Wales back Nel Metcalfe has extended her contract with Gloucester-Hartpury beyond the end of this season.
Metcalfe joined the Premiership Women’s Rugby side in 2024 having begun her career with Gwalia Lightning in the Celtic Challenge.
The 21-year-old won her first international cap aged 18 during the inaugural WXV Tournament and has gone on to earn 16 caps for her country, although a knee injury has ruled her out of any participation in this year’s current Six Nations campaign.
Metcalfe can play at full-back and on the wing and has scored six tries in seven games at club level this campaign, including a hat-trick against Loughborough Lightning in February.
“I’ve really enjoyed my time here so far and feel like I’m growing a lot as a player in this environment,” Metcalfe said.
“Right now, I’m focusing fully on my rehab and doing everything I can to get back to full fitness. I’m looking forward to being back out there once I’ve completed that process and feeling ready to contribute again.
“The standards here are really high and that’s exactly what I need at this stage of my career. I’m excited to keep building on that and see where it takes me.”