When I was younger, going to a Rugby World Cup was not something I envisioned in my future.

When I was younger, going to a Rugby World Cup was not something I envisioned in my future.

England claimed a Women's Six Nations Grand Slam and fourth straight title against France on Saturday, but I could not be there.

I have been playing for England for five years and even during that period I can remember a time when people did not even know there was a Women's Six Nations.

I came to rugby relatively late, but I can remember the moment I set my sights on playing for England and since then the World Cup has always been a goal too.

The autumn campaign could not really have gone any better for England…

There are 28 Red Roses players on full-time contracts and the amount of time we get to spend together and the detail we get to put into our performances showed on the pitch.

If you have never watched women's rugby before, now is the time to tune in.