Trailfinders Women are pleased to have announced the signing of exciting back Sophie Ragg.

The centre, who is also more than comfortable playing on the wing, first started playing rugby after attending a Talent Transfer camp for the England 7s.

After impressing on the camp and then falling in love with the game, she begun to excel in both 7s and 15s which led to her being given the opportunity to study in America alongside her rugby.

She moved to Dartmouth College, where she spent five years studying Biology with a focus on Zoology and Environmental Conservation. During her time in New Hampshire, she was appointed joint captain of the first team and led the team to three National Championship Titles.

Since graduating she has been playing in the Premier Rugby 7s in America for the Pittsburg Steeltoes.

When speaking about moving to West-London, Ragg said: “I am so excited to be returning to England and playing for Trailfinders at what is such an exciting time for women’s rugby in this country.

“Joining this brand new team is such a great opportunity to create something incredible and I can’t wait to get started.”

Director of Women’s Rugby Giselle Mather said: “Sophie is a hugely driven, self-motivated athlete who is going to do great things in the Premier 15s.

“Her boundless energy and ability to see the positive in all situations, as well as her passion for hard work will make a huge impact at Trailfinders, both on and off the field. I can’t wait for her to get started!”

Trailfinders Women are pleased to announce the signing of Rosie Inman ahead of the club’s first season in the Allianz Premier 15s.

The fullback brings a plethora of top flight experience as she moves from Bristol Bears, a side who have made the league playoffs for the second season in a row.

Inman is a product of Biggleswade RFC. She first picked up a rugby ball aged seven and despite being the only girl in her team, laid the foundations for a fruitful career.

The versatile back, who has played both fullback and fly-half, combined her rugby with studies at the University of Bristol as part of her Masters in Biomedical Science.

Prior to this, Inman studied Biology at Durham University and got her first taste of Premier 15s whilst playing for DMP Sharks.

In her final year in the North East, the fullback helped Durham secure the BUCS National League title.

While Inman often lines up in the 15 jersey, she is certainly not out of place throughout the backs, having had  experience on the wing and at fly-half, as well as honing her skills as a goal kicker.

Over recent months, Inman has lifted silverware at Twickenham. She was on loan with Cheltenham Tigers which included their Championship Final triumph over Leicester Tigers.

Ahead of joining the club, Rosie Inman said: “I’m really looking forward to joining Trailfinders.

“It is an amazing opportunity that I am very grateful for. I’m excited to be involved with a team that is only going to grow and I can’t wait to get started!”

Women’s Director of Rugby Giselle Mather said: “I am really excited to begin working with Rosie. She is fully engaged in the opportunity and committed to working really hard to achieve success and I know she is going to make huge gains this season.”

Inman joins Canadian International Tyson Beukeboom and exciting centre/ wing Jess Cooksey in joining the club this week.

Trailfinders Women are thrilled to announce the signing of centre/ wing Jess Cooksey ahead of our first season in the Premier 15s.

Despite being only 22, Jess has vast rugby experience, having represented her country at age grade level, played for several Premier 15s sides and has also spent time playing the game in North America.

After breaking through at Gloucester-Hartpury while studying at Hartpury College, Jess was then called up to represent the England U18s side and Great Britain 7s. She then made the move up to Premier 15s rivals Darlington Mowden Park while studying at Durham University.

After two years with the Sharks, including playing for England U20s, she then joined Wasps in 2021, where she worked with Trailfinders Director of Women’s Rugby Giselle Mather. After a year at the West-London side, she went travelling to Canada last year to experience rugby in a new country but is now excited to be returning to England.

On her signing for the club, Jess said: “I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to be involved with Trailfinders this season.

“After several years of studying alongside playing, I’m excited to finally get the chance to shift my focus solely onto rugby.

“With the promising and dynamic set up at the club, I’m looking forward to what the next season brings.”

When talking about Jess, Giselle said: “Jess is a very talented and extremely hard working person.

“I am hugely excited to see what she will achieve when she is able to commit her time to exploring her full potential as an athlete and a rugby player.

“There are very exciting times ahead for her! Watch this space!”