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Alev Kelter signs extended Loughborough Lightning contract

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

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Keia Mae Sagapolu Sanele signs for Lightning

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

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Grace Moore commits future to Trailfinders

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

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Haidee Head signs for Trailfinders

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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Tahlia Brody signs for Loughborough Lightning

Loughborough Lightning are delighted to confirm the signing of USA international Tahlia Brody from Leicester Tigers. The powerful back row recently moved to 19 caps for her country during the Pacific Four Nations series, having made her debut against Spain in March 2023. Brody’s rugby journey started as an 18-year-old while at SUNY Geneseo in

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Niamh Swailes signs for Trailfinders

Trailfinders announce the signing of Niamh Swailes. Known for her versatility and explosiveness as a player, the 21-year-old arrives from Sale Sharks where she established herself as a consistent, standout performer. A Gateshead native, Swailes made her senior debut for Sale Sharks against Bristol Bears and began her rugby journey as a flanker before transitioning

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Bulou Mataitoga extends Lightning contract

Loughborough Lightning have locked in USA international Bulou Mataitoga on an extended contract. The versatile back joined the African Violets in 2021 and made her 50th appearance during February’s Premiership Women’s Rugby 2024/25 final round encounter with Trailfinders Women, at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. Capable in the centres, wing and at fullback, the 31-year-old

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Abi Burton signs new contract

Ealing Trailfinders have announced that Abi Burton has signed a new contract. The England forward has gone from strength-to-strength since joining Trailfinders Women in their inaugural year and has developed into a key member of the playing group. Having previously represented Great Britain in rugby sevens at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics, Burton’s explosive

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Claire Gallagher joins Trailfinders Women

Trailfinders have announced the signing of Canadian full-back Claire Gallagher ahead of the new season. Gallagher joins from fellow Premiership Women’s Rugby side Leicester Tigers, where she featured alongside newly announced Trailfinders, Meg Jones and Francesca McGhie. Since winning her first international cap in 2023 against New Zealand the Canadian playmaker has further honed her

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