Her rugby journey began at Tynecastle High School, when former internal Sarah Quick hosted a taster session. Sparking her love for the sport, she quickly ascended through the ranks, captaining Murrayfield Wanderers U18 to victory in the Brewin Dolphin Cup and representing Scotland Women U19 and U20 in sevens during the 2013/14 season.

Lloyd made her full international debut against England in the 2016 Six Nations opener at Broadwood Stadium and has been a consistent presence on the field since.

She scored her first international try in the 2016 Six Nations finale against Ireland in Dublin and added another during the Rugby World Cup qualifier against Spain in Madrid later that year. Her pivotal second-half try contributed to Scotland Women’s 15-14 win against Wales in the 2017 Six Nations.

Balancing sport and academics, Lloyd studied biomedical sciences at the University of Edinburgh, where she also played rugby.

Professionally, Lloyd has showcased her talents with Loughborough Lightning in the PWR, where she was described as a “try-scoring sensation” by former England captain, Sarah Hunter, after scoring 10 tries in just six league appearances. She currently plays for Les Lionnes du Stade Bordelais in France.

In 2022, Rhona was selected as part of Bryan Easson’s Rugby World Cup squad, playing in New Zealand. This experience was followed by a journey in which she played both 15s and 7s rugby, and was operating on a dual-contract between Scotland and GB Sevens.

Off the pitch, Lloyd co-hosts the podcast “Women Who Sport,” with fellow Scot, Sarah Bonar, aiming to inspire and empower female athletes. She is also an advocate for body positivity, sharing her experiences to encourage others to embrace strength and athleticism.

Hear more about Rhona in the words of her friend and teammate, Emma Wassell, as part of the Scottish Gas “Meet My Teammate” campaign: