Giselle Mather Leaves Trailfinders Women by Mutual Agreement
Trailfinders Women can confirm that they have mutually agreed to part company with Director of Women’s Rugby Giselle Mather ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Giselle has been a hugely influential part of Trailfinders Women’s beginnings. She led the bid to enter Premiership Women’s Rugby, and from there, she began building the programme from scratch, which included recruiting a whole rugby squad and staff.
We were privileged to witness some magical moments with Giselle at the helm during the 2023/24 campaign. Amongst these were the club’s first-ever try, scored by Courtney Pursglove away at Harlequins; the club’s first-ever win in the PWR against Leicester Tigers; and our final game of the season against Quins, a 54-27 victory over our London rivals, which displayed the attacking style of rugby that the team is known for.
Giselle Mather said: “I am immensely proud to have built the foundations for future success for Trailfinders Women. Building an elite premiership side from scratch has been an incredible project, and leading it has been an honour.
“Due to a difference in philosophy for our second season, we have reached a mutual decision to part ways. I would like to acknowledge the huge privilege it has been to work with the amazing and talented athletes and committed staff at the Club. I am proud of the momentum we have built during our inaugural season. I wish all those involved every success going forward.”
Managing Director Ben Ward: “I would like to thank Giselle Mather for how hard she has worked for Trailfinders Women and what she has accomplished. Building a new team is incredibly hard, and she led us forward in our first season in the PWR.
“Our style of rugby represents the Trailfinders way and has been enjoyable to watch. She is written into the history books at Ealing Trailfinders and Trailfinders Women. We wish Giselle the best for the future.”
