Ealing Trailfinders are thrilled to announce the signing of South African prop Kabous Bezuidenhout.

The 23-year-old joins from Sharks after their winning Currie Cup campaign in 2023/24.

Before his time in Durban, Bezuidenhout plied his trade in Johannesburg for the Golden Lions, playing in 15 Currie Cup games before moving to London.

A strong scrummager, Bezuidenhout stands at 6ft 2in and 130kgs, adding another solid option to the Trailfinders front row.

Joining Trailfinders, Bezuidenhout said: “I feel that it is a great opportunity to see the world with the help of rugby and to get some experience in a different country.”

Director of Rugby Ben Ward said: “Kabous is a strong scrummaging prop and we’re really happy to welcome him to Trailfinders. We think he can grow into a really important part of the squad and I’m excited to see how he progresses during his time here.”

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Trailfinders Women are excited to announce that future star Hayley Jones has signed a 5-year contract with the club!

Hayley is in her 2nd year at Henley College, as part of our Trailfinders Women’s Pathway dedicated to supporting female rugby players to achieve not only their rugby ambitions on field but also their academic ambitions off field.

Hayley is an exceptionally talented young woman whose commitment to her growth is evident, and we’re excited to watch her evolve as a player and a leader within our club.

We believe that with the proper support and environment, she will not only achieve her ambitious goals in rugby of becoming a Red Rose but also off-field in her further education.

Hayley has already been training with Trailfinders Women this season and radiates all the core values we hold as an organisation. She is considered very much part of the family, and we are thrilled she has chosen Trailfinders as the environment in which she wants to develop and excel.

Signing for Trailfinders, Haley said: “I am so incredibly grateful to have been given this opportunity to continue developing my rugby at a higher level. I cannot wait to develop further as a player and person, and I know Trailfinders Women will give me the tools and support to enable me to do so.

“They have believed in me from an early stage and have been amazing in giving me the resources to get better as a player whilst balancing education and the rest of my life. I look forward massively to continuing my rugby journey with them and joining the great set of girls that are at the club.”

Transition Coach Emma Cooper said: “Hayley is a hugely exciting player, but more importantly a really great human being who we believe will add a lot of value to what we are building at Trailfinders!

“As we look ahead to the 25/26 season, we can’t wait to see how Hayley will contribute to the team’s success and inspire other young athletes in the Trailfinders pathway. Welcome to the family, Hayley!”

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Brunel Rugby is thrilled to announce Trailfinders Women and GB7s player Abi Burton has been appointed Women’s Head Coach.

Burton has coached previously in the Trailfinders Women’s Pathway at Henley College.

During her work at the pathway, Abi helped the programme bring through players to England representative levels, including Emily Lunn and Hayley Jones, who both played for Red Roses U18s.

The back row has vast experience in professional rugby, representing Team GB at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, previously playing for Wasps in the women’s top flight.

She’ll be working alongside Transition & Pathway Coach Emma Cooper and Academy Coach Kate Zackary, hoping to lead the group to continued success.

Joining Brunel, Burton said: “I’m super excited at the opportunity to take Brunel to the next level. The girls work ethic is absolutely unmatched and I’m excited to share my knowledge and values with the squad. I’m really looking forward to working with the brilliant coaching team at the university.”

Trailfinders Women Head Coach Barney Maddison said: “Our pathway is so important to how we are building here at Trailfinders. Having Abi leading the programme is really exciting and she will be able to pass on all her knowledge of what it takes to compete at the highest level.”

Brunel University Women have been brilliant to start the season under Burton, beating Bristol 46-7, and Swansea a whopping 95-0 in their first two games.

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Ealing Trailfinders are thrilled to announce that we have extended our partnership with Lords Builders Merchants for a 9th season.

Lords Builders Merchants has a network of branches across the South East, offering building, landscaping, plumbing & heating supplies both in-store and online.

It’s been great to see members of the Lords family down at TFSC for so many games over the years to support the team, and we’re honoured to promote their brand around the ground on game day.

Once again, Lords Builders Merchants feature on the back of the Ealing Trailfinders home and away kits this season, and we’re delighted that we can rely on their continued support as we push on for bigger and better things.

Darren Price, Merchanting Managing Director said: “Lords Builders Merchants are delighted to continue our Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club sponsorship. We have been proud sponsors for eight consecutive years, and this, the 9th season ahead, is set to be another exciting one, with the club aiming for back-to-back league titles!

“Ealing Trailfinders and Lords have grown significantly since our partnership started, striving to reach the top in their respective fields. We wish Trailfinders every success this year and look forward to joining them for all of the matches at the superb Trailfinders Sports Club.

“If you are a Lords customer and would like to join us at a game, please contact Ross.Bargent@lordsbm.co.uk“

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