England’s Kildunne Inspires Gloucester-Hartpury to Dominant PWR Victory
England full-back Ellie Kildunne announced her return to Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) in spectacular fashion, scoring two tries and igniting Gloucester-Hartpury’s 52-24 rout of newcomers Trailfinders Women in a 14-try thriller at Kingsholm Stadium. The reigning champions delivered a masterclass in attacking rugby, with Kildunne’s Six Nations form carrying over to the club stage.
Kildunne’s Try-Scoring Heroics
Fresh off her standout Women’s Six Nations campaign, the 24-year-old showcased her world-class pace and vision:
– First Try (18’): Sliced through Trailfinders’ defense with a lightning sidestep to score under the posts.
– Second Try (52’): A 60-meter solo sprint, leaving defenders stranded, cementing her status as one of women’s rugby’s most electrifying players.
Kildunne also assisted another try, proving pivotal in Gloucester’s high-octane attack.
Team Effort Seals Commanding Win
While Kildunne stole headlines, Gloucester-Hartpury’s depth shone:
– Wingers Emma Sing and Mia Venner scored braces.
– Fly-half Lleucu George added 12 points with six conversions.
– Trailfinders’ Sydney Gregson and Harriet Millar-Mills scored consolation tries but struggled defensively.
Post-Match Reactions
- Kildunne: “Starting the PWR season with a win at Kingsholm is special. We’re building something big here.”
- Coach Sean Lynn (Gloucester): “Attacking intent was excellent, but we’ll tighten our defense.”
- Giselle Mather (Trailfinders): “A tough debut, but we’ll grow from this.”
PWR Season Outlook
The 2024-25 PWR campaign promises fierce competition, with Gloucester-Hartpury laying down an early marker. Rivals like Saracens and Bristol Bears will aim to respond as England’s World Cup stars return to club action.
Final Score: Gloucester-Hartpury 52 – 24 Trailfinders Women
