Read all about this weekend’s match-up and book tickets for an exciting afternoon of Championship Cup action at Trailfinders Sports Club.
EALING TRAILFINDERS v NOTTINGHAM – CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS.
CHAMPIONSHIP CUP – ROUND 5:
Date: Saturday 11th February
Kick-Off: 3pm
Location: Trailfinders Sports Club, W13 0DD
Tickets: Available from £16 – click here to book
Coverage: Live coverage via Twitter
PRE-MATCH LUNCH:
To book our delicious pre-match hospitality (two-course email) click here or email: hospitality@etprm.com.
SIX NATIONS SCREENINGS:
We will be showing the Ireland v France (2:15pm) and Scotland v Wales (4:45pm) Six Nations matches LIVE on the big screen in the clubhouse.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH SPONSOR:
Thank you to Bread Street Café, Ealing Broadway, our 2022/23 Player of the Match Sponsor. Book your table at Bread Street Café.
CLUB SHOP:
Our club shop, including our 2022/23 replica shirt, will be in operation from 1:30pm and will remain open throughout the game and post-match.
DIGITAL MATCH PROGRAMME:
Our free digital match programme will be published on the Friday before the game. The programme will be available on our website and social media channels. You can also scan the QR code posters at the ground to read for free.
MATCH DAY SCHEDULE:
1:30pm: Club Shop Open
2:15pm: Ireland v France LIVE screening
2:55pm: Guard of Honour
3pm: Ealing Trailfinders v Nottingham
Half-Time: Ealing Trailfinders Cheerleading Performance
Full-Time: Bread Street Café Player of the Match
4:45pm: Scotland v Wales LIVE screening
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE OPPOSITION:
Nottingham have had a tough start to 2023, but although they may have not always got the results they would have wanted, the performances have certainly been there.
The opening game of the year saw a valiant display down in Penzance as Cornish Pirates were able to grind out a 17-6 victory. They then faced the in-form Caldy, who won an exciting 17-29 affair before they travelled to Doncaster and faced a resurgent Knights side. With ten minutes left to play, the Archers were only five points down, but a late penalty followed by an intercept try saw the hosts win it 32-17.
After a difficult January, last weekend’s return of the Championship Cup couldn’t come soon enough for Nottingham as they faced Hartpury at the Bay. For a team known for their attack, their performance was built around their strong defence, as they ground down the visitors before David Williams was set loose for his hat-trick as they ran out 24-12 victors.
LAST TIME WE MET:
Our last trip against the Archers came in this competition in mid-November as we travelled to the Bay and only just emerged with the result.
The hosts came out of the blocks fast as Morgan Bunting and David Williams helped them race to a 12-0 lead. In a game that was not as slick as Trailfinders had become used to, they went back to one of their real strengths, the rolling maul. Simon Uzokwe was able to bundle over on the back of one in the first 40, before Carlo Tizzano claimed a brace, also on the back of the maul, in the second half.
Nottingham levelled the scores up at 19-19 through Jordan Olowofela, but a try from Jan-Henning Campher with 10 minutes to go was enough to close out a tight 19-26 victory.
Director of Rugby Ben Ward said: “Sometimes you just have to find a way to win and today was one of those occasions. Credit has to go to Nottingham for putting us under so much pressure, but I’m pleased to be coming away with all five points.”
FORM GUIDE:
Ealing Trailfinders:
L: Jersey 28-27 Ealing Trailfinders (Saturday 4th February)
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L: Ealing Trailfinders 19-22 Coventry (Saturday 28th January)
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W: Hartpury 13-26 Ealing Trailfinders (Saturday 21st January)
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Nottingham:
W: Nottingham 24-12 Hartpury (Friday 3rd February)
L: Doncaster Knights 32-17 Nottingham (Saturday 28th January)
L: Nottingham 17-29 Caldy (Friday 20th January)
MATCH OFFICIALS:
Referee: Charlie Gayther
AR1: Simon Harding
AR2: Mike Woods
HOW TO FIND US:
By Road:
From the A40 take the B452 turn-off towards Ealing (actually signposted as Perivale) along the Argyle Road. Pass through a set of traffic lights and across a roundabout. At the second roundabout, (about 0.5km) turn right into Vallis Way. Trailfinders Sports Club entrance is at the end of the road. Click here to view map.
Car parking is available at the ground and costs £5 per vehicle. You can purchase your parking ticket at the gate via card or cash.
By Rail:
You can take a national rail train from Paddington to Ealing Broadway and then hop on a bus (see below). Click here for the latest National Rail updates.
By Tube:
The London Underground will be operating and you can take the Central Line, District Line or Elizabeth Line to Ealing Broadway, and then take a bus, taxi or walk to the ground (approx. 20 minute walk). Alternatively, you can take the Elizabeth line to West Ealing station and then walk to the ground (approx. 15 minutes).
By Bus:
Many buses stop in the vicinity of Trailfinders Sports Club, including the 297, E1, E2, E7, E9 and E10. The nearest bus stop to the ground is ‘Scotch Common’, which is a five minute walk to the club.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT:
For further information or assistance please email us on: info@etprm.com.
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR MATCH DAY AT EALING TRAILFINDERS!
