For Kaylee Geerlings, rugby has always been part of the family. Twenty-one years after taking up the sport, she is still discovering new challenges—and helping the Dutch Lionesses build their future is one she particularly enjoys. From Sassenheim, Kaylee balances rugby with her work at daily deals website iBOOD. Away from the pitch, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, although sport is never far from her thoughts. With both parents having played rugby, her introduction to the...

Monischa Hieroms tried plenty of sports before finding one that felt right. An introduction from a friend brought her into rugby, and a willingness to try something new later led her to the Dutch Lionesses. Born in the Netherlands, with Caribbean roots, Monischa runs a remote business helping brands with design and automation, including websites, logos and marketing. Her route into rugby was far from inevitable. “I tried many sports when I was younger and didn’t fit into most. I wanted to try...

From left to right: A Greece Women player, Moray Gilland (Referee) and Vera van der Zwan Vera van der Zwan has played in every Dutch Lionesses match and captained the team in each one. Against Scotland this Saturday, she will experience something new: watching from the sidelines as a coach, helping the next group carry forward what she helped build. It promises to be an emotional occasion for the former hooker from Zwolle, whose commitment to the Lionesses has always been about bringing out...