Lineup: Trailfinders Women vs Gloucester-Hartpury

Trailfinders Women name their lineup ahead of Round 1 in the PWR Cup at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Barney Maddison has named lock Emma Taylor and scrum-half Brooke Bradley as co-captains for the opening fixture of the cup.

Recent signing Haidee Head starts in the back row alongside Annabel Meta and Charlie Holland. Holland returned to the field after rehabbing a long-term injury last weekend in a pre-season friendly against Richmond.

In the back line, Grace White starts on the wing after scoring four tries against Richmond last weekend. To partner her pace, new signing Isla Norman-Bell starts at fly-half.

On the bench are some familiar faces including Cara Brincat, Vicky Laflin and Ellie Lennon. Senior Academy players Crystal James and Scarlett Down are also amongst the replacements.

Kick-off is at 15:00 on Sunday 24 August 2025. Secure your ticket here.

Starting XV:

15. Niamh Gallagher

14. Rosie Inman

13. Emma Uren

12. Jess Cooksey

11. Grace White

10. Isla Norman-Bell

9. Brooke Bradley (cc)

1. Cana Williams

2. Niamh Swailes

3. Cassandra Tuffnail

4. Emma Taylor (cc)

5. Amelia Buckland-Hurry

6. Charlie Holland

7. Annabel Meta

8. Haidee Head

Replacements:

16. Hayley Jones

17. Crystal James

18. Kira Leat

19. Cara Brincat

20. Scarlet Down

21. Ella Amory

22. Ellie Lennon

23. Vicky Laflin