# From Cambridge graduate to England rugby league cap: Mary Coleman's journey

Mary Coleman, a Cambridge graduate, admits she had never heard of rugby league before taking up the sport. Now she has earned a cap for England, highlighting an unconventional path to the international stage.

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- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/no-helmets-required/2026/aug/05/rugby-league-mary-coleman-wigan-england-cambridge-kent-world-cup-home-office) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:25:13 GMT