Jade Mullen plays for Wales as they face tough World Cup group stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Jade Mullen, a captain of the Army's rugby union team, is representing Wales at the Women's Rugby League World Cup in Australia. Having only switched to rugby league earlier this year, Mullen has already played in two matches for Wales, where the team faced significant challenges, losing 76-0 to Samoa following a heavy defeat by England. Mullen's background includes success in rugby union, which she combined with military duties as a warrant officer. Wales aims to improve its standing in the final group game against Australia.
- •Jade Mullen switched to rugby league earlier this year.
- •Wales lost their opening two matches against England and Samoa.
- •Mullen is also serving as a warrant officer in the British Army.
- •Wales will face Australia in their final group match.
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — The Army Officer playing for Wales at a World Cup
"Jade Mullen's journey to the Women's Rugby League World Cup has been an unconventional one via rugby union and military service.
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