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MIKEY SUMMERFIELD JOINS EALING TRAILFINDERS

Ealing Trailfinders are delighted to announce the signing of prop forward Mikey Summerfield.

The Winchester-born prop joins Ealing Trailfinders from Bath Rugby.

Summerfield frequently featured for England U20 during 2022, playing all five rounds of the U20 Six Nations competition.

With an ability to alternate between loosehead and tighthead prop, Summerfield offers versatility and depth to Ealing Trailfinders’ front row.

On signing for the Club, Summerfield said:

‘I’m excited to be joining Ealing Trailfinders. It is clear that it’s a great environment with a lot of ambition and I can’t wait to get stuck in.’

Ben Ward Director of Rugby added:

‘Mikey is someone who has impressed us when he went on loan to Coventry. Mikey can play both loose and tighthead but we primarily see him as a loosehead.

‘He’s been around the environment at Bath which has been very successful in the last couple of years.

‘He’s looking to kick-on with his career and by coming to Ealing Trailfinders, he has an increased opportunity to play. He’s got attributes we look for in a prop: strong in the set-piece and he’s a mobile player which suits the style of our game.’

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JAKE MORRIS SIGNS FOR EALING TRAILFINDERS

Ealing Trailfinders are delighted to sign winger Jake Morris from Gloucester.

Morris joins the Club for the 2026/27 campaign from the West Country.

The 26-year-old has experience in the Prem and in the Champ with spells at Hartpury RFC.

Jake Morris on signing for the Club said:

‘I’m extremely excited to join Ealing Trailfinders. It’s a group with so much talent and ambition which I can’t wait to be a part of. I’m looking forward to joining the group and become the best I can be.’

Ben Ward, Director of Rugby, added:

‘Jake is a powerful back three player whose got experience at Hartpury and Gloucester.

‘He has a big boot and can beat defenders. Jake has good aerial ability with good passing skills.

‘If you look at the profiles of our back three players, there’s a mixture of guys that are powerful or have got good footwork. We’d position Jake in the more powerful side of our back three remit. He’s got some great attributes that will add to the team.

‘Morris also offers versatility with an ability to play fullback and wing.’

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CONFIRMATION OF CHAMP RUGBY 2026/27 FIXTURES

Fixtures for the 2026/27 Champ Rugby season have been confirmed with Ealing Trailfinders beginning their campaign away from home.

Confirmation of the season’s upcoming Champ Rugby fixtures are here. Ealing Trailfinders kick-off the season away from home at Kingsey Road against Chinnor on the weekend commencing 19 September 2026.

Round 2 will see the West London derby unfold as Ealing Trailfinders host Richmond at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Another London derby between Blackheath and Trailfinders will see the men in green travel south and east of the Thames to face the newly promoted side on the weekend of 17 October.

A halloween fixture against Doncaster Knights in Round 6 of the competition will be played on home soil.

Rounds 10 and 11 will see Trailfinders take on Worcester Warriors at Sixways Stadium followed by Bedford Blues at TFSC.

For the pre-Christmas fixture, Trailfinders will travel up the M1 to face newly promoted Rotherham Titans.

The newly revised format of home and away reverse fixtures will be played over the Christmas period. On Boxing Day weekend, Trailfinders host Nottingham and play the reverse fixture a week later at The Bay.

Round 15 is Rivals Round where Ealing Trailfinders host Worcester Warriors on home turf.

The final round of the regular league season will see Trailfinders host Chinnor on the weekend commencing 24 April 2027 in the new First and Last format that sees teams across the league play the same clubs in Rounds 1 and 26.

Champ play-offs will commence on the weekend of 8 May 2027, the semi-finals played a week later, with the Champ Final set for Saturday 29 May.

Rounds are confirmed for the weekend of as listed below. Kick-off times are set to be confirmed by Champ Rugby in due course.

Ealing Trailfinders 2026/27 confirmed fixtures

Round 1 – Chinnor, 19 September

Round 2 – Richmond, 26 September

Round 3 – Cornish Pirates, 3 October

Round 4 – Hartpury, 10 October

Round 5 – Blackheath, 17 October

Round 6 – Doncaster Knights, 31 October

Round 7 – Ampthill, 7 November

Round 8 – Coventry, 14 November

Round 9 – Caldy, 21 November

Round 10 – Worcester Warriors, 5 December

Round 11 – Bedford Blues, 12 December

Round 12 – Rotherham Titans, 19 December

Round 13 – Nottingham, 26 December

Round 14 – Nottingham, 2 January

Round 15 – Worcester Warriors, 23 January

Round 16 – Ampthill, 30 January

Round 17 – Doncaster Knights, 6 February

Round 18 – Blackheath, 13 February

Round 19 – Hartpury, 20 February

Round 20 – Cornish Pirates, 27 February

Round 21 – Caldy, 20 March

Round 22 – Coventry, 27 March

Round 23 – Bedford Blues, Saturday 3 April

Round 24 – Rotherham Titans, 10 April

Round 25 – Richmond, 17 April

Round 26 – Chinnor, 24 April

Play-offs – Commencing 8-29 May 2027

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EALING TRAILFINDERS SIGN FRENCH LOCK LOUIS FINCH

Ealing Trailfinders are delighted to announce the signing of French lock Louis Finch.

The 6ft6 22-year-old joins Ealing Trailfinders from Pro D2 team Stade Montois.

His signing adds further depth to the green and white engine room.

