Trailfinders Women are very excited to announce the signing of Welsh international Carys Cox.

On her return from WXV in New Zealand, Cox joins Trailfinders following her departure from Worcester Warriors.

She qualifies for Wales through her father, having represented England at U20 level.

The centre/winger gained her 2nd and 3rd caps for her nation at WXV after making her debut against the USA this year.

Away from rugby, Cox has two first class degrees in Sports Science and Nursing.

After joining Trailfinders Women, Cox Said: “Its been a really exciting opportunity to join such an aspiring club which I am very grateful to be a part of. I am looking forward and motivated to helping the team progress and succeed in the PWR.”

Director of Rugby Giselle Mather said: “Carys joins us at a very exciting time in her career. Fresh on the international stage and brimming with energy and talent, we are really excited to be helping her develop that talent to make a real impact both at Trailfinders Women and on the international stage. A huge welcome aboard Carys!”

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.”

A new era for women’s rugby kicks off on Saturday afternoon as the inaugural Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby campaign gets underway with The Takeoff.

Four matches will get the ball rolling as the biggest stars in women’s rugby face off weekly in the hope of being crowned the best team in England.

This year sees two new sides enter the fray as both Trailfinders Women and Leicester Tigers play their first league games on the opening weekend.

Each open their account at home, with Trailfinders Women taking on Harlequins in a London derby on Saturday.

“It’s going to be everything,” Trailfinders fly-half Julia Schell said.

“It’s such an exciting time in women’s rugby in general, but also to be starting with a new club in PWR is such a cool experience.

“I haven’t played in PWR before, so getting to lead that legacy with the whole team is half the excitement, aside from all the amazing rugby we’re going to play this year.”

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.”

Trailfinders are thrilled to announce the signing of Victoria Laflin!

The winger signs from Worcester Warriors and brings a wealth of try-scoring ability to TFSC, displayed by her hat-trick against Sale Sharks in the Warriors’ recent 49-14 victory over the Manchester club.

The 24-year-old spent six seasons at Worcester before her move to Trailfinders, and completed a master’s degree at the University of Worcester in Counselling Psychology.

Laflin also represented England at U20 level alongside fellow Trailfinders Abby Dow, Cara Brincat, Ellie Green and Jessica Cooksey.

Upon signing for Trailfinders, Laflin said: “I am really grateful for the opportunity to play at Trailfinders. Giselle has been really supportive and understanding through this whole process, and the girls have all been so welcoming.

“Worcester will always have a place in my heart but I’m very excited to see how I can grow and develop at Trailfinders!”

Director of Rugby, Giselle Mather, said: “We are delighted to sign Vicky Laflin. She is a beautifully balanced and elusive runner with ball in hand and has a genuine eye for the try line.

“Her physical presence on the field gives her an excellent offload game too making her a very dynamic threat to opposition defences! We can’t wait to see Vicky work her magic for Trailfinders!”

TNT Sports Adds Rights to Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby to Strengthen Live Rugby Offering.

Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby will be shown on TNT Sports in a landmark agreement that will see more than 20 matches broadcast live on linear and digital platforms this season.

Representing an exciting new era in women’s rugby, the multi-year deal kicks off on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ on Saturday 18 November when Sale Sharks visit Bristol Bears (12:30 KO).

TNT Sports’ coverage of Premiership Women’s Rugby will showcase the best of women’s rugby, broadcasting one match each weekend this season, as well as both semi-finals and the final (22 June 2024).

The live action will be complemented by extensive and unrivalled coverage on discovery+ and the TNT Sports App, offering video highlights, match reports, and in-depth interviews, ensuring fans have access to the most up-to-date goings-on in Premiership Women’s Rugby, enabling rugby fans to meet and learn more about the stars of the sport.

The re-launched competition will feature nine sides from across the country for the 2023-24 season – Trailfinders Women, Bristol Bears, Exeter Chiefs, last year’s champions Gloucester Hartpury, Harlequins, Leicester Tigers, Loughborough Lightning, Sale Sharks and Saracens.

This league will feature the best players in English rugby including Marlie Packer, Abby Dow and Zoe Aldcroft and world stars like Beatrice Rigoni, Kate Zackary and Sophie de Goede.

Belinda Moore, Chief Executive of Premiership Women’s Rugby said: “This is a pivotal moment in the history of women’s club rugby in England, as we will see at least 21 Premiership Women’s Rugby matches broadcast live on TNT Sports and discovery+ this season.

“For the first time, this ground-breaking partnership with TNT Sports will allow us to create an appointment to view each weekend for our fans and clubs, fundamentally changing the profile of the league. Research from the Women’s Sports Trust shows there are 1.5 million committed women’s rugby fans in the UK, which shows the potential of this partnership.

“We know the standard of rugby played in Premiership Women’s Rugby is exceptional and over the coming season, a huge number of people will enjoy their first taste of the League, to share our passion for the competition.

“We are ambitious to deliver significant growth in women’s rugby in England as we head towards Women’s World Cup 2025 and this partnership with TNT Sports will help us deliver that goal.”

