Meg Jones Urges Fertility Support for Rugby Players

The recent announcement of funding for egg‑freezing and broader fertility treatment in women’s football has sparked a broader conversation about reproductive health in women’s sport. The Spanish football federation and Chelsea have both pledged financial support, and the England national team’s captain, Meg Jones, has urged the Red Roses to “jump on too.” Jones highlighted the positive steps taken by football clubs on the Good, the Scaz and the Rugby podcast, describing the decisions as “class” and revealing that she and her fiancé, former Trailfinders and sevens star Celia Quansah, have had their egg count checked.

Jones’s candid comments prompted her England teammate Hannah Botterman to share that she and her partner, Wales player Georgia Evans, are also researching their IVF journey. The discussion has drawn attention to the growing recognition that female athletes can pursue both high‑level careers and family life without sacrificing either. By bringing fertility into the public eye, the Red Roses and their supporters hope to encourage more clubs and governing bodies to provide similar resources and support for women in sport.