Lydia Ticehurst Represents England at the European Touch Championships

CRFC is proud to celebrate one of our own as Lydia Ticehurst takes to the international stage, representing England at the 2026 European Touch Championships in Vichy, France.

Lydia has earned selection for the England Touch Mixed Open squad, competing against some of the best players from across Europe in a highly competitive division featuring 13 national teams.

Representing your country is one of the highest honours in any sport, and everyone at Canterbury rugby is delighted to see Lydia’s hard work, dedication, and commitment rewarded with this fantastic opportunity. Having developed through the game while proudly wearing the black and amber, Lydia is now showcasing those talents on the European stage.

The European Touch Championships bring together the continent’s top nations for several days of elite competition, providing players with the chance to test themselves against the very best that Europe has to offer. Lydia’s selection is a testament not only to her individual ability but also to the growing strength and success of touch rugby within our club and wider rugby community.

CRFC has always taken great pride in supporting players as they progress through their rugby journey and seeing club members achieve representative honours is something that inspires players of all ages across the club.

As the tournament gets underway in Vichy, the entire Black and Amber family will be following Lydia’s progress closely and cheering on the England squad from home.

We wish Lydia and the rest of Team England the very best of luck throughout the European Touch Championships.

Go well, Lydia, and continue to make the black and amber proud! 🏉🇬🇧