Featherstone Rovers forward won Woman of Steel 2019

Tributes originate from clubs and RFL CEO

The Featherstone Rovers Ladies and England universal rugby association forward Natalie Harrowell has kicked the bucket, matured 29.

Harrowell won three tops for her nation and was a key individual from the Featherstone side that arrived at the 2017 Women's Super League excellent last, where they were beaten by Bradford.

An announcement from Rovers stated: "Natalie, 29, was one of the longest-serving players in the group, and a pioneer both on and off the field, winning the club's Woman of Steel grant in 2019.

"Natalie stayed a dedicated Hull FC supporter, yet as a player she was Featherstone completely, turning down numerous chances to play at different clubs. She was energetic about ladies' rugby group and developing the game, particularly getting increasingly little youngsters included having as of late taken on an improvement job at Wakefield Trinity. Our considerations and sympathies are with Natalie's young little girl Olivia and the remainder of her family at this miserable time."

The RFL CEO Ralph Rimmer included: "This is terrible news, and I realize all associated with rugby group will go along with me in sending their most profound compassion to Natalie's family, companions and partners."