England's newest Red Rose: Made in Worcester

Haineala Lutui made her debut in front of 77,000 people at Twickenham in England's Six Nations campaign against Ireland.

She's the daughter of former Tonga, Worcester and Gloucester hooker Aleki, first picking up a rugby ball aged 13 with Worcester RFC. She stayed with the club through to 18 in addition to training with her school at RGS Worcester.

Haineala rapidly rose through the England pathway, representing England under-18s, making her under-20 debut during the 2025 Six Nations Summer Series. She also broke through in to the Premiership Women's Rugby with Loughborough Lightning.

A very proud mum, Di Lutui, shares with Tammy Gooding how Worcester grassroots has led to a career that's only getting started.

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