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TRAILFINDERS CELEBRATE EALING’S MUSICAL LEGACY

Ealing Trailfinders’ matchday artwork returns for the 2026/27 season, celebrating The Ealing Club and the boroughs wider contribution to British music through a series of album-inspired designs.

Across our men’s and women’s home league game fixtures, the borough will take centre stage in creative interpretations of iconic artwork connected to artists and musical stories linked with Ealing.

The concept continues last season’s celebration of Ealing Studios, which saw famous film posters reimagined through a Trailfinders lens. This year, the attention moves from screen to sound.

At the heart of the campaign is The Ealing Club. Widely regarded as the birthplace of British rhythm and blues, the venue helped create a musical movement that influenced generations of artists. The series will also look beyond the venue itself to celebrate the people and moments that have shaped Ealing’s wider musical legacy.

Ben Ward, Managing Director of Ealing Trailfinders, said:

‘Ealing is so much more than the location in our name – it’s a fundamental part of who we are.

‘We are proud to be championing the culture of our borough, and following last season’s celebration of Ealing Studios, pleased to continue the concept by shining a light on the borough’s extraordinary contribution to British music.’

The first home game at Trailfinders Sports Club this season, Ealing Trailfinders vs. Richmond on 27th September, will launch the series, with The Who’s ‘The Kids Are Alright’ receiving an unmistakably Trailfinders twist.

Tickets for the game are available here.

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Clubber Annual Pass: 20% discount code for Ealing Trailfinders fans

For a second year running, ClubberTV will stream Elior Champ Rugby.

This weekend will see the return of Elior Champ Rugby and ClubberTV is the official streaming partner for all the games.

Trailfinders supporters can unlock 20% off an annual pass using the code EALI20.

There are a limited number of discount codes that will be allocated to viewers on a first come, first serve basis. The offer expires on September 18th 2026.

Make sure you catch all the Elior Champ Rugby action on ClubberTV for the 2026/27 season.

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Match report: Ealing Trailfinders vs Edinburgh ‘A’

Ealing Trailfinders secure a victory over Edinburgh ‘A’ in their final pre-season fixture.

The men in green ran out at Trailfinders Sports Club for the first time for the 2026/27 season ahead of Elior Champ Rugby next week.

The home side dominated attack in the opening minutes of the game. Pressure down the wings with explosive runs and breakdown pressure had Trailfinders on top.

Yet, the initial handling errors meant that Trailfinders were unable to convert their 22 entries into points. Continued aerial battle pressure and rapid speed of ball saw Trailfinders continually stay on top in attack as the clock neared the ten minute mark.

Edinburgh struck back after holding themselves in defence with their first entry into Trailfinders’ 22. But pressure at the breakdown saw Trailfinders secure turnover ball. Michael Stronge put boot to ball, sending it into touch for a clean exit.

Trailfinders continued to look to the attack but the rust on the wheels was yet to come off for the men in green as the clock neared the end of the first quarter.

The home side were later rewarded with penalties in the red zone. A driving maul opportunity enabled Trailfinders to hunt down their first try scored by Jordy Reid. Louie Johnson added the conversion.

Once the first score was under their belt, Trailfinders kept the scoreboard ticking. Toby Cousins broke down the wing on the 26th minute to score the second try of the game.

Edinburgh weren’t walking away quietly. They pressed forward with their own attacking pressure to score under the posts and add the conversion to close the scoreboard down to five differentiating points.

However, a second driving maul try scored by Scott Buckley enabled Trailfinders to continue the score advantage going into half-time.

Half-time: Ealing Trailfinders 19-12 Edinburgh ‘A’

It was the second half that put any of the Scottish outfit’s threats to bed.

Trailfinders won a penalty in the opening minutes of the second half. A break from Will Feeney down the right wing set him up for Trailfinders’ fourth try.

Moments later, Edinburgh ‘A’ struck back with their third try from a driving maul of their own. The following minutes of play saw Trailfinders in defence as Edinburgh looked to hold the upper hand.

