LOAN WATCH: WEEK SIX

With just one player in loan action this weekend, hear how Ollie Fox got on against Hull RUFC.

Hull RUFC 22-27 Leeds Tykes

Scrum-half Ollie Fox returned to his hometown club, Leeds Tykes, at the weekend as he started for them in their victory at Hull.

Given the competition and strength at 9, Ollie has struggled for minutes this season, and so the trip back home was a chance for him to get some important game time ahead of our next block of fixtures.

The game was a typical Yorkshire derby, free flowing, entertaining and hard hitting. At the break Leeds were ten points up, but Hull did well to fight back and level it up at 22-all with 10 minutes remaining, before Leeds scored a last minute try to grab the encounter.

Ollie played well, with crisp, quick passing throughout the game and strong support lines whenever there was a line break. He won multiple turnovers in open play, as well as making crucial tackles which all helped deliver Leeds the victory.

 

LOAN WATCH: CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FIVE

The weekly round-up of all the loan and dual-registered Trailfinders.

London Scottish 32-46 Coventry

There was just one player in loan action this weekend, as David Douglas Bridge started on the blindside for London Scottish as they faced Coventry at the Athletic Ground.

Coming into the game Coventry had been in reasonable form, with two wins over Ampthill and Bedford Blues, however the midlanders hadn’t beaten the Exiles at the RAG in the league for 24 years so it was always going to be an interesting encounter!

After 15 minutes the Exiles were 19-0 up, but the visitors responded well and went into the break 22-24 ahead. Although Scottish fought well throughout, Coventry pulled away in the last 20 minutes and ran out 32-46 winners.

Bridge worked tirelessly throughout the game, carrying well but also doing a lot of the unseen work on the floor and in defence.

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RFU CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 7

Date: Saturday 29th October

Kick-Off: 3pm

Location: Trailfinders Sports Club, W13 0DD

Tickets: Available from £16 – click here to purchase

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

HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS

All supporters are encouraged to wear your best fancy dress to the game. We will have prizes for the best dressed spectators and plenty of Halloween activities.

PRE-MATCH HOSPITALITY:

Kick-off the afternoon in style by enjoying our delicious pre-match hospitality (two course meal and match ticket for £30). To book email: hospitality@etprm.com or click here for more details.

POST-MATCH ENTERTAINMENT – LIVE DJ:

Kick-on and enjoy our post-match entertainment with a LIVE DJ playing in the clubhouse from 5pm to 9pm.

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.

2022/23 REPLICA SHIRT:

Head over to our shop trailer to purchase your Ealing Trailfinders 2022/23 replica shirt. The shirts will be on sale from 1:30pm and the shop remains 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 from Paddington 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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CARLO TIZZANO: SEPTEMBER PLAYER OF THE MONTH

After a hugely impressive start in W13, flanker Carlo Tizzano has been named the Ealing Trailfinders Player of the Month for September.

The flanker, who scored four tries in three league games in September, currently sits joint third in the Championship try-scoring charts and is the highest scoring forward in the league.

On picking up this award, Carlo said: “It’s pretty awesome to have been awarded this accolade in my first month here. I’m pretty stoked about it and I’ve got to say a huge thank you to everyone who voted.

“We have such a competitive and talented squad here and I’ve got to thank the boys around me for allowing me to play the way I do.”

There will be a full feature interview with Carlo in this weekend’s programme for our game against Richmond. The programme will be released online on our website and across our social media channels, via our partners Zeeon tomorrow afternoon. Alternatively, you can watch the interview now on our YouTube channel.

If you haven’t yet bought tickets to Saturday’s game against Richmond, make sure you get yours here.

Player of the Month- September

Vote for your Ealing Trailfinders Player of the Month for September.

Following an exciting start to the 2022/23 season, it’s now time to vote for your September Player of the Month!

The players nominated are:

  • Bobby De Wee (Second-Row)
  • Carlo Tizzano (Flanker)
  • Max Bodilly (Centre)
  • Jonah Holmes (Fullback / Wing)

CLICK HERE to vote for your Player of the Month. 

Voting closes at 5pm Monday 3rd October. The winner will be announced via our website and social media channels on Wednesday 5th October.

Loan Watch: Championship Round Three

Trailfinders had four representatives running out at the Athletic Ground this weekend as London Scottish welcomed Jersey Reds to South-West London.

London Scottish 21-55 Jersey Reds

Prop Elliot Chilvers, second-row David Douglas Bridge and winger Josh Gillespie all started the game while Trailfinders Rugby Academy player Lawrence Mason made his debut for the Exiles from the bench.

After a physical start, Chilvers was taken off early, but Scottish did well to contain their full time opponents and they only trailed 12-7 at the half-time break. Scottish did well to absorb a lot of pressure in the first half, but this changed in the second 40. Jersey ran in seven second half scores as they ran out 55-21 winners.

Josh made good in-roads throughout the game while David worked tirelessly around the park and at the breakdown. The standout performance however came from Lawrence, who was a real menace off the bench. He made several clean breaks and his quick thinking helped setup Scottish’s third and final try as he received a quick line-out before providing the final pass for winger Zach Clow to score.

Welcome Jonathan Thomas

Ealing Trailfinders are delighted to announce that Jonathan Thomas will assist the coaching team as a Forwards Consultant.