Scott Young, SVP Content & Production at Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe, said: “We are delighted to able to bring live coverage of arguably the best women’s domestic rugby competition in the world to TNT Sports viewers.

“There are many stories to be told across women’s rugby and we are delighted to partner with Premiership Women’s Rugby to tell these stories with a fresh approach that reflects the family-friendly, competitive nature of the competition.”

Upcoming matches selected for live broadcast coverage beyond the first week of the season will be publicised via the digital and social platforms of Premiership Women’s Rugby and TNT Sports in due course.

The re-branded Premiership Women’s Rugby competition replaces Premier 15s which originally launched in 2017. The contract for the rights to broadcast Premiership Women’s Rugby was agreed between TNT Sports and the Women’s Sport Group and strengthens its rugby portfolio with live Premiership Rugby and European Club Rugby competitions also screened on its platforms during the 2023/24 season.

For the full Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby fixture list click here.

Trailfinders are thrilled to announce the signing of Amelia Buckland-Hurry!

The experienced second-row signs from Worcester Warriors, where she had played since the start of the 2020/21 season.

Before her stint at Warriors, she played at Bristol Bears under Trailfinders Head of Skills Kim Oliver, then Head Coach of the West Country Club.

Buckland-Hurry, who first started playing rugby at Swindon RFC, previously represented the Barbarians against the USA in 2019.

When signing for Trailfinders Women, the second-row said: “I feel super grateful for the opportunity to play with Trailfinders this season after all that’s happened with Worcester Warriors.

“The players and staff have been incredibly welcoming and supportive, I can’t wait to be on the pitch with them for the start of the Allianz PWR.”

Director of Rugby, Giselle Mather, said: “Making the decision to bring Amelia to Trailfinders Women was a very easy one for me. She has a wealth of experience at this level, is very professional in everything she does and makes a genuine impact in every game she plays in.

“She works incredibly hard on and off the field and is an excellent fit culturally as she is hugely supportive of others and drives standards. We are delighted to welcome her to Trailfinders.”

Trailfinders were thrilled to see some of their pathway players selected for the England U18s training camp this weekend.

Five players from the Trailfinders Women Development Pathway were selected for the England U18’s Women’s training squad that took place this weekend at Warwick School.

Zara Green and Sophia MacDonald were selected from Cardinal Newman, along with Emily Lunn, Hayley Jones and Iley Bailey, who were all selected from Henley College.

Their selection follows a strong trend of Trailfinders Women players representing their country at U18 level, with Annabel Meta and Lauren Knowler recently representing England U18s before becoming senior Trailfinders Women players.

Head of U23s Oli Bishop said: “We are excited and very proud of the five talented athletes from the Trailfinders pathway that attended the England U18 training camp this weekend.

“They are members of Cardinal Newman School and Henley College who are our two U18 colleges that are the first major stepping stone of our elite pathway. We are delighted for them that their hard work and talent are being recognised at representative level.”

Trailfinders Women are thrilled to announce the signing of Ellie Green.

The fly-half, who has represented England at U20 level multiple times, signs from Worcester Warriors Women. Before starting this season at Worcester, she made 76 appearances for Harlequins Women, scoring 506 points, since her debut in 2017.

Green, whose father is a rugby coach, first played rugby at Sutton and Epsom RFC before her blossoming professional career.

The 22-year-old was called into the Red Roses squad for the 2021 TikTok Women’s Six Nations, having consistently been Harlequins’ top points scorer.

After signing for Trailfinders, Green said: ‘I’m heartbroken my time at Warriors had to be cut short as I was settling in really well and enjoying my time there. However, thanks to Giselle and Trailfinders I have the opportunity to continue my premiership rugby career and I’m so excited to get started.’

Director of Rugby Giselle Mather said: ‘Ellie is a young and talented fly-half who is going to make a huge impact at Trailfinders. She has a great skill set and possesses a wonderful right foot!

“She has an attacking mindset as a fly-half which will compliment the style of rugby we are looking to play and we are delighted to be a part of Ellie’s next chapter in her Premiership Rugby journey.”

Trailfinders Women are thrilled to announce the signing of Cara Brincat.

Brincat signs from Worcester Warriors Women where the back-row played for seven seasons.

Her first taste of rugby was at Hungerford Rugby Club and Brincat would go on to represent England at U18 and U20 level, as well as representing her country in 7s at U18 level.

Alongside her rugby, the 25-year-old works as an Investment Advisor at Sport England.

After signing for Trailfinders, Brincat said: “I am really excited for what’s to come this season with Trailfinders. For me personally it’s a new environment, a fresh start and a new challenge.

“The support from the girls has been amazing coming into the club during the middle of the cup block and I am itching to get on the field with them all.”

Director of Rugby Giselle Mather said: “Cara is a fantastic addition to our squad. Her impact on the field is relentless as is her attention to detail.

“Her contribution in such a short space of time has been recognised by everyone and we are very much looking forward to her taking to the field on Saturday.”

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