Replacements from the Trailfinders bench were brought onto the field before Edinburgh could throw the lineout. Fresh legs and strong defensive pressure saw the visitors spill the ball forward.

Back in attack, Trailfinders’ fifth try came from another successful lineout into a driving maul to extend the scoreline.

A back and forth battle continued between both sides in the centre field, although Edinburgh struggled to gain a foothold on the latter stage of the match. Trailfinders stormed forward, going through the phases. Eventually fruitful, Fyn Brown scored from short range in a power game. Rory Scannell added the conversion.

A try on debut for Tom Florence sixty seconds later wrote the script for the scoreline as time on the clock dwindled. Scannell added another conversion.

The visitors stuck in the fight until the very end, having the upper hand in the red zone until a spilt ball meant that the referee blew the full-time whistle in favour of the home side.

Full-time: Ealing Trailfinders 45-17 Edinburgh ‘A’

Player of the Match: Louie Johnson

Match Guide, Match Preview, News

Match programme: Edinburgh ‘A’

We’re back at home this weekend for a pre-season friendly against Edinburgh ‘A’.

Read everything you need to know about the match in our gameday programme.

News, Team Lineup

Team News: Ealing Trailfinders vs Edinburgh ‘A’

Ben Ward has named his side to face Edinburgh ‘A’ in the second pre-season friendly ahead of the regular Elior Champ Rugby season.

Ealing Trailfinders return to home turf for the first time in the 2026/27 season.

Director of Rugby Ben Ward has named a playing squad of twenty-nine to face Edinburgh ‘A’ at Trailfinders Sports Club on Saturday 12 September.

Captaining the men in green this weekend is Irish hooker Scott Buckley. He is joined by Mikey Summerfield and George Davis in the front row.

George Shaw retains his place in the engine room after featuring in the side last weekend against Connacht. David Douglas Bridge moves from back row to lock in this weekend’s fixture.

After making his Trailfinders debut last weekend, Jarrod Taylor retains his place in the back row. Jordy Reid starts at openside flanker with Kyle Hatherell at eight.

In the halfbacks, Michael Stronge starts at scrum-half and Louie Johnson starts at fly-half after nailing his kicks to post against Connacht last week.

Rory Scannell starts at inside centre alongside last week’s two-time try-scorer Hayden Hyde who retains his place at thirteen.

Toby Cousins and Deago Bailey start on the wings with Will Feeney at fullback.

An extensive bench has been named for this fixture with the opportunity for players to secure crucial playing time ahead of Round One of Elior Champ Rugby next weekend.

Ben Ward has named eight forwards on the bench and six backs.

Kick-off is at 3pm at Trailfinders Sports Club, Saturday 12 September.

Starting XV

15. Will Feeney

14. Deago Bailey

13. Hayden Hyde

12. Rory Scannell

11. Toby Cousins

10. Louie Johnson

9. Michael Stronge

1. Mikey Summerfield

2. Scott Buckley (C)

3. George Davis

4. David Douglas Bridge

5. George Shaw

6. Jarrod Taylor

7. Jordy Reid

8. Kyle Hatherell

REPLACEMENTS

16. Mike Willemse

17. Kyle Whyte

18. Kabous Bezuidenhout

19. Emeka Atuanya

20. Freddie Stevenson

21. Fyn Brown

22. Jack Kelleher

23. Gabriel Man

24. Craig Hampson

25. James Humphreys

26. Will Parry

27. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

28. Jake Morris

29. Fionn Gibbons

Match Guide, News

Matchdays at Trailfinders Sports Club: Key Information

Here’s everything you need know ahead of the match whether you’re a first time fan or a returning supporter.

Buy your match tickets

Buying your ticket is quick and easy, and you have two options:

Online: buying online is the best way to secure your spot. You get your ticket in advance, don’t have to queue, and can do it in less time that it has taken to read this page so far! Click here or the button below to be taken through to our official ticketing platform.
On Matchday: tickets are also available on matchday at the gate. Do please note that there is a matchday pricing increase of £5 for all tickets over 18. We would usually recommend the online option to get as much value as possible from your matchday.
Season ticket holders go free!

