Trailfinders Women are proud to announce a new and exciting partnership with Hereford Sixth Form College, creating a clear and professional pathway for student rugby players to progress through to the Ealing Trailfinders University Academy programme at Brunel University London, and ultimately into professional rugby. This collaboration brings together two organisations whose values are strongly aligned both being deeply player-centred and committed to providing young athletes with the support, education, and environment needed to thrive. At the heart of this partnership is a shared belief in offering real rugby opportunities, with players exposed to high-level coaching, competition, and professional pathways from an early stage. Significantly, Brunel University London are now competing in BUCS Super Rugby, the top university rugby league in the UK. This reinforces the strength of the pathway and offers students a platform to play and train at the highest university level while pursuing their academic goals. Ben Parfitt, Head of Women’s Rugby at Hereford Sixth Form College, said: “We are really excited to partner with such an ambitious and forward-thinking rugby programme. Their values truly resonated with us, particularly their “player-first” approach -a philosophy that has always been at the heart of what we do. Our women’s […]

We can confirm that Meg Barwick has joined Harlequins ahead of the 2025-26 season. Barwick arrived at Trailfinders Women from Bristol Bears ahead of the inaugural 2023-24 campaign, making 22 appearances in her first season. Barwick’s tenacity in defence and speed in attack made her a difficult challenge for the opposition and a great addition […]