It added: “Both Ellie and Sadia are in contact with the RFU, PWR and their clubs and continue to be supported throughout this period. They will return to England as soon as it is possible to do so.”

Airspace over the Middle East remains restricted, with flights completely or partially grounded over Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Syria, the UAE and Israel.

More than 140,000 Britons in the region have registered their presence with the UK’s Foreign Office, after US-Israeli strikes on Iran prompted retaliatory strikes by Iran across the region.

Dubai has seen several direct strikes from Iran since Saturday, with damage reported at Dubai International Airport and several luxury hotels.

Kildunne, the 2024 world player of the year, starred in England’s World Cup-winning campaign in 2025 as the Red Roses lifted the title for a third time.

Kabeya, 24, was named player of the match in the final victory against Canada.