About Katy McLean
Born 1985. Katy McLean is a British rugby union player, teacher and rugby sevens player.
Katy Daley-McLean (born 19 December 1985) is an English retired rugby union player, who captained England Women. She also featured for Loughborough Lightning. She was thereafter bestowed with an MBE in the 2014 New Year Honours. As a part of Team Great Britain, Daley-McLean also placed fourth, at the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
McLean was later named in the squad for the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland. In December 2020, she brought her international career to a close.
Personal life Katy graduated from the University of Sunderland with a BSc in Sports Studies in 2007. During 2015 she was made an honorary fellow of the University. She also works as a professional teacher.
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Who is Katy McLean?
English rugby union player
When was Katy McLean born?
Katy McLean was born on 19 December 1985 in South Shields.
What is Katy McLean's occupation?
Katy McLean is a rugby union player, teacher and rugby sevens player.
What nationality is Katy McLean?
Katy McLean is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Katy McLean. https://biography.guide/katy-mclean/
MLA: "Katy McLean." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/katy-mclean/.
Chicago: "Katy McLean." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/katy-mclean/.
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