Nathan Earle Joins Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders are excited to confirm the signing of winger Nathan Earle who has joined the club with immediate effect.

The Hong Kong born speedster arrives in West London following two seasons with Newcastle Falcons, where he scored 5 tries in 17 appearances. Prior to his move to Newcastle, the 28-year-old won Premiership titles with Saracens and Harlequins, scoring for Sarries in their 27-10 win over Exeter Chiefs in 2017, and was part of the Quins squad which went on to win the 2021 final.

Crossing for 23 tries in 53 Premiership appearances prior to joining Newcastle, the lethal winger scored on his England debut in a non-cap fixture against the Barbarians in 2017, before achieving a call-up to England’s tour of Argentina later that year. An England U18 and U20 representative, Nathan also won New Zealand’s NPC, scoring for Canterbury in their 2016 final victory over Tasman.

Upon joining Ealing Trailfinders, Nathan said: “I’m hugely excited about the challenge ahead and looking forward to contributing to this group and working together to achieve our objectives this season.

“It’s a club with a massive amount of ambition and as a player there is nothing more motivating than being in an environment that wants to win every game and are determined to progress to the very top of English rugby.”

Ben Ward, Ealing Trailfinders Director of Rugby, commented: “We’re delighted to have Nathan joining the club as we progress into the second half of the season. He’s a quality individual with enormous talent and experience and we’re confident he will make an immediate impact at our club.”

Jack Metcalf Departs Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders can confirm that winger Jack Metcalf has left the club with immediate effect.

The 21-year-old, who scored six tries in nine appearances for Ealing Trailfinders since joining the club in preseason, has departed the club to join fellow Championship outfit Doncaster Knights.

Ealing Trailfinders would like to thank Jack for his contribution to the club and wish him the best of luck with his move to Doncaster.

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Carlo Tizzano: December Player of the Month

Powerful flanker Carlo Tizzano has been voted the Ealing Trailfinders Player of the Month for December.

The Australian enforcer delivered another outstanding month for Ealing Trailfinders, featuring in all three fixtures against Jersey Reds, Bedford Blues and Cornish Pirates.

The 22-year-old maintained his excellent try scoring form, scoring two tries against Bedford and crossing in the crucial moments in the 12-25 win over Pirates. His three tries in December catapulted Carlo to the top of the Championship’s try-scoring list with 11 tries so far this season.

This is the second time Carlo has been voted Player of the Month having won the award back in September.

 

Congratulations Carlo!

Upcoming Match: Ealing Trailfinders A v Ulster A

Join us this Friday afternoon as our Ealing Trailfinders ‘A’ host Ulster ‘A’ at Trailfinders Sports Club.

EALING TRAILFINDERS A VS ULSTER A

Date: Friday 6th January

Kick-Off: 2:30pm

Location: Trailfinders Sports Club, W13 0DD

Match Entry: FREE entry / FREE car parking

PREVIOUS MEETING:

 

Ulster A 19-15 Ealing Trailfinders A (Friday 16th December 2022)

Click here to read match report.

Click here to watch match highlights.

We look forward to welcoming you to Trailfinders Sports Club!

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Match Guide: Caldy (A)

We travel to Caldy this Saturday for our rearranged Round 10 Championship fixture.

RFU CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 10 (REARRANGED)

Date: Saturday 7th January

Kick-Off: 2pm

Location: Paton Field, Caldy

Tickets: Available from £10 – click here to purchase

Coverage: Live coverage of the game will be available via our Twitter feed and website

ABOUT THE OPPOSITION:

Originally founded in 1924 for former pupils of Calday Grange School, the club quickly progressed, much through the help of the club’s benefactor Sir Alfred Paton. In 1928, Paton gifted the club Thurstaston Hill, the land where the club still play and the original pavilion that was built almost 100 years ago, is still the core of the current clubhouse today.

In 1967, the club levelled up the slope outside the clubhouse to ensure a first-class 1st XV pitch despite the, at the time, £7,000 price tag. They joined the Giro bank North West league a year later, which was a forerunner to the National Leagues. They had mixed success up until 1996 when the Ravers decided to take a more professional approach to their team. Since then the club have won five league titles and were runners-up twice before being promoted to National 2 West in 2007. A decade later they went on a 28 game unbeaten run as they moved into National 1.

Last season, the title race went down to the wire and in the penultimate game, Caldy hosted local rivals Sale FC, both knowing a win would put them in pole position to go up. In front of a crowd of over 3,000, Caldy ran out 13-9 victors and secured their place in the Championship for the first time in their history.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

After being one of the unknown quantities coming into the league, Caldy have quickly become one of the trickiest sides to beat. Every single side who has travelled to Paton Field this year have struggled to deal with the conditions and vocal home crowd.

Close early losses against Hartpury, Nottingham and Ampthill and an impressive away win at Richmond put the new boys on the right path at the start of the season. As they moved into November, the Ravers looked to be losing their way somewhat, but a win against Ampthill in the cup helped put them back on track. When the league restarted, they became London Scottish’s first victims in the league as they lost 19-10 at the Athletic Ground, but they bounced back instantly, with a narrow 15-14 win over Cornish Pirates in tricky conditions in December. On Boxing Day they travelled to Doncaster where they suffered a disappointing 52-14 defeat.

