EP15: Deborah Griffin on life as RFU President, how she founded the women's Rugby World Cup and her love for Richmond FC

About this episode

Deborah Griffin discusses her journey as the first female RFU President and her role in founding the women's Rugby World Cup.

This week we meet Deborah Griffin, the first female president of the RFU, at her home club of Richmond FC to talk about her long rugby life, and how against all odds she established the women's Rugby World Cup.

People in this episode

Guest: Deborah Griffin

Topics covered

• RFU President
• women's Rugby World Cup
• Richmond FC
• rugby history
• female leadership

Keywords

• Deborah Griffin
• RFU
• women's Rugby World Cup
• Richmond FC
• rugby

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RFU, Richmond FC

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