Sarah Bern

Sarah Lilian C. Bern (born 10 July 1997) is an English rugby union player. She debuted for England in 2016 and is a member of their 2025 Rugby World Cup Champion side.

Sarah Bern

Bern in 2022
Born	(1997-07-10) 10 July 1997 (age 28)
Height	1.7 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight	90 kg (200 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position Prop Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2017–2018 Gloucester-Hartpury – (25) 2018– Bristol Bears – (80[1]) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2016– England 78 (150)
Medal record Representing  England Women's rugby union Rugby World Cup 2025 England Team competition

Early life

Bern began playing rugby as an 11-year-old with the boys at London Irish ARFC. She initially played in the back row before switching to tighthead.^[2][3]

International career

Bern was named in the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup squad for England.^[4][5][6] She was the youngest member of the squad at 20.^[7] Bern's scored a crucial try for England in their semi-final match against France to see them into the finals. She also won player of the match.^[8][9]

She was named in the England squad for the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup held in New Zealand in October and November 2022.^[10]

On 17 March 2025, she was called into the Red Roses side for the Six Nations Championship.^[11][12] She was named in England's squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup in England.^[13][14]

Honours

England

• Women's Rugby World Cup
  • Champion (1): 2025