Bristol Bears have locked down world class Red Roses lock Abbie Ward, after she signed a new two-year deal to take her into a fourth season with the club.
The 31-year-old, who has won 69 caps for England having made her debut against Italy in 2018, has co-captained the Bears during the last three seasons and remains a key leader on and off the field.
Head Coach, Dave Ward, said: “Abbie has been playing some exceptional rugby this season and we are delighted that she has committed her future to the club.
“Her leadership through some of the difficult patches of this season is what helped the team to achieve top four status, and she has once again led the most successful lineout in the league as well as being part of a pack that has dominated the scrums.”
Abbie Ward said: “I’m incredibly excited to extend my time with the Bristol Bears for another two years.
“It’s been a privilege to be part of this team and I’m grateful for the support from the club, my teammates, and the fans. We’ve achieved so much already, and I’m looking forward to pushing ourselves even further as we aim for more success in the seasons ahead.
“We have created something special at Bristol Bears, and I’m proud to be part of it!”
