England rugby player Delaney Burns is preparing for a potential seventh cap against Australia this Saturday, viewing the WXV Global Series as a significant opportunity. The 24-year-old second-row hopes to establish herself as a more experienced forward within the squad.
Burns earned her first three caps for England in 2023, followed by three more in the 2026 Six Nations squad. She describes the WXV Global Series as the "first kind of campaign that I've been brought in from the start."
Off the field, Burns works with the Bristol Bears Foundation, coaching and giving talks to girls in schools across the greater Bristol area. This work covers topics beyond rugby, including the menstrual cycle, body image, social media effects, and mental and physical safety. Her efforts have contributed to the launch of a South Bristol girls team, which has attracted 50-60 players.