivals:
Saturday 3rd May v the Royal Navy at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham KO 1615hrs – Army v Navy Tickets
Saturday 17th May v the Royal Air Force at Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester KO 1100hrs – Army v RAF Tickets
The Army Senior Women are poised to compete with ambition and unity, ready to write the next chapter in their storied rugby tradition.
Playing Squad
Forwards
SSgt S Batley, AGC(RMP)
LCpl H Beacom, RAC
Cpl S Benavent, RAMS
LCpl K Brooks, RAMS
Spr L Brooks, RE
Capt C Broome, RA
Cpl A Carr, RLC
Cpl C Webber, AGC(RMP)
Pte I King, RLC
Gdsm M Komaitai, IG
WO2 R Metters, REME
Maj C Miller, AGC(RMP)
Bdr A Reynolds, RA
SSgt H Silcox, RAMS
Capt S West, RLC
Maj A Willis, RE
Sgt B Wilson, RLC
Backs
LCpl I Bibby, AGC(RMP)
LBdr A Carr, RA
Pte K Fitzpatrick, RAVC
Lt H Gilmour, RE
LBdr J Luveitasau, RA
Gnr A Marama, RA
SSgt J Mullen, AGC(SPS)
Cpl A-S Palmer, R Signals
Maj G Pearson, RLC
LCpl C Pursglove, RLC
Cpl F Scobie, RAMS
Bdr C Tweddle, RA
Cpl M Williams, AGC(RMP)
MANAGEMENT
Director of Rugby – Lt Col A O’Flynn, RAVC
Team Manager – WO1 J Harris, RA
Assistant Team Manager – WO1 P Dallaway, RA
Head Coach – WO2 S Mitchelson, RLC
Assistant Coach – SSgt K Dowding, RA
Assistant Coach – Capt S Jackson, AGC(SPS)
Assistant Coach – Mrs L Dennis
Assistant Coach – SSgt D Webb, RAC
S&C Coach – Sgt S Hobbs, RAPTC
Doctor – Capt J Hearle, RAMS
Physio – Capt B Church, RAMS
