England's Tatiana Heard leads session at Malton & Norton

The 29-year-old will return to The Gannock on Sunday morning, where she will lead a training session and join supporters for a day of advocacy for grassroots women's rugby ahead of next year's World Cup, which will be partly held in York. .

Registration will begin at the clubhouse from 9:30 a.m. on the day of the event. Hurd will then lead a one-hour session starting at 10 a.m., followed by a photo and signing opportunity.

There are no prerequisites or special kit required for the session, and anyone can participate for free.

Later in the day, the club will also host an Under-14 Cup match and a Women's Mixed Team match, which will feature budding rugby players from a number of local clubs.

Mr Heard will lead a session with budding rugby players from 10am on Sunday. (Image: England Rugby) Natalie Featherstone, Women's Section Team Manager at Malton & Norton, said: “This is a great opportunity for our local girls to be alongside one of the world's best players, who actually grew up on Kirkby Moorside and first laced up her shoes at Malton. It’s a great opportunity to come and train,” he enthused. .

“She is an inspiration to so many and it’s really great for girls now and in the future to know that a career in rugby is possible.

“We are thrilled to have Tatiana back and to show her how far we have progressed as a club. “We are constantly strengthening our already great team, from five-year-olds to adults and girls. From rugby to rugby, we have women's teams for all ages, so there's literally a place for everyone!”

Hurd's visit is part of the Red Roses' initiative to see players return to their roots throughout November and give back to their supporters and those who have helped shape them into who they are today.

Hurd is a regular in England's squad and also featured in the match against France earlier this year. (Image: PA) The center, who grew up in Kirkby Moorside, was inspired to take up the sport by his older brother Ali and first laced up his shoes for a club at the age of 11.

Since then, she has become one of the club's most successful players, appearing in 26 international matches since her debut in 2018.

Domestically, she plies her trade at back-to-back Premiership women's rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury alongside fellow former Malton & Norton youngster Rachel Land.