After a lengthy off-season, Ealing Trailfinders return to Trailfinders Sports Club for the opening pre-season fixture against Welsh side Cardiff Rugby.

Trailfinders enter this season once again on the back of a Championship-winning season and are setting their sights on another victorious season.

This Saturday provides a fantastic opportunity to test themselves against one of the best Welsh sides in the United Rugby Championship.

Over the years, Cardiff has provided more players to the Welsh international side and British and Irish Lions than any other Welsh club.

Cardiff finished in 12^th in last year’s United Rugby Championship, and we are excited to be hosting them for what promises to be an entertaining pre-season fixture.

Trailfinders finished first once again in last season’s Championship, winning 16 games across the season, and were crowned champions with still a game to play.

In last year’s pre-season match, Trailfinders won 26-20 against a different URC team, Zebre Parma, and after a positive block pre-season training this summer, the squad is eager to test itself this Saturday back in front of a home crowd.

It promises to be an exciting fixture on Saturday afternoon, and Trailfinders have a raft of players in the squad that fans should be excited about.

None more so perhaps than centre Reuben Bird-Tulloch, who was named as both last year’s player and coach’s player of the season. Tulloch captained England at age-grade rugby, and since joining Trailfinders from Northampton Saints, he has been ripping it up in the Championship and will be one to keep an eye on against Cardiff.

Another player it’s hard to look away from is last season’s top try scorer, Matt Cornish. The hooker is a fan favourite at Vallis Way in his second stint with the club and is a reliable presence in the Trailfinders pack, coupled with his special ability to find the try line.

Lastly, one more player to watch is a new signing for this season, second-row Sean Lonsdale. Lonsdale started his professional career with Exeter Chiefs before joining another Welsh side, the Dragons, in 2022. He’s a dynamic presence, standing at 6’4 and able to cover the back row. He will make a solid addition to the powerhouse pack at Trailfinders and will be keen to make an impression this Saturday.

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The full match preview for Trailfinders Women’s trip to Stonex Stadium this Saturday to face Saracens in the Allianz PWR.

About The Opposition

Saracens currently top the Allianz PWR table with seven wins from eight possible this season.

They have scored more points than anyone else in the league whilst also conceding fewer than anyone else.

Despite these incredibly impressive statistics, Saracens host Trailfinders Women after their first loss of the campaign to fellow high flyers Gloucester-Hartpury. The win for the west-country side meant that the Cherry and Whites were left the only unbeaten side in the league.

What To Expect

Saracens had been ruthless in the league until their slip-up away to the reigning league champions.

Trailfinders Women will likely face a Sarries side looking to avenge that loss, meaning a stern test could be in store.

Match Details

Saracens v Trailfinders Women

Date: 3rd Feburary

Kick-off: 2:30 pm

Venue: Stonex Stadium

Coverage: Live Tweets from 2:30 pm