Ealing Trailfinders are thrilled to announce that we have extended our partnership with Lords Builders Merchants for a 9th season.

Lords Builders Merchants has a network of branches across the South East, offering building, landscaping, plumbing & heating supplies both in-store and online.

It’s been great to see members of the Lords family down at TFSC for so many games over the years to support the team, and we’re honoured to promote their brand around the ground on game day.

Once again, Lords Builders Merchants feature on the back of the Ealing Trailfinders home and away kits this season, and we’re delighted that we can rely on their continued support as we push on for bigger and better things.

Darren Price, Merchanting Managing Director said: “Lords Builders Merchants are delighted to continue our Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club sponsorship. We have been proud sponsors for eight consecutive years, and this, the 9th season ahead, is set to be another exciting one, with the club aiming for back-to-back league titles!

“Ealing Trailfinders and Lords have grown significantly since our partnership started, striving to reach the top in their respective fields. We wish Trailfinders every success this year and look forward to joining them for all of the matches at the superb Trailfinders Sports Club.

“If you are a Lords customer and would like to join us at a game, please contact Ross.Bargent@lordsbm.co.uk

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This Saturday, Ealing Trailfinders will face Edinburgh at TFSC in the first friendly of the 24/25 season!

The fixture is not ticketed, so fans can come and watch it for free.

The Scottish outfit sits 6th in the URC table, bouncing back after finishing 10th and missing out on the playoffs in the 23/24 campaign.

We hope to see you at Trailfinders Sports Club for what is sure to be a barnstormer!

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Ealing Trailfinders name their lineup to face Ampthill at TFSC in Round 5 of the Championship as Craig Hampson makes his hundredth appearance.

There are two changes to the starting XV that beat Nottingham at The Bay last week.

The front row is unchanged as Kyle Whyte, Mike Willemse and Adam Nicol all return.

David Douglas Bridge partners Danny Cutmore in the second row for a second week in a row.

Jordy Reid starts in the back row, alongside Will Montgomery and Rob Farrar, who captains the side.

Dan Jones, starting at fly-half, joins centurion Hampson in the half-backs.

The midfield is unchanged with a centre partnership of Jordan Holgate and Reuben Bird-Tulloch.

Finally, the back three features Tom Collins, coming off a brace last weekend, Angus Kernohan and Tobi Wilson.

Ealing Trailfinders to face Ampthill:

  1. Kyle Whyte
  2. Mike Willemse
  3. Adam Nicol
  4. David Douglas Bridge
  5. Danny Cutmore
  6. Rob Farrar (c)
  7. Jordy Reid
  8. Will Montgomery
  9. Craig Hampson (100)
  10. Dan Jones
  11. Tom Collins
  12. Jordan Holgate
  13. Reuben Bird-Tulloch
  14. Angus Kernohan
  15. Tobi Wilson
  16. Matt Cornish
  17. Lefty Zigiriadis
  18. Biyi Alo
  19. Sean Lonsdale
  20. Rayn Smid
  21. Lloyd Williams
  22. Craig Willis
  23. Francis Moore

Ealing Trailfinders name their lineup to face Nottingham at The Bay in Round 4 of the Championship.

There are ten changes to the starting XV that narrowly lost to Doncaster Knights at home last week.

It’s all change in the front row, as Kyle Whyte, Mike Willemse and Adam Nicol replace Lefty Zigiriadis, Matt Cornish and Biyi Alo.

Danny Cutmore returns to the starting lineup alongside David Douglas Bridge in the engine room.

Rob Farrar captains the side, joining Simon Uzokwe and Will Montgomery in the back row.

The half-back pairing is Craig Hampson and Craig Willis, distributing to a centre partnership of Jordan Holgate and Reuben Bird-Tulloch.

Tom Collins and Tobi Wilson keep their place in the back three alongside the returning Angus Kernohan.

On the bench, Michael Stronge is inline for his debut against his former club.

Ealing Trailfinders to travel to Nottingham:

  1. Kyle Whyte
  2. Mike Willemse
  3. Adam Nicol
  4. David Douglas Bridge
  5. Danny Cutmore
  6. Rob Farrar (c)
  7. Simon Uzokwe
  8. Will Montgomery
  9. Craig Hampson
  10. Craig Willis
  11. Tom Collins
  12. Jordan Holgate
  13. Reuben Bird-Tulloch
  14. Angus Kernohan
  15. Tobi Wilson
  16. Cam Terry
  17. James Kenny
  18. George Davis
  19. Sean Lonsdale
  20. Jordy Reid
  21. Michael Stronge
  22. Dan Jones
  23. Francis Moore

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Trailfinders Women are excited to announce the renewal of the partnership with the Arnold Hill for the 2024/25 Premiership Women’s Rugby Season. This partnership underscores Arnold Hill’s commitment to supporting the continued growth and success of women’s rugby from grassroots to the highest level.

