Ellie Kildunne says she felt alone after World Cup win
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- Ellie Kildunne said she felt 'really alone' after an emotional dip following England's Rugby World Cup win.
- Ellie Kildunne scored a solo try in England's final victory over Canada at the sold‑out 82,000‑capacity Allianz Stadium in September.
- Ellie Kildunne, 26, returned to club play for Harlequins four weeks after the World Cup triumph, facing Loughborough Lightning at Twickenham Stoop.
- Ellie Kildunne highlighted the disparity between the 82,000‑person crowd at the World Cup final and the 2,929 fans at the Stoop, describing the latter as a 'slither of the amount of people.'
- Ellie Kildunne noted that England's World Cup win was the team's first in 11 years.
Why it matters: The admission reveals that even after a historic victory, elite players can feel isolated, underscoring the psychological pressure of moving from a sold‑out 82,000‑person World Cup final to a modest 2,929‑spectator club match, a shift that can affect morale and performance.
