England Rugby Star Ellie Kildunne Opens Up About Body Dysmorphia Struggle

England's rugby star Ellie Kildunne has shared her personal struggle with body dysmorphia, which she developed during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. Following her impressive performance in the Rugby World Cup, where she scored five tries, including a notable solo effort in the final against Canada, Kildunne revealed that she felt isolated and alone. She has now spoken out about her unhealthy weight loss and eating disorder, which emerged when she was unable to play competitive rugby during the pandemic. Kildunne has stated that she would often see herself as bigger in the mirror, despite being considered small in the rugby world. She has credited a physio session with lead physiotherapist Emily Ross for helping her address the issue. With the support of Ross, Kildunne has been able to take control of her struggles and is now using her platform to help others, emphasizing that nobody is perfect and that she wants to relate to people who may be going through similar experiences.