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Rachael Rowe has scored eight goals for Wales Wales international Rachel Rowe has joined WSL2 newcomers Nottingham Forest from rivals Southampton. The 32-year-old midfielder is the ninth signing of the summer transfer window for last season's National League title winners. "I'm really excited to be joining Nottingham Forest, " said Rowe. "It's clearly an elite and ambitious club. The continued success is admirable and shows a huge commitment to invest in the growth of the women's game. " Rowe joined Southampton in June 2024 saying she was leaving Rangers after one year in Glasgow in order to be closer to home. "We are absolutely delighted to welcome Rachel to the club, " said Forest Women head coach Carly Davies. "Rachel joins us with a wealth of experience, leadership, and technical quality at both domestic and international level. Her qualities fit seamlessly with our vision for this team and the direction we are heading. " Having come through Swansea City's youth academy, Rowe began her senior professional career with Cardiff City and was part of the team that won the Welsh Premier Women's Football League in 2013. She joined Reading in February 2015 on a part-time basis before agreeing full-time terms in December that year following the club's promotion to the WSL, going on to make more than 100 appearances for the Royals. Following Reading's relegation from the WSL at the end of the 2023-24 season Rowe played one season with Rangers before returning to England to play in the Championship - now rebranded WSL2 - with Southampton. "Her versatility and know-how at the top level will be invaluable, both on and off the pitch, " added Davies. "She enriches our squad with her winning mentality and strong work ethic. "I'm confident she'll make an immediate and lasting impact for Forest Women as we continue to create history and build a legacy for women's football in Nottingham. " Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser 'Individuals must sacrifice ego' - Real Madrid's new era Transfer news & Mc Nulty Q&A: Latest on Garnacho, Wissa and Newcastle's striker options Revamped US Open mixed doubles divides opinion A revealing look into the life of boxer Tommy Fury A battle between two activists and a fast food giant Preview a unique new dating series hosted by Davina Mc Call Could a standing desk make you more productive? In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Who had the best Premier League debut ever? Video Who had the best Premier League debut ever? Which is the most beautiful F1 car in history? 'Sad to see' - Newcastle and Villa fans unite against PSR Meet the England players chasing World Cup glory 'America's Team' - the 30-year soap opera that is the Dallas Cowboys The rule that disallowed Eze's free-kick - analysis. Video The rule that disallowed Eze's free-kick - analysis Perseverance through resistance - the history of the Women's Rugby World Cup Arsenal profit from Bayindir error to beat Man Utd. Video Arsenal profit from Bayindir error to beat Man Utd 'Back with a bang! ' - Hodgkinson wins 800m in world lead time. Video'Back with a bang! ' - Hodgkinson wins 800m in world lead time 'People think I'm uneducated' - getting to know Wayne Rooney Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time. Video Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time 'He has made young players dream' - the making of Liverpool icon Salah Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away. Video Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.