 Megan York was born in Newport, Gwent on 16 April 1987. , her official Wales Rugby Union biography states that she is tall, and weighs .Following her club form during the 2011-12 season, which brought her to the attention of the selectors for the national team, she was called up to the Wales women's national rugby union team for the 2012 Women's Six Nations Championship.She made her debut, being brought on as a substitute in the 67th minute against Scotland; Wales won the match 20-0.