Ellie Kildunne
Ellie Kildunne is a prominent rugby player for England, recognized as the World Player of the Year for her exceptional performances, including finishing as the top scorer in the previous Women's Six Nations.
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McIlroy won the public vote for the BBC prize ahead of England’s Rugby World Cup-winning star Ellie Kildunne.
Rory McIlroy wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year for the first time – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-18
Ellie Kildunne is a standout player for the England women's rugby union team and was named World Rugby women’s 15s player of the year in 2024.
‘What’s my life like away from rugby? Chaos’: Red Rose superstar Ellie Kildunne on confidence, cowboy dances and why it’s cool to be different | England women's rugby union team
United Kingdom· 2025-12-07
Ellie Kildunne expressed her openness to the proposed R360 league, indicating interest in understanding it better.
Rugby unions have signalled disgust at breakaway league, but players may hedge their bets – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
England star Ellie Kildunne said she is 'open to anything' regarding the proposed new R360 league.
Ellie Kildunne: England star says R360 among a range of options for futureUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-04Ellie Kildunne, last year's world player of the year, scored a crucial try for England.
England wins Women’s Rugby World Cup for the first time in 11 years, outclassing Canada
United States· 2025-09-28
Kildunne scored a wonder try as England banished their World Cup demons to be crowned champions.
England win Women’s World Cup with dominant display against Canada – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-28
So often the flame that lights up an England display, and so it proved again.
Canada 13-33 England: Women’s Rugby World Cup player ratings | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025United Kingdom· 2025-09-27
Ellie Kildunne has rocket boosters in her specially designed white boots.
‘Kildunne and dusted’: Red Roses dialled up to 11 for emotional World Cup victory | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025United Kingdom· 2025-09-27
Ellie Kildunne scored a sensational solo try for England in the Women's Rugby World Cup final.
England beat Canada to win Women's Rugby World Cup in front of record crowd
Ghana· 2025-09-27Ellie Kildunne in sparkling form as they overpowered the USA with a 69-7 victory.
Hats, high fives and mauls: Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 – a picture essay | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025United Kingdom· 2025-09-27
Ellie Kildunne’s brilliant individual attacking sizzle will rightfully be in the spotlight once again with her efforts making the difference at times.
England outclass Canada to capture glorious Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025United Kingdom· 2025-09-27
Ellie Kildunne scored two individual tries in the semi-final win over France.
Women's Rugby World Cup: Final predictions - will England or Canada win?United Kingdom· 2025-09-26Ellie Kildunne is a rugby player who scored a try during her England debut.
Women's Rugby World Cup: Ellie Kildunne and her influencesUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-26
Star full-back Ellie Kildunne, Abby Dow, Zoe Harrison, Amy Cokayne, Aldcroft, Abbie Ward and Alex Matthews all retain their spots from the starting XV defeated by the Black Ferns three years ago.
Women's Rugby World Cup: England name unchanged squad for World Cup finalUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-25
Last year’s winner, Ellie Kildunne (England) was recognised for her exceptional 2024 campaign in which she inspired the Red Roses to a flawless season.
Black Ferns Jorja Miller and Braxton Sorensen-McGee nominated for World Rugby Awards
New Zealand· 2025-09-22
Ellie Kildunne produced two stunning finishes as England survived a scare to set up a World Cup final against Canada.
Ellie Kildunne double helps England end brave French resistance in World Cup semi-final – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-21
Ellie Kildunne returned from injury to score two tries, helping England secure a spot in the World Cup final.
Ellie Kildunne double takes England past France and into World Cup final | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025United Kingdom· 2025-09-21
Ellie Kildunne scored two tries in the match against France and is considered a key player for the final.
‘Absolutely incredible’: England captain Zoe Aldcroft relishing sold-out Twickenham final | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025United Kingdom· 2025-09-21Ellie Kildunne scored two scintillating tries that were crucial for England's victory over France in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.
Box office Kildunne dances rings around France but England’s final will be no waltz | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025United Kingdom· 2025-09-21
Ellie Kildunne scored two tries and was named player of the match.
« C’est le meilleur rugby qu’on a montré » : le XV de France défait avec les honneurs par l’Angleterre en demi-finales de la Coupe du monde
France· 2025-09-20
Ellie Kildunne scored two tries for England in the semifinal match.
England to play Women’s Rugby World Cup final against Canada after 35-17 win over France
Canada· 2025-09-20
Ellie Kildunne is an England star who brought swagger to the World Cup semi-final win.
Ellie Kildunne: England star brings swagger to World Cup semi-final winUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-20The full-back Ellie Kildunne was substituted when showing concussion symptoms and will not play in the quarter-final.
England outlast Australia to book Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Scotland | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025United Kingdom· 2025-09-07
Ellie Kildunne was a standout player for England, scoring two tries in their match against the USA.
Black Ferns’ World Cup campaign off to shaky start - OpinionNew Zealand· 2025-08-26
Ellie Kildunne's first-half score was highlighted by Ruby Tui during the analysis.
Ruby Tui is the BBC rugby pundit we never knew we neededNew Zealand· 2025-08-25
Ellie Kildunne, the reigning world player of the year, scored two tries in the match against the US.
England ‘just getting started’ after routing US
Taiwan· 2025-08-24
Ellie Kildunne is recognized as the best player in the world in 2024 and scored two tries in the match.
L’Angleterre sans pitié face aux Etats-Unis pour l’ouverture de la Coupe du monde féminine de rugbyFrance· 2025-08-23Ellie Kildunne scored her first try in the Women's Rugby World Cup, receiving deafening applause from the crowd.
England off to a flyer in 11-try Women’s Rugby World Cup mauling of USA | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025United Kingdom· 2025-08-23
Ellie Kildunne dropped the ball in the in-goal area but later scored.
England outlast Ireland’s resistance and stay on course for grand slam | Women's Six NationsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-12
Ellie Kildunne starred with a hat-trick in the Women's Six Nations and was named World Rugby's women's player of the year.
Women's Six Nations 2025: Ellie Kildunne stars with hat-trick in CardiffUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-29