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The Guardian // Sport // Rugby Union

Ellie Kildunne: ‘Women’s rugby is on the rise. The level has really gone up’

Saturday 23rd November 2024, 8:00AM

Harlequins and England back is one of the world’s elite and is in demand across different leagues and codesBy Gavin Willacy for No Helmets RequiredEllie Kildunne wants to be considered the best rugby player in the world and could take a step towards that accolade on Sunday by being crowned women’s 15s player of the year. The England full-back is shortlisted at World Rugby’s swanky event in Monaco, hours after taking her Harlequins side to Saracens for a London derby.Having won every game with England this year, and played sevens in the Olympics for Great Britain, Kildunne says she may need to test her versatility in the best 13-a-side competition on earth: Australia’s National Rugby League Women’s Premiership. Continue reading...

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