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Brought up in Keighley, Kildunne would fit big-spending Sale’s aim to bring world-class talent back to the north.<\/p>\n
However Sale, who have recruited Zoe Stratford, Tatyana Heard and Sarah Beckett from Gloucester-Hartpury already this summer, are not believed to be in the market for her signature.<\/p>\n
With fellow England internationals Holly Aitchison, Morwenna Talling and Amy Cokayne already part of their squad, the Premiership Women’s Rugby salary cap of about \u00a3250,000 could be a restrictive factor.<\/p>\n
Bristol Bears, who signed American superstar Ilona Maher on a three-month loan <\/a>last season and admit that the marketability of players is a key factor in their recruitment,, external<\/span><\/a> would also seem a logical destination.<\/p>\n However the Bears, who have endured a dismal campaign which is likely to end with them above only bottom side Leicester, are not thought to be in contention.<\/p>\n Kildunne has not featured in a PWR final in her career, and while three-time defending champions Gloucester Hartpury would be as good a guarantee as she could get in ending that barren run, they recently extended the contract of Emma Sing, who plays at full-back.<\/p>\n Kildunne’s friend and fellow Red Rose Jess Breach has been occupying the 15 shirt at Saracens.<\/p>\n A switch to Ealing Trailfinders, who earned a spot in the play-offs for the first time last weekend, have England captain Meg Jones at centre and are based in west London, would be most convenient as the nearest top-flight club to Harlequins.<\/p>\n Exeter, who have announced the departure of seven players on Thursday, could also have space on their roster.<\/p>\n “I am excited for what next season brings for me, but what it brings for Quins too,” Kildunne said. <\/p>\n “I wish them all the best, I wish all the girls a great season, and I know when I play against Quins – whoever it is for – I know I am going to be so welcomed at The Stoop by the supporters and the team as well.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n