Trailfinders Women are thrilled to announce the signing of Ireland International Grace Moore from Saracens ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Moore started her rugby journey at Streatham and Croydon RFC and has gone on to achieve great success in the game.

The back row is a dangerous ball carrier and was a vital cog in Ireland’s WXV 3 win and third-place finish in the 2024 Women’s Six Nations.

After signing on the dotted line, Moore said:  “I’m delighted to have signed with Trailfinders, and I can’t wait to start my new adventure here. I am looking forward to challenging myself to becoming the best player I can be and working alongside Giselle and the coaching team.”

Director of Women’s Rugby Giselle Mather said: “We are delighted to welcome Grace Moore to Trailfinders Women. She is a ferocious competitor who loves the physicality of the game and will impose herself on our opponent with ball in hand, at the breakdown and protecting our gainline! We can’t wait for her to get started.”

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Trailfinders Women are thrilled to announce the signing of Scotland International Caity Mattinson from Gloucester-Hartpury ahead of the 24/25 season.

The scrum-half started all five of Scotland’s 2024 Six Nations fixtures, impressing with her speedy and accurate delivery from the base.

Prior to her stint in tartan, Mattinson actually played for the Red Roses seven times, before qualifying for Scotland due to an exemption from the one-country-for-life rule.

Joining Trailfinders, Mattinson said: ““I can’t wait to join Trailfinders this season. The team plays an ambitious and exciting style of rugby, with a strong coaching staff behind it and I’m looking forward to contributing to the future direction as much as I can.

“Trailfinders is also a club that is passionate about growing rugby in the community, which is something that resonates strongly with me and my values.  Plus on a personal note, there’s the added bonus of playing with a really inspiring group that includes a lot of my old Warriors teammates.”

Director of Women’s Rugby Giselle Mather said: “Caity’s love and passion for the game shines through in everything she does. She is a hugely talented and experienced scrum half, a fantastic young coach and an inspiring role model. We can’t wait to see the impact she will have at Trailfinders Women on and off the pitch.”

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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.”