ENGLAND women’s players are now entitled to 26 weeks’ fully-paid maternity leave as well as funds for children to travel to games with them. Pregnant players will be supported to start other employment within rugby. The RFU’s maternity, pregnant parent and adoption leave policy will “normalise motherhood”, says pregnant lock Abbie Ward. Ward said the policy will “give players the best possible chance of you definitely won’t get it. returning to play” after having a baby. While other Red Roses have become parents while playin...