Thomas (JT) joins us with a wealth of experience and expertise to help improve the team. He has previously been Head Coach at Worcester Warriors, from 2020 up until the start of this year. Before that he spent four years at Bristol Bears as Defence and Forwards Coach learning under Pat Lam. He helped the Bears achieve promotion to the Premiership and win the Challenge Cup (their first ever European title).

JT took up his role at Bristol immediately after finishing his hugely successful playing career. He represented Swansea, Ospreys and Worcester Warriors throughout his 14 year spell as a player. He was capped 67 times by the Welsh National team, starting every game during their 2005 and 2008 Grand-Slam winning campaigns. He went to two World Cups (2003 and 2007) and appeared in every Six Nations squad between 2004 and 2011.

Lam described him as “excellent team man and an outstanding young coach” when he left Bristol and JT has already started helping the squad.

JT said: “I’m really pleased to be here at Ealing and everyone at the club has been so welcoming, that I feel like I’ve been here for ages.

“From speaking to Wardy (Ben Ward) it just felt like a really natural fit. I’ve played in this league before, I’ve coached in this league before and so I know how tough the Championship is and hopefully I can make a positive difference.”

Director of Rugby Ben Ward said: “I’m really pleased to have been able to recruit someone of JT’s quality and know-how to help aid our coaching team. He is an incredibly exciting coach with Premiership experience and also the knowledge of how to get a team promoted from the Championship after being part of the Bristol staff that did so.

“He’s already slotted in well to our setup and I know the boys are learning a lot from him.”

To listen to JT’s full interview, click here.

This appointment comes after the mutually agreed release of Forwards and Defence coach Glen Townson. Due to family reasons, Glen was looking for a role closer to his home in Bristol. Everyone at Ealing Trailfinders thanks Glen for his work at the club, both as a coach and a player, and wishes him all the best for the future.

Ealing Trailfinders Sponsors Ealing Half Marathon

Ealing Trailfinders are proud to be the official water station sponsors of the Ealing Half Marathon.

The tenth anniversary of the Ealing Half Marathon takes place this Sunday 25th September and Ealing Trailfinders are delighted to be supporting this fantastic community event.

As part of our sponsorship, Ealing Trailfinders first-team players and staff will be positioned at the St Stephen’s Church Water Station, providing participants with refreshments and encouragement as they make their way through the 13.1 mile run.

We will also have our Ealing Trailfinders Foundation and Community team situated at the Finish Line / Race HQ in Lammas Park. We will have a range of community activities and games taking place, and you will have the opportunity to have your photo taken with our first-team players and club trophies.

To read the full Half Marathon guide click here.

Our best wishes to all participants taking on the Ealing Half Marathon this Sunday!

Loan Watch: Championship Round 2

Away from our tough battle at Dillingham Park, there was just the one fixture this week which featured some of our loan or duel-registered players.

Bedford Blues 49-36 London Scottish

In what was a thrilling 85-point affair there were two Trailfinders in action for the Exiles at Goldington Road. Trailfinders Rugby Academy product Cam Terry made his debut for Scottish at hooker, while new signing David Douglas Bridge started in the second-row.

The visitors begun the contest slowly and Bedford raced out to a 21-0 lead after 15 minutes. Scottish however stayed in the fight and managed to tie the game up at 31-points apiece after just over an hour. Ultimately, the Blues proved too strong, and after two more tries and two penalties, they eventually ran out the victors.

Both of the boys played well, with David putting in a very solid and industrious display around the park and almost scoring a try on his Scottish debut, but was agonisingly just held up.

Cam also put in a great account of himself, nailing his set piece and throwing excellently. He was a rampant carrier and scrummaged really well to set up a platform for the rest of the side.

 

MATCH PREVIEW: AMPTHILL (A)

After a strong opening display, we now take to the road to face Ampthill for this weekend’s round two encounter.

About the opposition:

After another strong campaign in 2021/22, Ampthill have made some astute signings to help bolster their squad.

The Mob have brought in a good balance of players, some with Premiership experience, as well as established Championship names. Back-row Caleb Montgomery comes in from Worcester Warriors, while fly-half/centre Tom Hardwick has experience at Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs.

Syd Blackmore (Pirates), Jake Ellwood, Harry Wilson, Sam Hanks (all London Scottish), Charlie Gowling (Richmond) and Pete White (Coventry) are all proven performers within the league and will be eager to develop further at Ampthill.

In terms of those who have left the club, they have only lost seven players during the off-season. Although this number is smaller than most, fly-half Russell Bennett moving to Jersey Reds is a big loss, as is prop Jamie Jack moving north of the border to Edinburgh.

What to expect:

Travelling to Ampthill is always a tough place to go and play due to the passionate support and unique setup at Dillingham Park.

Last weekend, the Mob welcomed Jersey Reds to Bedfordshire for their Championship opener, but were undone by a slow start. Jersey raced out to a 19-0 lead inside 25 minutes and had secured the bonus point by half-time.

Ampthill did well to fight back during the second period, scoring three tries in all, with Ollie Stonham, Rekeiti Ma’asi-White-White and Theo Dan all crossing, but the Reds ran out 36-21 victors.

Ampthill Head Coach said: “We prepared well and knew what Jersey are about but we were still tactically naive. We improved in the second half but have a lot to work on before Ealing visit next Saturday.”

Match details:

Ampthill v Ealing Trailfinders

Date: Saturday 17th September

Kick-off time: 3.00pm

Location: Dillingham Park, Ampthill

Tickets: Available from £10 (buy here)

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

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