Wales name first 12 women to receive pro rugby contracts

The 12-month deals, a first for the women's game in Wales, came into force this week.

Wales' Siwan Lillicrap during the Guinness Six Nations launch at Tobacco Dock, London.

Full-time contracts have been awarded to a dozen of Wales' leading female players by the Welsh Rugby Union.

The group includes Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap and Olympics sevens star Jasmine Joyce.