Justin Moore, Partner at Arnold Hill: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to support this incredibly exciting squad of great athletes as they come together for their second season at Trailfinders. The calibre of players that have been assembled, including both established internationals and emerging talents in professional rugby, promises a wonderful season ahead. We can’t wait for it to get started!”

Barney Maddison, newly appointed Head Coach of Trailfinders Women: “It is great to team up with Arnold Hill again this season. This partnership will play a crucial role in supporting our team and our individual athletes. We are very excited to continue our journey with them by our side.”

Trailfinders Women are set to begin their PWR campaign on the 5th of October with a highly anticipated match against their London rivals, Saracens Women.

Pangbourne College and Ealing Trailfinders form an exciting rugby partnership to offer a clear pathway for its student rugby players through the ETEP (Ealing Trailfinders Elite Player) pathway into Ealing Trailfinders University Academy programme at Brunel University London and Professional rugby.

Sam Hewick, Director of Sport at Pangbourne College explains, “I’m thrilled that we have embarked on this partnership with Ealing Trailfinders, it enables those students who are passionate about Rugby to be supported with a clear pathway to professional sport. This is a really exciting time for Rugby at Pangbourne having recently appointed Max Clementson as Director of Rugby and having forged a partnership with Ascend Performance who will deliver athletic development for performance sports first teams (including Rugby) and sports scholars.”

Gareth Rise, Academy Operation Manager at Trailfinders Rugby Academy, said: “Pangbourne is a great environment for aspirational rugby players to develop, learn and achieve. This partnership with Pangbourne College further highlights the Trailfinders Rugby Academy’s continued drive to build the most comprehensive dual career pathway for aspiring athletes.

Mr Oliver Knight, Head at Pangbourne College comments, “This partnership demonstrates Pangbourne College’s commitment to Rugby as a performance sport and goes even further in raising the sporting standards throughout the College.”

This pathway offers direct progression routes from Pangbourne college to Ealing Trailfinders Elite University Rugby Academy based at Brunel University London. Click here to learn more.

Learn more about joining Pangbourne College by visiting: www.pangbourne.com or contact admissions@pangbourne.com for more information.

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Trailfinders Women are delighted to announce Kate Zackary as Women’s Club Captain ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

Zackary has been the captain of the USA national team since 2018 and has a huge amount of leadership experience, having led her country at the most recent Rugby World Cup.

The back row also helped her previous club, Exeter Chiefs, to back-to-back Premiership Women’s Rugby finals in 2021-22 and 2022-23, which were just their second and third seasons in the top flight.

After being named Captain, Zackary said: ““It’s an honor to be named club captain for the 2024-25 season. Last year we found our momentum and set a strong foundation for the program. I’m excited to build on that energy, with the addition of some new faces, and push for even greater success this year in the PWR.”

Head Coach Barney Maddison: “Kate is a well respected player within our group and a natural born leader, that is why as coaching group we have picked her as our club captain. She will also have a great leadership group around her who will help and assist her in her role as the women’s club captain.”

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Ealing Trailfinders name their lineup to face Hartpury University in their final preseason game of the 2024/25. 

It is an entirely new starting XV from the one that beat Bath away at The Rec last weekend.

The new-look front row features Lefy Zigiriadis, Cam Terry and Biyi Alo.

Ehize Ehizode and Matas Jurevicius make their first starts for Trailfinders in the second row.

Jordy Reid and David Douglas Bridge join Captain Ollie Newman in the back row.

The half-backs are Craig Hampson and George Worboys, who start together for the first time.

The midfield features Tyler Bocks and Reuben Bird-Tulloch.

Finally, GB Olympian Ben Harris joins Francis Moore and Michael Dykes in the back three.

Ealing Trailfinders’ squad to play Hartpury:

  1. Lefty Zigiriadis
  2. Cam Terry
  3. Biyi Alo 
  4. Matas Jurevicius
  5. Ehize Ehizode
  6. Jordy Reid 
  7. Ollie Newman
  8. David Douglas Bridge
  9. Craig Hampson
  10. George Worboys
  11. Francis Moore
  12. Tyler Bocks
  13. Reuben Bird-Tulloch
  14. Ben Harris
  15. Michael Dykes

Bench: Henry Walker, James Kenny, Adam Nicol, Sam Clark, George Shaw, Geordie Irvine, Tomiwa Agbongbon, Michael Stronge, Dan Jones, Geordie Gwynn, Dan O’Brien, Tom Collins

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Ealing Trailfinders are thrilled to announce the release of the Battle for London ticket bundle!

With this ticket, fans can access all three of our home group games in the Premiership Cup at a discounted rate, available until 19th September.

This is currently the only way to secure your seats for the Premiership Cup.

During the group stage, we lock horns with our three London rivals, Saracens, Harlequins, and London Scottish, to decide who London’s team really is!

Get your Battle for London tickets now to watch Ealing Trailfinders face off with two of the most successful sides in English domestic rugby for what could be a historic day at TFSC.

Click here to buy the Battle for London ticket bundle.

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