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
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
Trailfinders have announced the signing of Francesca McGhie, one of rugby’s most exciting young talents. A 22-year-old from Edinburgh, McGhie is renowned for her blistering pace and sharp footwork. Comfortable anywhere across the back three, she brings a dynamic attacking threat to Trailfinders Women. After securing the Tennent’s Premiership with Watsonians in the 2022-23 season,
Loughborough Lightning have re-signed international forward Becky Boyd ahead of the 2025/26 season. Second/back row Boyd was earlier today named in the Scotland extended training squad for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, alongside her club colleagues Leia Brebner-Holden, Helen Nelson, Anne Young and Elis Martin. Boyd, 21, has enjoyed an incredible breakthrough campaign, featuring
Loughborough Lightning have re-signed Scotland international Leia Brebner-Holden ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 22-year-old was named in Scotland’s Rugby World Cup extended training squad earlier today alongside her Lightning teammates Helen Nelson, Anne Young, Elis Martin and Becky Boyd. Brebner-Holden arrived at Lightning in October 2024 from fellow Premiership Women’s Rugby side Gloucester-Hartpury, and
Trailfinders have announced the re-signing of Scottish international Lisa Thomson. Last season marked her first full season in 15s after a successful career with GB7s, and she has proven a key player in the squad, excelling at both fly-half and centre. Thomson brings a wealth of international experience, having represented Scotland at the 2021 Rugby
Trailfinders have announced the re-signing of Scottish international scrum-half Caity Mattinson, ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. Signed in 2024 from Gloucester-Hartpury, Mattinson has quickly become a key figure in the squad, known for her speed and expertise from the base of the scrum. Mattinson has accumulated vast international experience for Scotland since her debut in
Loughborough Lightning can today confirm the departures of Lucy Weaver, Katherine Baverstock, Amelie Anstead and Grace Deane ahead of the 2025/26 season. Scrum-half Weaver, pictured above (#111) made 17 Lighting appearances and prop Baverstock (#116) made 11 appearances over three seasons with the African Violets, while also playing prominent roles for the Loughborough University side. Winger
Ealing Trailfinders have announced the re-signing of Ella Amory. Amory joined the squad in 2023 and extends her stay ahead of the 25-26 campaign. Known for her quick feet, Amory combines her explosive pace with sharp decision-making, making her a dynamic and versatile playmaker in both the scrum-half and fly-half roles. Amory was part of
Trailfinders have announced that they are excited to confirm that Emma Taylor has re-signed with the club ahead of the new season. An excellent goal-kicker, the Canadian international has been a vital presence in the forward pack since joining from Saracens in 2024. Taylor has also had a standout international career, making her debut in
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