Player Profile - Krya Howell

By Viks - August 19 2005
Player Profile - Krya Howell
Harlequin Ladies' 2nd row, Krya Howell tells all to our roving reporter........
Name  Kyra Howell Kyra Howell
Nickname Swampy
Position Second row as I am 6ft 4!
Birthday 6th December
Occupation Jack of all trades but retuning to teaching!
Date Joined Harlequins: Oct-03
Previous clubs None
Representative Honours:  None in rugby
Best Rugby moment Playing and winning at the Stoop
Worst Rugby moment Being knocked backwards over the try line by the Hove prop!
Rugby ambition To be the best I can and hopefully be a part of Harlequins success in the coming season
Why rugby Team sport, learning new skills and sociable with no early mornings unlike rowing!
Describe yourself Bit of a dingbat
Favourite alcoholic beverage: Turbo shandy
Other sports Rowing, cycling, climbing, hot curry tasting!
Favourite meal Mashed potato
Favourite film The Princess Bride/The Big Blue
Most likely to say: Probably more likely to squeak or make strange noises
Least likely to say:  “No thank you’ to a drink
Favourite quotation: “There can be only 1” - Highlander
Best holiday (why): Skiing 2004 – snow, sun & spirits!!!!
Claim to fame: Nearly being knocked down by Princess Diana when cycling to clollege