How to find us

Our home games are played at Trailfinders Sports Club and can be accessed by a range of different transport, including car, bus, and tube.

Click here for more information

Club Shop

Get kitted out in our new Nike stash. Trailfinders are the first rugby club in the UK to bring the iconic Just Do It brand back to the professional game. Our leisure kit is now available in store with our match day replica shirts available to pre-order online.

Our club shop is located next to the East Stand and is open an hour out from kick-off.

Alternatively, you can order your Trailfinders stash from our online store.

Food and Drink

Food and drink is available to supporters pre-match in the Clubhouse. For classic rugby grub, head inside and opposite the bar you will find a range of food options.

Outside of the Clubhouse next to the main reception area is the street food vendor. Here, supporters will find rotated street food-style menus that change from match to match. The menus for each match will be confirmed in due course on the Club website.

Supporters can also access the Coffee Hut and Container Bar situated next to the Damian Bugeja Stand for further drinks options.

Meet the players

We have plenty of opportunities for our supporters to engage with our players. Post-match, our athletes will head down to the North West corner of the pitch to be available for photos and autograph sessions.

Accessibility

For supporters who require accessibility support, here is everything you need to know ahead of match days.

Bathroom facilities

There are three accessible toilets situated across Trailfinders Sports Club: in the Centenary Clubhouse, the Olympic Pavillion, and the East Stand.

Supporters are encouraged to use the facilities in the first two locations.

If you require a radar key to access the bathrooms, please go to the bar in the Centenary Clubhouse or to the Club Shop if you require use of the East Stand bathroom.

Parking

There are ten accessible parking bays across four locations at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Should you require accessible parking, please contact Supporter Services as there are limited bays available.

Please show your blue badge on the gate if you require accessible parking. The stewards will direct you to an appropriate space.

Seating

Wheelchair accessible seating is located at the front of the East Stand. Space is also available for carers.

The Grandstand

There is a lift from the ground floor to the upper grand stand that supporters with limited mobility can use. However, the upper grandstand has no available wheelchair accessible seating or disabled bathrooms.

The closest available accessible bathroom is in the Centenary Clubhouse.

PCW Box and Container Bar

PCW Box and the Container Bar are not accessible to wheelchair users. If you require step-free access for food and drink, please go to the Clubhouse.

Additional information and support

If you need any further or extra support please contact info@etprm.com.

Stadium map

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Matchday communications update

Trailfinders Rugby can confirm their details for matchday communications for the upcoming 2026/27 season.

Ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 season, Trailfinders can confirm the details for matchday communications for supporters to stay up to date on scores and action across Elior Champ Rugby, JAECOO Next Gen Cup, JAECOO PWR, and any friendly fixtures.

Pre-match

Ahead of our matches, supporters can find information on kick-off times, match locations, and any further details on our website. These updates will also be published across our social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

Supporters subscribed to our newsletter will also receive pre-match updates via email. If you haven’t already subscribed to receive our newsletters, click here.

Our digital matchday programme can be found on our website the day before the match. Links to the matchday programme will also be published on the Club’s social media accounts.

Are you a first time fan or need support with your ultimate matchday experience? Click here to view our matchday guide.

In match

Across both men’s and women’s fixtures, during every match, score updates will be posted to our Instagram and Facebook Stories.

Quarterly time updates will be published on X. This includes kick-off, half-time, and full-time updates. Supporters are encouraged to follow our Club accounts on Instagram and Facebook for score by score updates.

Post-match

Full-time score updates will be published across Instagram, Facebook, and X. The score will also be updated on our website.

The match report will be available for supporters to read on our website with links to the article also published on social media.

Attendees to any home games at Trailfinders Sports Club will also receive a post-match email asking for their feedback on their matchday experience. Trailfinders would love to hear your experience, so please send us your thoughts on your time with us.

Do you have any questions? Email info@etprm.com.

Ealing Trailfinders

Trailfinders Women

Five Trailfinders selected for Red Roses WXV Global Series Squad

Five Trailfinders have been selected by Red Roses Head Coach John Mitchell in his WXV Global Series squad.

