The longest serving playing member of our squad, who’s been here since 2014 and has won every trophy the club has won since turning professional!

Alun Walker – Ealing Trailfinder #31

Alun Walker has the impressive accolade of being able to say he is the only player to have won every trophy the club has won since it turned professional.

After joining the club nine years ago in 2014, he helped the club gain promotion back to the Championship during his opening season.

Winning the last ever British & Irish Cup in 2018 was then joined in his medal collection a year later, as he was part of the squad that defeated London Irish in the Championship Cup final in 2019.

Alun was the first ever Ealing Trailfinders centurion during the club’s professional era, as he went on to win three more trophies, the Trailfinders Challenge Cup in 2021 and the Championship League-Cup double in 2021/22.

A versatile hooker who is as exceptional at his line-out throwing and scrummaging as he is in the loose, having amassed over 70 tries during his nine years at the club.

When speaking about the last nine years at the club, Alun said: “The last nine years at the club have absolutely flown by and I think sometimes we have to stop to think about how far we’ve come from being in National One to now consistently fighting for trophies in the Championship.

“I think if I look at how much I’ve changed since when I first joined, I’ve not only loved improving as a rugby player, but also improving my relationships with people both on and off the pitch, and although I’m now leaving the club, these relationships that I’ve made here will now probably last for the rest of my life.”

Director of Rugby Ben Ward said: “Lunny’s been our longest serving member of the squad who has been an incredible player for the club over the years.

“He’s probably best known as a set piece hooker, but I also think he’s one of the most skilful hookers I’ve worked with – somehow people still fall for his dummies!

“Although he’s had injuries, he’s always come back stronger as a player and he will always be remembered here at the club and I just want to thank him for all his service in green and white.”

You can watch a full interview with Alun by clicking here.

After spending seven years at the club over two stints, the club can now confirm Will Davis will depart at the end of the season.

Will Davis – Ealing Trailfinder #21

Will Davis first joined the Ealing Trailfinders back in 2014, when the club were in National One. He instantly made an impact, helping the club return to the Championship.

After winning establishing himself as a fan favourite in the squad, he was part of the Trailfinders side that won the last ever British & Irish Cup, defeating Leinster A by 22-7.

These strong performances saw a move to the Premiership in 2018, where he joined Northampton Saints, before he returned to Trailfinders Sports Club two years later.

He went on to become only the third player to make over 100 Trailfinders appearances in the professional era fro the club, winning the Trailfinders Challenge Cup in 2021, as well as being a pivotal part of the Championship league and cup double winning season last year.

Although Will will not be playing his rugby at Ealing Trailfinders next season, he still will remain deeply involved in the club, as he takes on a coaching role with the Trailfinders Rugby Academy at Brunel University.

When discussing his departure, Will Davis said: “You want to come to a club, where the shirt and leave it in a better place than when you first wore it, and I feel that I’ve come here, worn the shirt with pride and now it’s the turn of the next person to take over the mantle.

“We spend more time here with each other than we do with our families, and so although I’ll miss playing here, spending every day with your mates is what I’ll miss the most, but I’m also really excited to be staying involved with the academy and helping the next generation of Trailfinders.”

Director of Rugby Ben Ward said: “I’m incredibly fortunate to have played alongside as well as having coached Will.

“I’ll always remember him as a fast and mobile prop who can play for 80 minutes and always gives 100% to the shirt. I think how much time he always has for other people, especially the supporters, is a mark of his character and I’m pleased he’ll be starting his coaching journey with us.”

You can watch the full interview with Will by clicking here.