Outside the Lines: Celia Quansah

Gliding between positions for club and country, Celia Quansah has built a reputation as one of rugby’s most versatile threats.

Now lighting up the wing with pace and instinct, her game is defined by adaptability, confidence and a willingness to evolve.

Off the pitch, that same fluidity shapes her personal style. Effortlessly put together yet expressive, Celia leans into fashion as a way to showcase who she is beyond the game.

Whether she’s elevating everyday basics with carefully chosen accessories or stepping into something more refined, her approach is rooted in comfort, confidence and authenticity.

How would you describe your personal style?

Well put together. It’s usually a base layer, jazzed up by jewellery and accessories.

What does a typical off-day outfit look like for you?

Something comfy and casual, usually with a nice pair of joggers.

Do you think your style has changed since becoming a professional rugby player?

Definitely. I started in athletics, which is quite a glamourous sport, so when I transitioned to rugby, everyone found it quite strange that I wanted to look nice for training.

I dampened my style down for a while, to fit in with the squad. Since then, I’ve grown more confident to wear what I feel comfortable in, regardless of the setting.

Do you think feeling confident in what you wear off the pitch feeds into your confidence on it, or do you think that's just a completely separate thing?

Absolutely. I truly believe in the ‘look good, feel good, play good’ motto. I enjoy trying to look good and wearing nice things, so I think that definitely translates into my confidence on the pitch.

Matchday Celia vs non-matchday Celia - how different are they style-wise?

Very different. You wouldn’t catch me wearing rugby shorts on an off day…

I like to dress up, so tend to avoid sportswear. The only exception to that would be a lululemon ‘yummy mummy’ outfit, or something similar.

What does your pick me up outfit look like?

If I’m not feeling 100%, or am lacking a bit of confidence, I always revert to all black.

It’s not the most exciting, but I feel comfortable in it. I’ll scrape my hair back and add some chunky gold earrings and I immediately feel better.

Have you got any staple pieces that are your favourites, or that you've worn more recently?

During the World Cup I got in touch with a designer on Instagram (@yourhoneymoone) who created a custom corset for me to wear to the final. It was made from one of Meg’s jerseys and is probably the most sentimental piece I own, I love it.

Who or what inspires your style in any sort of way, whether that's teammates, social media, designers, or just life around you?

Pinterest is a big inspiration for me right now, especially if I’m stuck on what to wear.

How important do you think it is for women’s rugby to show players’ personalities and style away from the pitch?

It’s so important. Rugby and fashion are finally coexisting, which has been a long time coming! It sets the standard that you don’t have to look or dress a certain way to play rugby, you can be whatever you want to be.

We’re finally getting to see off pitch personalities and show people that we’re more than just rugby players. It starts to broaden the horizons, which I think is invaluable for the future of the sport.

What fashion trend would you bring back from the grave?

90s or 00s fashion. I’ve loved the introduction of the Y2K stuff, so I’d love to see more.