Sophie Spence is an Irish women's rugby player. She has been working in DCU as the rugby development officer for the last three years. She has developed rugby in DCU immensely during this time for both women and men. Before Sophie became the rugby development officer the girls team could hardly field a team in division two due to the lack of numbers. Now there is 2 women's teams (division 1 and 2). Both reached their respective semi finals this year. The men's teams are also striving. This is due to the excellent coaches and trials made available to us via Sophie's connections. Sophie is now facing not having her contract renewed. Losing Sophie Spence will be a great loss to DCU rugby and DCU sport.