Abi Burton

Haidee Head

Hayley Jones

Meg Jones

Bo Westcombe-Evans

The Red Roses kick off their campaign by taking on Australia on Saturday the 12th September (3pm Kick-off) at CorpAcq Stadium, Salford. The England side then move south to Sandy Park, Exeter, where John Mitchell’s team will face fellow 2026 World Cup finalists Canada on the 19th September (3pm Kick-off). The home fixtures end with a clash against the Black Ferns at the Home of rugby, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on the 26th September (3pm Kick-off).

October sees the start of the away fixtures for the Roses, starting with a trip to Canada on the 17th, followed by another match against the Northern hemisphere side a week later on the 24th. The series culminates with a clash against USA on the 30th October.

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Match Report: Connacht vs Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders fell short of a win against a physical Connacht side.

A full-time score of 26-14 to the Galway outfit tested Trailfinders’ defence. Two tries on debut for Hayden Hyde and conversions for Louie Johnson showed glimpses of what supporters can expect from the West London side going forward in 2026/27.

Connacht started quick with attacking ball and dominated possession in the opening minutes. Trailfinders continued to work hard in defence with another debutant Jarrod Taylor making a try-saving tackle on the wing.

Hyde searched for the gaps throughout the match although he was denied a score until the second half.

A scoreless opening quarter only reflected the big collisions, blitz defence, and aerial battle from both sides.

However, the hosts came away fruitful after relentless attack with a break down the middle. Trailfinders managed to gather their defence but Connacht scored from short range with a successful conversion.

A second try for the Irish outfit came shortly after with a second successful conversion.

Trailfinders hunted down a try before half-time but a mishandling saw the ball go forward.

Half-time: Connacht 14-0 Ealing Trailfinders

Connacht came out of the changing rooms with attacking prowess but Trailfinders remained firm, determined to get on the scoreboard.

Yet, it was the hosts who scored the first points of the second half from a lineout into a driving maul. The conversion was unsuccessful.

Hyde’s hunting eventually came through as he read the intercept at fifty-three minutes and ran the ball in for Trailfinders’ first try. Johnson added the extras.

From there, Trailfinders upped their attacking momentum but the back and forth nature of the game meant that Connacht turned their defence into offence. Their fourth try was scored out wide on the right wing with a successful conversion as play moved into the final quarter.

Trailfinders responded in the final minute of the game with a second try from Hyde. Johnson finished the match by nudging the ball through the posts.

Full-time: Connacht 26-14 Ealing Trailfinders

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CONNACHT LINEUP

Trailfinders kick-off the 2026/27 season with a pre-season trip to Galway to take on URC side Connacht at Dexcom Stadium.

Ben Ward has named a strong side to take on the Irish outfit, with star quality in the starting lineup alongside genuine firepower amongst the replacements.

The front-row see’s Mikey Willemse Captain the side from Hooker, with Sam Grahamslaw and PJ Sheck either side of him at Loosehead and Tighthead Prop respectively.

In the engine room, it’s Bobby De Wee returning to the green and white after a period of absence due to injury. He’s joined by George Shaw to complete the tight-five.

It’s a dynamic Back-row, with Will Montgomery at Blindside Flanker and South-African Jarrod Taylor at Openside. David Bridge completes the pack at number Eight.

The half-back pairing is comprised of the experienced Craig Hampson at Nine and metronomic kicker Dan jones who will be looking to pull the strings from Fly-half.

A new midfield partnership features in the centres, with Francis Moore slotting in at Inside centre. He’s complimented by new signing Hayden Hyde at Thirteen.

The side features an electric back-three, with Patrick Campbell at Fullback, Fionn Gibbons at Eleven and Deago Bailey at Fourteen.

The replacements feature the likes of Kyle Hatherell, Mikey Summerfield, and Rory Scannell, giving Ben Ward the option for injection of genuine quality throughout the match.

The match kicks-off at 17:00 on Saturday the 5th September. Make sure to keep track of our instagram stories for live score updates.