British · London, England · Born 18 September 1985England's most prolific try scorer in women's rugby — a wing of electric pace whose 43 tries in 57 England appearances made her the most feared finisher in women's rugby union during England's dominant era of the early 2000s.
Danielle Sian "Nolli" Waterman was born on 20 January 1985 in Taunton, Somerset, England, the daughter of Jim Waterman, who played more than 400 games for Bath Rugby. Her rugby passion took hold during a family stint in New Zealand, and she attended school in both New Zealand and England before studying at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff. Waterman made her England debut in 2003 and went on to become one of the most consistent and decorated full-backs in the history of English women's rugby, representing her country across an international career spanning 15 years. She won multiple Six Nations Championship titles with England, and was part of the squad that won the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup. Waterman also excelled in the sevens format, representing England's national sevens team from 2009 and competing for Great Britain at the sport's Olympic debut in 2016. She played club rugby for Wasps Ladies across multiple spells, with a season at Bristol Ladies in between. Waterman was selected for the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup squad before retiring from international duty, and has since built a prominent career as a rugby commentator and broadcaster, drawing on her extensive playing experience across both fifteens and sevens rugby.
England's all-time leading try scorer in women's rugby, with 43 tries in 57 caps
Career Honours
- England Women's Rugby most capped winger of her era
- Six Nations title winner multiple times
- World Cup bronze medallist
| Club | Period | Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Saracens Women | — | — |
British Athletes