England full-back Kildunne to leave Harlequins

England full-back Kildunne to leave HarlequinsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kildunne has become one of the most recognisable figures in the women's gameByMike HensonBBC Sport rugby union news reporterPublished4 minutes agoEngland full-back Ellie Kildunne, a figurehead for the Red Roses' Rugby World Cup win last year, is to leave Harlequins at the end of the season.The 26-year-old joined Quins from Wasps in 2021 and has scored 52 tries in 60 appearances.Harlequins were the defending Premiership Women's Rugby champions in Kildunne's debut season, but the club have been overtaken by the likes of Gloucester-Hartpury and Saracens as the preeminent sides in the domestic game.Quins have missed out on the play-offs this season. They have made the semi-finals only twice in Kildunne's five seasons at The Stoop.Kildunne's next club is yet to be announced.She was not quoted on Harlequins' announcement of her move, but posted a message to Instagram. , external"After five years at Quins, it's hard to put into words how much this place has meant to me," she wrote."I've shared so many moments here - on the field, in the changing room, and with friendships that will stay with me long after I leave."I've always tried to be the best player I can be, giving everything I have every time I step onto the pitch."For me, that's always been about being in the right environment - one where I can be unapologetically myself and work with those who truly value each individual and what they bring to the team."I'm incredibly grateful to the supporters and my team-mates who've inspired me to play the rugby I love."Things may not always be in our control, and I'm gutted to be leaving, I wish everyone at Quins the best for what's next."In October, Kildunne said she was open to the possibility of joining the breakaway R360 series, which aimed to recruit the biggest names from b...