Sarra Elgan

Sarra Elgan Easterby was born in Neath in 1979 to Kathryn Rees and Elgan Rees, a former rugby union player for Neath RFC, Wales, and the British & Irish Lions. She pursued her education at Trinity College, Carmarthen, where she studied theatre, media, and music. Her career began with a role in the Welsh soap opera “Pobol y Cwm,” followed by her first presenting job on the S4C children’s program “Planed Plant.” She also presented for CBBC and was a member of the Welsh-language pop music group, Cic.

Elgan transitioned into sports broadcasting, beginning as a pitchside reporter for S4C rugby union matches after Ray Gravell’s death in 2007. She established herself as a prominent figure in rugby coverage, working as a presenter for TNT Sports and its predecessor, BT Sport. Her involvement in rugby broadcasting extends to S4C’s chat show “Jonathan,” where she has appeared alongside Jonathan Davies and Nigel Owens since 2018. Her career has included work with ESPN and coverage of the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 2021 for Sky Sports.

Throughout her career, Elgan has consistently delivered rugby commentary and analysis, solidifying her reputation as a knowledgeable and engaging presenter. She married former Irish rugby player Simon Easterby in 2005, and they have two children, Soffia (born 2007) and Ffredi (born 2009). Her dedication to the sport is evident not only in her professional endeavors but also in her personal life, as her father, husband, and son have all been involved in rugby. Elgan continues to be a familiar face in rugby broadcasting, contributing to major events like the Gallagher Premiership, Premiership Women’s Rugby, and the Quilter Nations Series.