Dahl, Torres and 'Keighley Queens' - the making of Kildunne
Summary
The article discusses the journey of Ellie Kildunne, an English rugby player, highlighting her early experiences in sports and her path to playing for England's national team. It describes how she improvised her way into a rugby trial as a youth and overcame challenges to excel in rugby and football before returning to the sport she loved.Key Facts
- Ellie Kildunne is 26 years old and has scored four tries in three Rugby World Cup appearances.
- As a child, Kildunne played rugby despite limited opportunities for girls and expressed interest in playing football as well.
- She created a fictional team name, "Keighley Queens," to participate in a rugby trial for Yorkshire under-15s.
- Kildunne played both rugby union and rugby league with local teams Keighley Albion and Keighley.
- She was the only girl on the field during her early rugby experiences.
- Kildunne eventually joined West Park Leeds to play club rugby.
- Her talent was recognized by future England coach Simon Middleton when she was 15.
- Kildunne made her England debut at 18, scoring a try against Canada.
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