Wales full-back Powell re-signs with Harlequins

Wales international Kayleigh Powell will spend another season at The Stoop after signing a new contract with Harlequins.

The 27-year-old has made 14 appearances for the Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) side this season, stepping in at both fly-half and full-back.

She was one of Wales' standout players in the 2026 Women's Six Nations, making 392m with ball in hand and crossing for a try against Italy in the final round.

Powell has also represented Great Britain in rugby sevens, playing at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Powell's re-signing follows the shock exit of England full-back and 2024 World Player of the Year Ellie Kildunne earlier this month.

"I'm pleased to be re-signing with Harlequins," said Powell.

"I feel that as an individual and as a club we have so much more to achieve. Our core values and the style of rugby we want to play excites me."

Head coach Ross Chisholm said Powell "has so much experience and talent in a number of positions".

"She is elusive in attack and a real rock in defence," said Chisholm.

"I feel Kayleigh has developed her game over the last few seasons and believe that this is the best place for her to continue to thrive and show how good a player she is."