Entries by Max Ashbee

Barney Maddison Extends as Head Coach of Trailfinders Women

We are delighted to confirm that Barney Maddison has signed a long-term extension as Head Coach of Trailfinders Women. Stepping into the Head Coach role at the start of the 2024/25 season, Maddison quickly made his mark with excitement and a potent attack a hallmark of his first year in charge. Maddison’s extension ensures continuity […]

Lineup: Exeter Chiefs v Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders name their lineup to take on Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park in the Semi-Final of the Premiership Rugby Cup. Director of Rugby Ben Ward makes just three changes to the starting XV that beat Northampton Saints last weekend. Matt Cornish starts at hooker, with Lefty Zigiriadis and George Davis retaining their places in […]

Match Report: Northampton Saints v Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders secured their place in the Premiership Cup semi-final after an emphatic 26-43 victory over Northampton Saints. There were tries from Lefty Zigiriadis, George Davis, Reuben Bird-Tulloch, Angus Kernohan and a brace from Tom Collins on his return to Franklin’s Gardens. It was a dream start to the knockout stages for Ealing Trailfinders, Zigiriadis […]

Lineup: Northampton Saints v Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders name their lineup to take on Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens in the Quarter-Final of the Premiership Rugby Cup. Director of Rugby Ben Ward makes just two changes to the starting XV that beat London Scottish in the last round of the pool stages. Lefty Zigiriadis comes into the side, he is joined […]

Rowena Burnfield Set To Retire From Rugby

Trailfinders Women can confirm that Rowena Burnfield will retire from rugby at the end of the season. Her decision marks the conclusion of a remarkable career that has spanned over a decade and seen her become one of the most respected players in women’s rugby. Burnfield’s rugby journey has taken her to some of the […]

Lineup: Loughborough Lightning v Trailfinders Women

Trailfinders Women name their lineup as they travel to Franklin’s Gardens to play Loughborough Lightning in their final PWR match of the season. Head Coach Barney Maddison makes five changes to the starting XV that played Leicester Tigers at Trailfinders Sports Club last weekend. Alivia Leatherman and Rori Wood retain their places, Paige Stathopoulos joins […]

Partnership Announcement: Motion Fitness Education

Ealing Trailfinders are thrilled to announce a landmark partnership with Motion Fitness Education, one of the UK’s leading fitness education providers. This collaboration will provide players with exclusive access to high-quality qualifications, supporting their careers both during and beyond their playing days. As a trusted training provider and CIMSPA Enhancing Status Education Partner, Motion Fitness […]

Lineup: London Scottish v Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders name their lineup to take on London Scottish in Round Six of the Premiership Rugby Cup. There are just three changes to the starting XV that played Harlequins last Saturday. James Kenny comes in at looshead, he is joined by captain Mike Willemse and George Davis in the front row. Sean Lonsdale returns […]

Lineup: Trailfinders Women v Leicester Tigers

Trailfinders Women name their lineup as they host Leicester Tigers in their final home PWR match of the season. Barney Maddison makes seven changes to the starting XV that beat Sale Sharks at Heywood Road last weekend. Alivia Leatherman and Rori Wood come into the front-row, joining Lindelwa Gwala who keeps hold of the hooker […]

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