Ellie Kildunne announces departure from Harlequins at season's end
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:41 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
England full-back Ellie Kildunne will leave Harlequins at the end of the season. The 26-year-old, a pivotal player in the Red Roses' Rugby World Cup victory, joined Harlequins in 2021, scoring 52 tries in 60 appearances. Harlequins have struggled this season, missing out on the play-offs and only making the semi-finals twice during her tenure. Kildunne expressed gratitude for her time at the club on Instagram. Her next destination remains unannounced, though she previously showed interest in the proposed R360 series. Harlequins' chief executive indicated confidence in the club's future prospects in women's rugby.
- •Kildunne to leave Harlequins after five seasons
- •Scored 52 tries in 60 appearances for Quins
- •Harlequins missed the play-offs this season
- •Kildunne previously expressed interest in R360 series
- •Sale signed England captain Zoe Stratford for next season
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — England full-back Kildunne to leave Harlequins
- 4:39 PMBBC Sport — England full-back Kildunne to leave Harlequins
"England full-back Ellie Kildunne, a figurehead for the Red Roses' Rugby World Cup win last year, is to leave Harlequins.
"England full-back Ellie Kildunne, a figurehead for the Red Roses' Rugby World Cup win last year, is to leave Harlequins.
"England international Ellie Kildunne will leave Harlequins at the end of the season.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 4:39 PMEngland full-back Kildunne to leave Harlequins
England full-back Ellie Kildunne, a figurehead for the Red Roses' Rugby World Cup win last year, is to leave Harlequins.
- BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 4:39 PMEngland full-back Kildunne to leave Harlequins
England full-back Ellie Kildunne, a figurehead for the Red Roses' Rugby World Cup win last year, is to leave Harlequins.
- Sky Sports—England star Kildunne to leave Harlequins
England international Ellie Kildunne will leave Harlequins at the end of the season.
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