We’re thrilled to announce that Abi Burton and Meg Jones have been named in the England squad for the 2025 Rugby World Cup.

Jones has been selected as vice-captain, as this tournament marks her second World Cup appearance.

Burton will be making her World Cup debut after earning her first England cap earlier this year during the Six Nations clash against Wales.

The Red Roses just missed out on the trophy in New Zealand three years ago, and head into this World Cup as favourites and the host nation.

On being selected in the squad, Jones said:

“I can’t wait to get stuck into this World Cup. It’s what dreams are made of and with it being at home, it’s made it that little bit more special.”

Ahead of her first World Cup, Burton said:

“I’m very excited to be involved in my first ever World Cup and I can’t wait to get going.

“During the last World Cup I had just been discharged from hospital, I could barely even walk. I’m proud to say that three years later and after a lot of graft, I get to pull on that white shirt and represent my family and the country at a home World Cup.”

England kick off their campaign against the USA on Friday 22nd August at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.

BBC Sport is expanding its women’s rugby coverage with a new deal to broadcast Premiership Women’s Rugby matches across the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons.

Fans can look forward to a live match every week of the season – plus one semi final and the final – all streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.

With fierce competition, fierce tackles and inspiring homegrown stories on and off the pitch, Premiership Women’s Rugby promises unmissable drama from start to

finish.

Alex Kay-Jelski, BBC’s Head of Sport, says: “This deal is another big step in BBC Sport’s commitment to women’s sport. Premiership Women’s Rugby is fast, physical and full of elite talent, and we’re proud to bring that to audiences across the UK on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app. With the Women’s Rugby World Cup exclusively on the BBC this summer, 2025 is a landmark year for women’s sport, and we’re right at the heart of it.”

Genevieve Shore, PWR’s Executive Chair, says: “Today marks another important step forward for Premiership Women’s Rugby. In partnership with the BBC we intend to give our incredible athletes the biggest platform possible, to show off the elite rugby talent that exists in this country. The Rugby World Cup later this year will be a breakthrough moment in our sport, but the story won’t end there. The world’s best players play their rugby every week in the PWR, and I am excited to say that now they’ll also be shown every week on the BBC.”

BBC Sport is the home of women’s rugby in 2025, with coverage building from the Women’s Six Nations and Premiership Women’s Rugby to the exclusive broadcast of the Women’s Rugby World Cup this summer. The tournament kicks off on 22 August, with hosts England opening at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. This 10th edition of the competition will be staged across eight cities nationwide, culminating in the final at the iconic Twickenham Stadium in London on 27 September.

Congratulations to Kate Zackary and Alivia Leatherman who have been selected to represent the United States at the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

Zackary will captain the squad for the second time as she heads into her third World Cup, Leatherman is set to appear in her first Rugby World Cup.

USA will kick off their campaign in the tournament’s opening match against host nation England at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on Friday 22nd August.

We can announce that Ben Harris has left the Club by mutual consent to pursue a new opportunity away from rugby.

Harris, who joined Ealing Trailfinders in 2024, departs after one year at Trailfinders Sports Club.

The winger scored 15 tries in nine appearances across the 2024/25 Championship campaign, helping the Club to a third title in four years.

Before signing for Trailfinders, Harris played for Premiership side Saracens, and he represented Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

Speaking about his time at the Club, Harris said: 

“I’m sad to be leaving Ealing Trailfinders after having had a very enjoyable year with a great bunch of people. I’d like to thank Ben Ward for bringing me in and giving me the opportunity to play rugby last season, and the fans for making me feel so welcome at Vallis Way.

“I’ve enjoyed my time here on and off the pitch, making memories and picking up some silverware. It’s a brilliant club that continues to grow and hopefully will be able to demonstrate that at the top flight of English rugby.

“I’d like to wish the team the best of luck for next season.”

Ben Ward, Director of Rugby, added: 

“Ben has been great for us over the past year. His try-scoring record speaks for itself and his presence will be missed at Trailfinders Sports Club.

“He has taken up an exciting job opportunity away from rugby. We support his decision and everyone at Ealing Trailfinders wishes him the best of luck in the next chapter of his career.”

The 2025/26 Champ Rugby season is fast approaching, with the fixtures for the newly formatted competition now confirmed, with qualification and play-off games adding aspiration and jeopardy excitement at the conclusion to the season.

Matches kick off on the weekend of 4 October, and the final regular season matches will take place on the weekend of 9 May 2026. All teams will play each other in home and away fixtures over 26 rounds.

The upcoming season will include 14 teams, with Worcester Warriors and newly promoted Richmond joining the 12 teams from last season.

Champ Rugby will live stream games this season, with at least one fixture per round available on YouTube, increasing the visibility of the league and showcasing its rising talent, community pride and elite performances.

The opening weekend of fixtures promises to bring a host of close encounters and plenty of entertaining rugby, including the opportunity to see reigning champions Ealing Trailfinders head to Bedford Blues, locking horns with last season’s runners-up. The two teams combined scoring points total for last season was close to 2,000, and both will be looking to get out of the blocks quickest come October.

Both Worcester Warriors v Coventry Rugby (2pm kick-off) and Ealing Trailfinders v Bedford Blues (4pm kick-off) will be the featured games on the new live streaming service, kicking off the season on Saturday 4 October.

Changes to the season structure announced in May mean that at the end of the 26-round Champ Rugby regular season, the table will be split into qualification stages. The teams ranked from third to sixth will participate in the quarterfinals to earn entry into the semi-finals, where the winners will take on the top two ranked sides.

The winners of the semi-finals enter the final to determine the Champ Rugby champion.

Click here to see the full list of Ealing Trailfinders fixtures for 2025/26.

We are pleased to announce our preseason match against United Rugby Championship side Edinburgh.

