About Laura Keates
Born 1988. Laura Keates is a British rugby union player.
Laura Siu-Lan Keates (born 5 August 1988) is a Bahrainian-born English rugby union player.
Career Keates debuted for in 2011 and played at the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup in France. Keates captained the England Women's under 19 team in 2007. She injured her Achilles while preparing for the 2017 World Cup, and didn't play again for England until the 25 - 23 win over France on 21 November 2020. She was named in the England squad for the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup held in New Zealand in October and November 2022 but was forced to withdraw from the squad after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in training.
Personal life Keates studied zoology at Birmingham University (BSc Zoology 2010) and is studying dentistry at the same university
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Who is Laura Keates?
English rugby union player
When was Laura Keates born?
Laura Keates was born on 5 August 1988 in Selly Oak.
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Laura Keates is a rugby union player.
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Laura Keates is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Laura Keates. https://biography.guide/laura-keates/
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