No bad hair days for women rugby players during the Six Nations

No bad hair days: For some of Ireland’s rugby squad, hair braiding is an integral prematch preparation. “It’s like wearing your match day kit... It's part of the uniform.”

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Detail of the ribbon in Leah Tarpey's hair after Kayla Waldron braided it in the changing room. Both are members of the Ireland Women's XV's rugby team. Photograph: Laura Hutton

Fri Mar 24 2023 - 08:25

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