FORM GUIDE:

Caldy:

 

L: Doncaster Knights 52-14 Caldy (Monday 26th December)

 

W: Caldy 15-14 Cornish Pirates (Saturday 10th December)

L: London Scottish 19-10 Caldy (Saturday 3rd December)

L: Richmond 40-15 Caldy (Friday 18th November)

Ealing Trailfinders:

W: Ealing Trailfinders 43-22 Jersey Reds (Saturday 24th December)

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W: Ealing Trailfinders 42-17 Bedford Blues (Saturday 10th December)

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W: Cornish Pirates 12-25 Ealing Trailfinders (Saturday 3rd December)

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W: Ealing Trailfinders 22-13 Jersey Reds (Saturday 19th November)

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Match Update: Caldy (7/1/23)

Ealing Trailfinders can confirm the date for our Round 10 rearranged fixture against Caldy.

The match which was originally scheduled for Saturday 17th December (postponed due to a frozen pitch) will now take place on Saturday 7th January at Paton Field, CH48 1NX (KO 2pm).

Any supporters who purchased match tickets for the original fixture date will receive a full refund / transferred ticket from Caldy RFC. Alternatively, match tickets are on sale here.

£10 Ticket Offer: Ealing Trailfinders v Ampthill

Beat the January Blues by taking advantage of our £10 ticket offer for our upcoming fixture against Ampthill on Saturday 14th January!

EALING TRAILFINDERS v AMPTHILL – CLICK HERE FOR £10 TICKETS.

RFU CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 12:

Date: Saturday 14th January

Kick-Off: 3pm

Location: Trailfinders Sports Club, W13 0DD

Tickets: £10 tickets available in Standing Areas

Coverage: Live coverage available via our Twitter feed and website.

PRE-MATCH HOSPITALITY:

Kick-off your day in style by joining us for our delicious pre-match hospitality (two course meal). To book email: hospitality@etprm.com or click here for further details.

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.

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!

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December Player of the Month

Following a strong end to the year, it’s now time to vote for your December Player of the Month.

The players nominated are:

Kyle Whyte (Prop)

Shaun Malton (Hooker)

Carlo Tizzano (Flanker)

Luke Daniels (Wing)

CLICK HERE to vote for your December Player of the Month.

Voting closes at 5pm on Monday 2nd January 2023. The winner will be announced via our website and social media channels in the days after voting closes.

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Ben Ward & Giselle Mather Q&A: Tuesday 17th January

Join us at Trailfinders Sports Club on Tuesday 17th January for an exclusive Q&A evening with Ben Ward and Giselle Mather.

Commencing at 6pm in the clubhouse, Ben will review our Men’s Championship season so far, look ahead to an important block of league fixtures and provide a club-wide update. Giselle will give an exclusive insight into our successful Women’s Premier 15s application, explaining the next steps for the women’s programme and her plans to develop an exciting squad of players and coaches.

 

Giselle’s Key Topics:

 

– Women’s Rugby in 2023

– Growth, Development & Challenges

– Insight into Ealing Trailfinders Women

– Planning for Allianz Premier 15s

– Pathway For Aspiring Players

The Q&A is free to attend with the bar open from 6pm. You will have the opportunity to ask Ben and Giselle questions in an open forum format from 6:15pm-7pm.

 

 

To register your place please email: info@etprm.com – confirming your name and the number of places you wish to book.

We look forward to welcoming you to Trailfinders Sports Club!

 

Tom West Signs For Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders are pleased to announce the signing of loose-head prop Tom West for the remainder of the 2022/23 season.

Tom, who joins from Wasps, has more than 50 Premiership appearances and has already begun training with the squad.

The 26-year-old came through the Wasps Academy while he was a pupil at Radley College, before joining the Senior Wasps Academy in 2015. His early career at Wasps included a dual-registered spell with then National One side and now Ealing Trailfinders partner club Henley Hawks, before he had a long-term loan at Championship rivals Nottingham.

In 2016, Tom was part of the England team that won the U20 World Championship, coming off the bench in the 45-21 win over Ireland.

After establishing himself in the Wasps squad, Tom started the 2019/20 Premiership Final, suffering a narrow 19-13 defeat to Exeter Chiefs. He was then rewarded with a call-up to the England training squad for the 2021 Six Nations.

Speaking about his move to Ealing Trailfinders, Tom said: “I’m really pleased to be back playing and I’m grateful to Ealing Trailfinders for giving me this opportunity.

“I’m delighted to have signed for such an ambitious club who want to make it to the top table and hopefully I can be a part of helping them get there.

“Although I’ve only been in the environment for a short period of time, I’m already enjoying getting to know the lads and I can’t wait to get out playing.”

Ealing Trailfinders Director of Rugby Ben Ward added: “It’s great to be able to bring a player of Tom’s quality to the club during the season. He adds further competition to an already very strong area for us and we’re looking forward to seeing him in action.”

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