Ellie Kildoon unsure of next club after leaving Harlequins

Raised in Keighley, Kildunne would fit in with big-spending Sale’s aim to bring back world-class talent to the north.

But Sale, who have already recruited Zoe Stratford, Tatyana Heard and Sarah Beckett from Gloucester-Hartpury this summer, are not believed to be in the market for his signature.

With fellow England internationals Holly Aitchison, Morvenna Talling and Amy Coken already part of their squad, the Premiership Women’s Rugby salary cap of around £250,000 could be a limiting factor.

Bristol Bears, who signed American superstar Ilona Maher on a three-month loan Last season and Recognize that players’ marketability is a key factor in their recruitment,, outsider Also would seem a logical destination.

But the Bears, who have endured a disappointing campaign that could potentially end with them bottom of Leicester, are not thought to be in contention.

Kildunne hasn’t made a PWR final in her career, and as good a guarantee as three-time defending champions Gloucester Hartpury can get of ending that barren run, they recently extended the contract of Emma Singh, who plays full-back.

Kildoon’s friend and fellow Red Rose Jess Breach grabbed the 15 shirt at Saracens.

A switch to Ealing Trailfinders, who qualified for the play-offs for the first time last weekend, have England captain Meg Jones at the center and are based in west London, would be most advantageous as the closest top-flight club to Harlequins.

Exeter, who announced the departure of seven players on Thursday, could also have places on their list.