Niamh Orchard

DOB | 26/05/2003 |
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Born | Purley, Croydon |
Height | 5ft 9ins / 1.75m |
Weight | 13st 9lbs / 87kg |
Position | Lock |
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Total Appearances | 8 |
Total Tries | 2 |
Total Points | 10 |
Previous Club | Sutton and Epsom |
Honours | England U20s |
Niamh Orchard started playing rugby in Dubai for Arabian Knights RFC. She moved to England in 2015 and joined Sutton & Epsom RFC. She then moved to Gloucester-Hartpury College and now studies at Exeter University. She is a key part of the university team, helping the side reach the BUCS final in the 2022/23 season.
Her first Chiefs appearance was in the Allianz Premiership Cup last season and she was part of the cup-winning side that defeated Saracens at Sandy Park.
Orchard made her U20s England debut against Scotland and scored a try.