Player Profile - Vicky Gallagher

By Michelle - May 11 2006
Player Profile - Vicky Gallagher
Viks has taken a well deserved break from committee this season, having captained the side last year. Viks also held the positions of Secretary and Social Secretary on the Quins Ladies committee prior to this
Name Vicky Gallagher Vicky Gallagher
Nickname Viks (original eh?!), yes there are many more, but I’ll plead the fifth thanks.
Position Back row
Birthday 14th March
Occupation Healthcare recruitment
Date Joined Harlequins: October 2000
Previous clubs Tokyo Crusaders
Representative Honours:  County cap (can’t remember which county!), Regional: London & South East North (2004-5)
Best Rugby moment Playing for Moody Cows in the final of the Dubai 7s, running onto the pitch with 28,000 people watching!
Worst Rugby moment Coming down from a lineout and snapping ankle ligaments, which put me out for a while.
Rugby ambition Enjoy playing for as long as possible
Why rugby I’ve always wanted to play. As a kid I was told that girls don’t play rugby. A neck injury stopped me from taking up the game whilst I was at Uni but I met the Crusaders coaches in a bar in Tokyo and they persuaded me to start playing.
Describe yourself Honest, loyal, friendly and approachable (except if it’s before my first cup of tea in the morning, in which case, approach at your own risk!)
Favourite alcoholic beverage: Bitter, red wine, Bacardi & coke (but not all in 1 glass!)
Other sports Scuba diving, cycling, running, swimming, waterskiing, surfing, snowboarding, rugby league, netball………………
Favourite meal Sunday roast
Favourite film Shawshank Redemption
Most likely to say: There's no "r" in Bath.
Least likely to say: Forwards, get there
Favourite quotation: “If you can’t take a joke, you shouldn’t have joined”
Best holiday (why): Touring around Africa with 4 mates. Saw so much wildlife and met some amazingly happy kids.
Claim to fame: I was once kidnapped by George W Bush's protection squad