Trailfinders Women welcome Leicester Tigers to Trailfinders Sports Club on Sunday 21st April, kick-off 14:00.

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Trailfinders Women are thrilled to announce the signing of Lou Dodd!

The 29-year-old previously played under Giselle Mather at Wasps, reaching two league semi-finals.

The centre is a sergeant in the army and is joining the army reserves next month to focus on her rugby. She has represented the army rugby and Combined Services rugby teams.

After joining Trailfinders, the centre said: “I am really excited about what’s coming at Trailfinders this season. It’s been a slightly slow start for me being injured, but I’ve already had the pleasure of using the incredible facilities at TFSC and have had brilliant treatment from the physios!

“I can already see the potential of the team, and I love having the opportunity to play alongside some of the best rugby players in the world!”

Director of Rugby Giselle Mather said: “Lou is an experienced centre, a very dynamic carrier of the ball and has a genuine energy and enthusiasm for everything they do in their preparation on and off the field.

“They already have premiership experience under their belt and have been a key player in the army rugby union side for a number of years. We are really looking forward to seeing the contribution they will make to Trailfinders Women, a huge welcome aboard Lou.”

Trailfinders are thrilled to announce the signing of Cassandra Tuffnail!

The Canadian International is a product of the Trailfinders Rugby Academy, having represented Brunel University Women’s Rugby.

Tuffnail made her international debut in a 66-7 victory over South Africa in March.

At Brunel, the Prop completed her MSc in Physiotherapy following her BSc in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph.

After joining Trailfinders, Tuffnail said, “I am so grateful for the opportunity to join Trailfinders. When I moved to the UK to complete my studies at Brunel University, I did not expect to be playing Premiership Rugby by the end of it.”

“I am really looking forward to developing as a player in this environment to become the best player I can be. I’m incredibly excited to be a part of this squad of strong women looking to make their mark in the Allianz PWR in our first-ever season!”

Director of Rugby Giselle Mather said: “Cassie has spent the last three years in our Brunel University pathway under the tutelage of Steve Wagstaff, our Head of Program, who has nurtured her talent to get her to this point.

“Cassie is a modern-day tight-head who scrummages well and is dynamic in the loose with great hands and a wicked turn of pace! We are delighted that she is to continue her journey with Trailfinders Women and hope that several others from our Brunel Pathway will follow suit in the future.”

Trailfinders are very excited to announce the signing of Charlotte Wright-Haley.

The back-row signs from Worcester Warriors, where she had played since the 2020/21 season.

Before her stint at Warriors, Wright-Haley played for Bristol Bears, and represented England 7s at U18 level.

The newest Trailfinder has a degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Worcester and has completed her level 2 and level 3 personal training and fitness qualification.

Upon joining Trailfinders Women, Wright-Haley said: “I’m really excited about the opportunity I have here with Trailfinders. It’s a great set up and all the staff and players have been so welcoming and helpful since coming into the set up.

“Giselle has been really supportive of the whole circumstance which has been comforting for me to start this journey. I look forward to the season ahead and and what this new chapter can bring.”

Director of Rugby Giselle Mather said: “We are delighted to welcome Charlotte to Trailfinders Women. She has trained with an exceptional focus and intensity since joining us which is infectious and will drive standards within the group.

“Her knowledge and ability at the breakdown is a definite X factor, evident every time she takes to the pitch and we can’t wait to see that in competition.”