Trailfinders Women are excited to announce the signing of Canadian Kendra Cousineau ahead of the 24/25 season.

The Port Colborne native represented Canada 7s at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires in 2018, winning a bronze medal.

A utility back, Cousineau will add to the depth of the squad across the back line with her ability to play in the centres and out wide.

Joining Trailfinders, Cousineau said: “I’m super excited for this opportunity and really looking forward to learning from some of the best.”

Director of Women’s Rugby Giselle Mather said: “We are really looking forward to working with Kendra at Trailfinders. Her versatility, strong skill set and desire to immerse herself in this opportunity is very exciting and we can’t wait to welcome her to the club.”

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Trailfinders Women are delighted to announce the signing of Grace White from Bristol Bears ahead of the 24/25 season.

The young winger makes the trip east from Bear Country to ply her trade at TFSC next season.

White has massive potential, having previously represented England U20s and offered a reliable threat out wide for The Bears last season.

After signing with Trailfinders, White said: “I’m super excited to become a Trailfinder. I am eager to get pre-season underway and look forward to getting to know my teammates and  the coaching team.”

Director of Women’s Rugby Giselle Mather said: “We are really looking forward to Grace joining Trailfinders. Her strong, aggressive running in the wide channels makes her a genuine threat to defenders. This, coupled with her energy and enthusiasm for the development of her game, makes her a very exciting addition to the squad.”

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Trailfinders Women are delighted to announce the signing of promising front-row Kaylee McHugh.

The 19-year-old joins from Thurrock Ladies adding depth and youthful exuberance to the pack.

McHugh has shown promise early in her career and was part of Saracens Centre of Excellence, representing their U18s in 2022.

Joining Trailfinders Women McHugh said: “I’m so exited for the opportunity to learn so much from an amazing team of women and an amazing coaching group. It’s been a dream of mine for a long while to make it to this level.”

Director of Women’s Rugby Giselle Mather said: “We are delighted that Kaylee has chosen Trailfinders Women to make the next step on her rugby journey.

“Both Brett Wilkinson and Barney Maddison, our set piece specialists, are very excited to support Kaylee with her goals and ambitions. We very much look forward to the impact she will make.”

Trailfinders Women are thrilled to announce that Scotland International Chloe Rollie has signed with the club ahead of the 24/25 campaign.

The full-back has amassed 65 caps for her country, scoring 20 tries with her lightning quick feet.

The 29-year-old comes to Trailfinders Sports Club from Loughborough Lightning, where she was a key contributor to their attack, as well as screening the backfield brilliantly.

After signing on the dotted line, Rollie said: “ I am super excited to be joining Trailfinders. I think it’s an environment where I can express myself as an individual, and also share my experience with the squad.

“With previously playing alongside some of the players there, I’m sure I will slot in perfectly and I can’t wait to work with them, Giselle and the rest of the coaching staff in the upcoming season.”

Director of Women’s Rugby Giselle Mather said: “We are delighted to be signing a full back of Chloe’s quality. Her natural desire to attack from deep, her eye for a gap and her ability to ghost past defenders will see her work really well with the hugely exciting wide players that we already have at Trailfinders Women. Watch this space!”

Following their inaugural Premiership Women’s Rugby campaign, Trailfinders Women announce their 12 leavers for 2023/24.

Our first leaver, Elisa Riffonneau, has had a huge impact on the squad in its first year. The French international was known for her barnstorming carries and beautiful offloads during her time at Trailfinders, and added a massive amount of attacking flair to the pack every time she played.

Next to depart is Emma Swords. A regular feature of the starting fifteen, Swords offered a organised and composed approach at scrum-half.

Third is Sofia Rolfi. The young outside-back returns to Italy to focus on her studies with a bright rugby career ahead of her.

Next is Meya Bizer. Despite her season ending injury, Bizer was brilliant for the culture of the squad, bringing a positive presence to every training session.

Likewise, despite being injured early on, Charlotte Wright-Haley will depart Trailfinders after making a positive impact on the environment around Trailfinders during the 23/24 campaign.

Courtney Pursglove will also leave the club this offseason. Pursglove will go down in Trailfinders history, having scored the club’s first ever try away at Harlequins, which was also nominated for try of the season.

Our sixth leaver is Megan Brodie. Brodie will return to Ireland to continue her career as a teacher.

Finally, Lou Dodd, Sophie Shams, Sian McGuinness, Lauren Brooks and Jo Bucknall all leave the club for a different challenge.

Director of Women’s Rugby Giselle Mather said: “All at Trailfinders Women recognise the fantastic contribution our leavers have made to our inaugural season. On behalf of all of us I would like to say a huge thank you for the part you have played and wish you all the best for whatever comes next.”

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