Poppy Boyden

Poppy graduated from Cardiff University with a First-Class Honours Degree in Physiotherapy in 2022. Poppy currently works full time as a Physiotherapist for Cardiff Rugby Academy and Cardiff RFC. Poppy previously worked as a rotational physiotherapist in the NHS, as Lead physiotherapist on Nike Euro Sports Camp 2023 and completed 3 seasons at Pontypridd RFC.

Poppy has a specialist interest in post-operative rehabilitation and assessing and rehabilitating acute sporting injuries. Poppy is competent at providing Massage, Soft Tissue release, Dry Needling and various taping techniques.

As a younger athlete Poppy competed for Great Britain in Biathlon and was part of the English Talent Programme for Modern Pentathlon - giving her first-hand experience of what it takes to manage injuries alongside high training demands. More recently Poppy has completed Ironman Wales, Eton Dorney 10k swim and a Ultramarathon.

In her spare time Poppy also enjoys attending Commercial Dance, painting, playing tennis and playing the piano.