England prop Hannah Botterman has announced her engagement to Wales international Georgia Evans, with the rugby power couple sharing the exciting news on social media.
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Botterman posted a beaming sunset photo of the pair, showing off her engagement ring in front of a heart-shaped floral display overlooking the coastline. The post was met with an outpouring of love from teammates, friends and supporters across the rugby world.
The Bristol Bears prop kept the caption simple, while the comments section quickly filled with messages of congratulations.
England teammate Morwenna Talling wrote: “Congrats guys 😍🤍”, while Meg Jones added: “Yay yay yay, so happy for you both x.” Red Roses hooker Lark Atkin-Davies also commented: “Huge congratulations 🥂🤍🤍🤍.”
The engagement marks another milestone for one of rugby’s most recognisable couples. Botterman and Evans have become fan favourites despite representing fierce international rivals, with England and Wales regularly going head-to-head in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations.
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Hannah Botterman
Botterman has established herself as one of the world’s premier loosehead props since making her England debut in 2017.
The 27-year-old has earned more than 60 international caps, won multiple Women’s Six Nations titles and played a key role in England’s historic triumph at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, helping the Red Roses lift the trophy on home soil. At club level, she has been a standout performer for Bristol Bears and is widely regarded as one of the strongest scrummagers in the women’s game.
Georgia Evans
Evans is an experienced second row who has become an important figure for Wales, combining a high work rate with leadership around the breakdown.
A regular in Wales’ Six Nations and Rugby World Cup squads, she has also impressed at club level with Saracens while balancing her rugby career with a background in strength and conditioning. Evans has earned a reputation as one of Wales’ most consistent performers and remains a key part of the national team’s plans.
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