Trailfinders will go head-to-head with Edinburgh under the lights at the Hive Stadium on Friday 19th September.

Edinburgh finished seventh in the URC last season and were knocked out by the Vodacom Bulls in the Quarter-Final.

The URC outfit boast a wealth of international players and have the likes of Darcy Graham, Pierre Schoeman and Duhan Van Der Merwe in their ranks.

This match will form part of a double header, with Edinburgh facing Doncaster Knights at 5pm, followed by Ealing Trailfinders at 8pm.

One ticket will grant access to both matches, offering excellent value for a night of exciting rugby. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale later this month.

Fixture Details:

Edinburgh Rugby v Ealing Trailfinders

Hive Stadium

Friday 19th September

Kick-off – 8pm

We are pleased to unveil a reimagined season pass structure that puts supporters first – built to be fairer, more flexible, and more reflective of our whole club.

Whether you’re backing the men and their pursuit of the three-peat in a new look Champ Rugby, the women who have assembled a team featuring some of the best in the game, or even both sides, our updated approach creates more choice, better value, and a clearer journey for every supporter – from your first season pass to your fiftieth.

A structure that makes more sense

After reviewing our existing seasonal ticket model, we realised it wasn’t doing enough. Our old structure didn’t reflect the full picture of our club, and didn’t offer a route for young fans to grow with us. With limited opportunity to have a season pass throughout their journey, and then asking those under 18s to become full-paying adults the moment they turned 19 – that didn’t sit right.

So, this year, we’ve made some meaningful changes. Along with Season Pass options for everyone, we’ve introduced a new Under 21 age band to make that next step a little easier. And for the first time, young supporters can be part of the journey, with purchasable season passes at Under 12s starting from £6 per season and Under 18s starting from £16.

Our updated price bands are now more representative and inclusive with five clear categories: Under 12, Under 18, Under 21, Over 67, and Adult – all aligned to a fair and transparent discount structure.

Three Season Passes, One Shared Club.

By revising our pricing structures, we’ve ensured each of the three Season Pass options provide real value.

  • Men’s Pass: Back the back-to-back champions on their mission to make it three in a row.
  • Women’s Pass: Follow our stars – fan favourites and new – through what’s shaping up to be the biggest PWR season yet.
  • Club Pass: support both sides and get the most action for the very best value across the club.

Every pass includes equivalent free games built into the pricing – with up to 16 games free for kids with the Club Pass making the per-match value on of the strongest stories around.

Flexible Ways to Pay

We know not everyone can comfortably pay in one go, and now you don’t have to. For the first time, you can choose to pay for your season pass monthly, spreading the cost across 10 months. It also means that when the renewal window rolls around next year, you can simply relax knowing your favourite spot is secured without having to worry about any laborious renewal process.

It’s a change we’re proud of, and one that reflects our long-term commitment to accessibility, fairness, and our wider community. You can find out more about subscriptions here.

A Few More Changes to Know

  • Upper Grandstand: Pricing now reflects the Upper Grandstands place as the best seats in the house – the prime view, exclusive bar access, and home to some of the club’s most passionate supporters.
  • Under 12 Tickets: These are no longer free by default – a change made not to exclude, but to better reflect the value of attending. This doesn’t prevent us from offering special promotions in the future, community discounts or giveaways, and it gives us a better platform to grow.

Your Pass. Your Club. Your Way.

We’re not here to hide behind spin. We’ve made some minor price increases, and some decreases too – but every change is built on logic, on purpose, and giving our fans the clearest possible path to belonging and being a part of it. Our club is growing – in terms of in profile, in ambition, and in people, and these are changes that reflect that.

We can’t wait to welcome you back.

Renewals

If you have previously purchased your season ticket online, renewal instructions should be sent to your email inbox from 2pm on Wednesday 9th July. These will be sent to the email address attached to the purchase. General sale will be available in due course.

Champ Rugby & PWR all in one pass!

Back the back-to-back champs!

Be a part of an unprecedented PWR season!

If you have not received a renewal email, are experiencing an issue in the renewal process, or would like to move/make changes to your existing pass(es), please send an email to tickets@etprm.com and the team will be happy to assist.

We are pleased to confirm that Miça Evans has signed a new contract with the club ahead of the new season.

The forward, who previously represented England at U20 level, is a strong scrummager and highly versatile forward. Evans brings significant experience to the front row, having previously played for Saracens and Wasps.

Known for her physicality and technical ability, she has excelled in both set-piece and open play, providing invaluable depth to the squad.

On her extension, Evans said:

“I’m really looking to the new season at Trailfinders. I think the way we want to play is exciting and reflects our ambitions.

“I’m excited for the cup and opportunities whilst the internationals are away, and can’t wait to see what the season brings.”

Head Coach, Barney Maddison added:

“Miça’s a really valuable member of the team. Her presence around the group and on the field make her a real asset to have, and we’re pleased to have her back with us for another season.”

We are pleased to announce that Cara Brincat has signed a contract extension with the club.

The 25-year-old has been a dynamic presence in the back row, bringing a relentless work rate and physicality to the squad.

Cara spent seven seasons at Worcester Warriors before joining Trailfinders and has represented England at U18 and U20 levels, as well as in sevens at U18 level.

On her contract extension, Cara said:

“I’m grateful to be re-signing with Trailfinders! It hasn’t been the smoothest ride with injuries, but I’m buzzing for this season’s comeback.

“The team is building something special, and I can’t wait to get stuck in and keep pushing forward with the squad.”

Head Coach, Barney Maddison, commented:

“Cara’s been out for a long time with injury, it’s probably a testament to how hard she’s worked to getting back to being fully fit.

“To see her back out on the pitch will be a reflection of her attitude towards her training.”

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