scoring a try in the 36–27 victory over Gauteng Falcons. Personal life Thirlby is married to Jess Garland, a former England netball international. In 2019 she was appointed head coach of the England national netball team. Like her future husband, Garland also represented England at the 2002 Commonwealth Games. They have two children. Thirlby also has a child from a previous relationship. His father-in-law is Chris Garland, a former professional footballer. References External links England Sevens Profile 1979 births Living people Bath Rugby players Commonwealth Games rugby sevens players of England Cornish Pirates players Cornish rugby union players England international rugby sevens players English rugby sevens players English rugby union players Gloucester Rugby players Moseley Rugby Football Club players Rotherham Titans players Rugby sevens players at the 2002 Commonwealth Games Rugby union fullbacks Rugby union players from Redruth Rugby union wings Saracens F.C. players