Kathy Jenn

Kathy Jenn (born Katherine Emma Jenn; December 1971; later known as Kathy Garson) is an English former rugby union player who represented England as a flanker during the 1990s, including as part of the squad that won the 1994 Women's Rugby World Cup. She played club rugby for Crawley and Richmond Women, and has worked in housing and homelessness services for Crawley Borough Council. All four Jenn children were involved in rugby. Her sisters Sarah and Joanne both played for Crawley, while her brother Andrew played at youth level. By 1990 she was an established member of the side, playing primarily as a flanker and scoring tries from the back row. Her performances led to selection for regional representative rugby, including training squads for the London and South East team.

Jenn progressed into the England set-up in the early 1990s and represented England in a four-team international tournament in Toronto in 1993, where the side finished as winners. By 1994 she had established herself in the senior England team as a flanker, winning three caps and being described as an England regular.

She was part of the England squad during the 1994 season, when the team won the Women’s World Championship in Edinburgh, later recognised as the 1994 Women's Rugby World Cup. She played in matches against Russia, Scotland and Canada.

In addition to her international career, Jenn was selected for invitational representative rugby, including appearances for the Nomads XV.

By the mid-1990s Jenn was playing for Richmond Women, one of the leading clubs in England having moved from Crawley. In 1997 she appeared for Richmond against Crawley, facing her sister Sarah in a competitive fixture.

Playing style Jenn was primarily a flanker, although early in her career she also appeared in the backs.

Professional and personal life Alongside her rugby career, Jenn worked for Crawley Borough Council in housing and homelessness services.

Following her marriage in 2001, she has been known as Kathy Garson. She and her husband have four children. In later years she has remained associated with rugby at community level and has appeared at club events as a former England international.