Can you spot our very own Isla Thomas in this trailer?

By Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha | Dunedin UNESCO City Of Literature | Posted: Friday Aug 15, 2025

This snippet of her powerful poem ‘Harbour Girls’ is part of Exeter City of Literature’s Poetry Scrum — celebrating their role in hosting the #RWC2025 in the UK.

Women poets from UNESCO Cities of Literature around the world have come together to explore empowerment, bodies in movement, and sport — and the results are inspiring.

Poems will be shared by Exeter UNESCO City of Literature right through August and September during the Rugby World Cup — stay tuned for Isla’s full poem!

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