Lauren Parfitt signs the first professional contract for Glamorgan Women
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 9:59 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Glamorgan Women captain Lauren Parfitt has signed the team's first professional contract as the club prepares for their entry into Tier 1 in 2027. Parfitt, who has led the side since 2025, will take a sabbatical from her position as a teacher to focus on her cricket career. The 32-year-old previously represented the Western Storm regional team and led the Glamorgan side to the League Two T20 Blast title earlier this summer. Glamorgan management intends to sign additional players from the current squad and Tier 1 professional teams to bolster the roster for their debut in the top flight. Meanwhile, the team continues its season with a One Day Cup semi-final match against Kent scheduled for September 13.
- •Lauren Parfitt is the first Glamorgan Women player to sign a professional contract.
- •The club is moving to Tier 1 competition in 2027.
- •Glamorgan will host Kent in the One Day Cup semi-final on September 13.
- •Parfitt previously led the team to a League Two T20 Blast title this summer.
- 9:59 AMYahoo Sports — Gammon becomes Glamorgan Women's second full-time pro
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Parfitt signs first Glamorgan Women pro contract
"Captain Lauren Parfitt becomes the first player to be given a professional contract by Glamorgan Women as they prepare to move up to Tier 1 in 2027.
"Batter Bethan Gammon is the second Glamorgan women's player to sign a professional women's contract following captain Lauren Parfitt.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 9:59 AMGammon becomes Glamorgan Women's second full-time pro
Batter Bethan Gammon is the second Glamorgan women's player to sign a professional women's contract following captain Lauren Parfitt.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 3:31 PMParfitt signs first Glamorgan Women pro contract
Captain Lauren Parfitt becomes the first player to be given a professional contract by Glamorgan Women as they prepare to move up to Tier 1 in 2027.
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