Meet the Leeds Rhinos stars representing Jamaica in The Bahamas

Leeds Rhinos stars Elychia Watson and Sophie Robinson are living the dream by proudly representing Jamaica playing Rugby 7s in The Bahamas.

Watson, 24, and Robinson, 25, play for Leeds Rhinos in the Women’s Super League but received call-ups to the Jamaica national team to play in the Rugby Americas North 7s last month.

Both girls, who were born and raised in Yorkshire to Jamaican fathers and English mothers, were made up to represent their Jamaican roots on the big stage in The Bahamas.

Speaking to Love Rugby League about her call-up, Watson said: “When I started playing rugby it was my dream to play for Jamaica as well as England.

“I am really proud to play for Jamaica and I think I’ve done my dad proud by representing Jamaica.

“My dad was shocked. He didn’t even know Jamaica had a rugby team because obviously they are known for athletics and things like that.

“My dad is my best friend so I’m always with him. I’m really in touch with my Jamaican culture and it was nice to represent my family.”

Watson and Robinson aren’t the first rugby league players to go out and represent Jamaica in 7s. York City Knights star Savannah Andrade starred for the Lady Crocs in Jamaica last year.

Robinson, a Grand Final and Challenge Cup winner with the Rhinos, says it is a dream come true to pull on the black, gold and green jersey of Jamaica.

She told Love Rugby League: “It is always something I’ve wanted to do. In league we don’t have a Jamaica women’s team yet so to get the call-up for this tournament meant everything.

“All my family were really proud that I got to represent my heritage. They were shocked! I didn’t even think my dad thought it was a possibility. He was really proud that I got to go out there.

“It is something that I