Waterman holds a Level 3 Rugby Union coaching certificate. Great piece Nolli et al! All rights reserved. By English International rugby player Danielle 'Nolli' Waterman praised the commercial but commented that much of the story "still rings true with me today". She received a roster spot for the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup. She added: I am genuinely so passionate about this, I absolutely love the work that I do with Guinness around their campaign to Never Settle. These days many are saying similar things about Waterman. [20], Waterman joined Wasps Ladies FC in September 2017, playing in the inaugural Premiers 15 season in which the team finished third overall. Her stunning individual try for Wasps against Bristol last month would grace the flashiest of show reels. The fact that a brand as big as Guinness decided to invest - not just in the financial side of putting together an advert and a documentary - but also all their resources into promoting the increased diversity of the game and, with it being females around such an iconic moment in men's rugby, it is just amazing. Growing up with two older brothers it was far more about survival. To justify playing he said he had to make at least one tackle, otherwise it wasnt rugby. [15] She returned to the field in April 2016 at the Canada Women's Sevens scoring a try in her first appearance in the pool game against Ireland. Having beaten Italy 42-7 and Wales 52-0 the defending champions are regaining some of the feelgood momentum briefly lost following their 2014 World Cup triumph. Having represented her country in both a paid and unpaid capacity, Waterman has been on the frontline of the fierce debate surrounding professional 15-a-side contracts. I never knew quite how she did it.. Take Danielle known to all as Nolli Waterman. The girls not getting their gold last year was also difficult, but we did all get to witness the story behind the magic of New Zealand winning. Nolli Waterman: I considered ending rugby media career over social Among a variety of guests from the rugby and broadcast spheres, it is Watermans fellow commentator and pundit David Flatman who offers the biggest impression as he tells his colleague you have way more pressure on you than we do. After three months, I realised I needed to stop looking at social media and instead listen to my employers, the players beside me in the commentary box and the sporting giants who came out to support me, such as South African former player Bryan Habana. Waterman, who won the World Cup in 2014, was part of the project from an early stage and also starred in an advert by ITV along with ex-England team-mate Maggie Alphonsi to promote the story. A record-breaking crowd of 42,579 people witnessed the final play out at Eden Park, while millions across the world watched from home. The players will really feel the energy from these bigger crowds. Simone graduated from Cornell University with degrees in hospitality management and general management. I think more brands coming in and recognising the value of working across the sport, across all dimensions of the game, will then bring more financial backing.