Ellie Kildunne has long been one of England\u2019s most electrifying talents on the pitch \u2014 and off it, her personal life has also drawn plenty of interest.<\/p>\n
Join the\u00a0RUCK\u2019s WhatsApp community here<\/a>\u00a0and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.<\/p>\n The Red Roses star was previously in a relationship with Cameron Sommerville-Bailey, a director at Complete Renovations, with the pair even stepping out together at the World Rugby Awards in 2024.<\/p>\n However, he was notably absent from Ellie\u2019s family and friends at the recent final, and fans have since spotted that the fullback has removed their couple highlights tab from her Instagram.<\/p>\n Once seemingly inseparable, the pair regularly featured on each other\u2019s social media \u2014 but those posts dried up back in February.<\/p>\n In recent months, rumours have circulated that the couple had gone their separate ways, and Ellie has now confirmed the split in a candid interview.<\/p>\n She told the Guardian<\/a>: So, is there a new boot cleaner on the scene?<\/p>\n \u201cNo, there is not.\u201d<\/p>\n For now, Kildunne insists romance is taking a back seat, with little time to think about her love life amid a packed schedule of rugby, a podcast series and a growing list of promotional commitments.<\/p>\n RUGBY POWER COUPLES:<\/p>\n 20. Ben White & Jodie Burridge<\/p>\n Scotland\u2019s fiery scrum-half and British tennis ace Jodie bring the heat wherever they go \u2014 sporty, ambitious, and full of energy.<\/p>\n 19. George Ford & Atdhetare Hoxha<\/p>\n England\u2019s composed fly-half and his elegant fianc\u00e9e keep things classic and classy. A quiet power couple in every sense.<\/p>\n 18. Maro Itoje & Mimi Itoje<\/p>\n Understated, intelligent, and effortlessly cool. England\u2019s cerebral lock and his stylish wife keep the spotlight where it belongs \u2014 on excellence.<\/p>\n 17. Joe Marchant & Hollie Shearer<\/p>\n A rugby star meets football royalty\u2019s daughter \u2014 the son-in-law Alan Shearer didn\u2019t know he needed! A fun, media-friendly modern pair.<\/p>\n 16. Marcus Smith & Beth Dolling<\/p>\n England\u2019s flair player and his model-singer girlfriend bring fashion and flair to the rugby world. A young couple with superstar potential.<\/p>\n 15. Simon Easterby & Sarra Elgan<\/p>\n Ireland\u2019s forwards coach and the Welsh presenter are a rugby broadcasting dream team \u2014 brains, beauty, and a shared love of the game.<\/p>\n 14. Finn Russell & Emma Canning<\/p>\n The Scottish playmaker and his multi-talented heptathlete partner are electric \u2014 charm, cheek, and competitiveness rolled into one.<\/p>\n 13. Eben Etzebeth & Anlia van Rensburg<\/p>\n The Springbok enforcer and South African singer-songwriter embody raw passion and power \u2014 rugby grit meets glamour.<\/p>\n CONTINUES ON PAGE TWO<\/a><\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n
\u201cWe split just before the Six Nations. It was very amicable. We lived together for four-five years. I still love him to pieces, but it was the best for where we are. I couldn\u2019t have asked for someone better, right down to washing my boots. It was his love language!\u201d<\/p>\n