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EP15: Deborah Griffin on life as RFU President, how she founded the women's Rugby World Cup and her love for Richmond FC
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May 13, 20261:15:37
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This week we meet Deborah Griffin, the first female president of the RFU, at her home club of Richmond FC to talk about her long rugby life, and how against all odds she established the women's Rugby World Cup.
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