Jada Taylor. The NRLW's 'pocket rocket' | Chiming In EP027
Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player ManagerShow Notes
Jada Taylor announced herself to the rugby league world on June 23, 2022 when she ran from try line to try line to score a game breaking try for NSW against Queensland in an Under 19s match.
If you haven’t seen it - you should google it.
Millions of fans viewed the try both here and abroad - even movie star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson acknowledged her achievement.
FanaticsTV viewers might have already met Jada Taylor on Kenty Blitz, Footy For Real or Fox Sports where she is making a name for herself as an emerging media talent.
But who is this bubbly and energetic young lady who is regarded one of the most promising players in the NRLW.
On this episode of Chiming In, Jada Taylor shares her story. You will be entertained from start to finish as she takes a light hearted look at her career and her plans for the future.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 02:09 - Jada's famous try 09:10 - Origin camp 10:29 - Female heroes in league 16:49 - Growing up with RL 26:43 - Working in the media 28:18 - Women going full time in RL 31:49 - Jada's numerous injuries 34:33 - Pregnancy & the professional game 40:32 - Playing rugby sevens 48:50 - Fast questions Head to www.fanatics.tv for written versions of these interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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