Her story
Always true to herself
Eliza was a medical student at Birmingham from 2021 to 2025. She loved her family, her friends, running, skiing, wild swimming, travelling and adventuring - and she really loved being part of the Birds rugby team.
The Birds were her rugby family. When she came to Birmingham she was new to rugby and, in her own words, was not exactly a natural. She decided she wanted to be good and put the work in: asking questions, turning up to training and giving it her all.
By fourth year, Eliza was starting on the Nams team and scored her first try in February 2025. She was loyal, encouraging, fun, full of hugs and laughter, and always brought joy and enthusiasm with her.
