News that Alana Borland is to follow Amy Rule to an English PWR club – in her case Trailfinders – brings a further worry for New Zealand Rugby. For some time NZR has been troubled at the number of All Blacks attracted by big money to Japan. Now suddenly they have to worry about the
Trailfinders have announced the marquee signing of Alana Borland (nee Bremner), who brings a wealth of success and experience to the club. Originating from Christchurch, New Zealand, Alana has enjoyed a distinguished rugby career both domestically and internationally. Alana began her rugby journey at Lincoln University, where she became the first woman to play 50
Most sagas last longer than three years, but the last three years for Trailfinders Women have seen a host of adventures, shocks and about-turns. I’ll keep you waiting for the Big One.. They were one of two clubs allowed into the PWR league two years ago, along with Leicester Tigers. One oddity was that they
The PWR Cup is back to kick off a memorable season of elite women’s rugby Premiership Women’s Rugby is proud to announce the return of the Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) Cup for the 2025–26 season. A bold, future-focused tournament designed to spotlight and accelerate the next generation of English rugby talent. The PWR Cup will start
A Glance at Tigers and Sharks For the last few days I have been trying to assemble my thoughts on Leicester Tigers. Again and again I have had to start again; news keeps flooding in. Most of it is extremely worrying for the club that finished eighth out of nine last season in the English
Loughborough Lightning have announced that Alev Kelter has signed a contract extension heading into the 2025/26 Premiership Women’s Rugby season. Kelter made a try-scoring debut for Lightning against Leicester Tigers in November 2024 and would go on to cross the line seven times in 11 matches. She beat 62 defenders during the 2024/25 season, which
USA forward Keia Mae Sagapolu Sanele has joined Loughborough Lightning from local rivals Leicester Tigers. The 25-year-old from Tacoma, Washington, made her senior international debut in March 2023 against Spain and has moved onto 18 caps during the recent Pacific Four Series. Sagapolu didn’t play rugby until the age of 18 before progressing her career
We are pleased to confirm that back-rower Grace Moore has signed an extension with the club. Born in Croydon, Moore initially began her career as a winger before transitioning to the back row, where her powerful ball-carrying ability has made her a constant threat. Moore joined Trailfinders Women from Saracens ahead of last season bringing
Prolific try-scoring hooker Kathryn Treder has put pen to paper on an extended contract at Loughborough Lightning. Since arriving from Darlington Mowden Park in 2023, the 29-year-old has crossed the line a remarkable 19 times in 27 games. Her haul of nine tries in the 2024/25 Premiership Women’s Rugby was bettered by only seven other
Trailfinders have announced the signing of Haidee Head, who joins from Queensland Reds Women. Regarded as a rising star within Australian Women’s rugby, Head’s reputation as a versatile and exciting player stems from her ability across multiple positions. More recently turning out at openside flanker, a background in sevens rugby has provided a base for
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