Emily is growing in confidence as career takes off

It has been a rapid rise to success on the rugby pitch for Stirling County winger Emily Norval as she tries to add to her international tally this week.

- STUART MCFARLANE

The speedster impressed as part of the Scotland's under-20 team beaten on the opening round of games in the Six Nations Super Series in Caerphilly, with Norval notching one of the trio of Scottish scores with a fabulous sidestep and flying finish.

They were defeated by England 31-17 in that match, with the next game against their Welsh hosts this evening (Friday).

But Norval has been explaining about her own short journey in the sport - and is full of praise for the role of her County teammates - and head coach Mark Ainsworth for helping her find - and fulfil - her potential.

Speaking to the Scottish Rugby website, Norval said: “I always saw myself going on to represent Scotland in hockey but I grew up in a rugby family; my dad is rugby daft.