Scotland’s most capped rugby player Donna Kennedy says seeing a record crowd of 30,498 at Murrayfield on Saturday “hit deep”, but she does not want this to be the peak, she wants to “make it the standard”.
Since the Scotland women’s team played their first ever Test back in 1993 versus Ireland at Raeburn Place, many people have championed and promoted the sport in this country, but not many as more as 115-capper Kennedy.
As a result, it was great to see cap number 10 and so many of the other 252 Scotland internationalists in the stands at the England Women’s Six Nations clash at the weekend to savour the special occasion if not the special scoreline as England were a cut above and won 84-7.
Kennedy took to social media after the game to say: “As someone who’s lived the journey of Scottish women’s rugby, this hit deep.
“I remember when moments like this felt a long way off. What we saw on Saturday was built on years of graft, resilience and belief from players who refused to accept limits, often with very little spotlight.
“This wasn’t just a game, it was proof of progress.
“To every player who’s worn the shirt before, to those wearing it now and to the young girls watching in the stands thinking ‘that could be me’ this is your moment too.
“The results will come. What matters is the direction, and right now Scottish women’s rugby is moving forward with purpose, pride and power.
“Now the challenge is simple: don’t let this be a peak, make it the standard.
“We’ve opened the door, now let’s kick it off its hinges.”
Over 30,000 people were at Murrayfield on Saturday – thanks to Scottish Rugby
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