On signing for the Club, Finch said:

‘I’m really looking forward to joining Ealing Trailfinders for the upcoming season. After my time in France, I’m excited for a new challenge and to experience a different style of rugby.

‘I can’t wait to get stuck in with the lads and get the season underway.’

Director of Rugby Ben Ward said:

‘Louis has a big physical presence. His brother has done well at Bedford and we think Louis will adapt to the league pretty quickly and we think he has a high ceiling.

‘We’re looking forward to getting him in at Ealing Trailfinders.’

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EALING TRAILFINDERS SIGN FLANKER JARROD TAYLOR

Ealing Trailfinders are delighted to announce the signing of South African flanker Jarrod Taylor.

Making the move from Scarlets to Ealing Trailfinders, Taylor will add power and pace to the green and white back row.

A former South African Schools international, he played Currie Cup rugby for Western Province before joining the Scarlets.

On signing for the Club, Taylor said:

‘I can’t wait to be join Ealing! They play a really impressive brand of rugby and I’m looking forward to learning from everyone there and adding as much value as I can!’

Director of Rugby Ben Ward added:

‘Jarrod is a player that caught our attention a couple of years ago. I think he’s had a good season with the Scarlets.

‘He’s good over the ball and a powerful ball carrier. Jarrod is a good link player who I think will be destructive on the field.

‘Our back row is an area that is strong and I think that Jarrod adds to that group.’

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2026/27 Season Passes On Sale

Season Passes for the 2026/27 season are now on sale, with supporters invited to secure their place for another year of unforgettable moments in green and white.

Teams evolve. New stories are written and new chapters begin. But some things never change.

The familiar faces in the stands. The conversations before kick-off. The roar after a try. Your place in the stands. It simply isn’t the same without you.

Existing Season Pass holders now have a priority window until 31st July to renew their place for the new campaign, with their seat reserved until the renewal window closes. Any seats yet to be renewed will then be released to general sale, which begins on July 21st.

UPDATE: On 21st July, season pass seat reservations were extended to 31st July, coinciding with general sale. At 12pm on 31st July, all non-renewed season pass seat reservations will be removed and made available for general sale.

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Improvements for supporters

Ahead of the new season, extensive work has taken place behind the scenes to improve the supporter experience both online and on matchdays following fan feedback.

From redesigned seating maps and clearer stadium navigation, to more detailed information throughout the purchase journey, every improvement has been made to make attending Trailfinders fixtures as straightforward and enjoyable as possible.

Supporters will notice the Covered and Uncovered sections of the Damian Bugeja Stand have now been numbered sequentially, making finding your place easier than ever before to provide greater clarity between online and matchday.

We’ve also relaunched our Season Pass subscription option following improvements to the platform, allowing supporters to spread the cost of their Season Pass across 10 monthly payments when purchasing before the end of September 2026, making it even easier to secure their place for the season ahead.

We are working closely with partners TicketCo on further improvements to the online experience. In the meantime, supporters can now add seasonal parking during checkout, making it easier than ever to secure every part of their matchday experience in one place.

Seasonal parking is available for £70 alongside a Women’s Season Pass, £120 alongside a Men’s Season Pass and £190 alongside a Club Season Pass.

Accessible rugby remains at the heart of our approach

As the cost of live sport continues to rise, we remain committed to ensuring professional rugby remains accessible for local families and supporters.

Club Season Pass and Men’s Season Pass prices have been frozen for the 2026/27 season, ensuring supporters continue to enjoy some of the best value professional sport anywhere in West London, with access to all 13 home league fixtures.

Affordable rugby for families remains equally important. Under-12 Season Pass prices remain frozen across all categories and are available from just £5 for a Women’s Season Pass and £15 for a Men’s Season Pass, helping ensure the next generation of supporters can continue to make Trailfinders matchdays part of their family routine.

Affordable rugby remains one of the Club’s guiding principles, and something we remain fiercely committed to protecting.

Backing the growth of the women’s game

Following a historic campaign which saw Trailfinders Women reach the Club’s first Premiership Women’s Rugby Final, Women’s Season Pass prices have had a nominal increase.

The adjustment reflects both the continued growth of the women’s game and the increasing investment required to support its development, while ensuring supporters can continue to be part of one of the most exciting journeys in English rugby.

The Women’s Season Pass continues to represent outstanding value, offering access to all eight home league fixtures throughout the 2026/27 season from £8 per game for Adults, and just 63p for Under 12s.

For supporters wanting to follow every moment across both teams, the Club Season Pass continues to offer the best value of all, bringing together all men’s and women’s home league fixtures in one pass.

A pass that benefits you

Club partners have been invited to provide exclusive offers and experiences for Season Pass holders, helping supporters enjoy the benefits of being part of the Trailfinders community all year round.

Among the first of these, Season Pass holders can enjoy 20% off their first visit to The Soma Room, followed by a rolling 10% discount on future appointments upon presentation of their Season Pass.

Meanwhile, Ace Appliances are offering Season Pass holders 50% off a full appliance service, helping supporters keep things running smoothly at home as well as on matchdays.

Further benefits and partner offers will be announced throughout the season ahead.

Secure your place

All existing season pass holders will have received an email from TicketCo with instructions on how to renew their pass. If you have any questions, issues, or feedback to share during your renewal, please email tickets@etprm.com and we’ll be happy to assist.

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FIONN GIBBONS JOINS EALING TRAILFINDERS

Ealing Trailfinders add further depth to their back line with their latest signing of Irish centre Fionn Gibbons.

Gibbons moves to West London from United Rugby Championship side Munster.

Gibbons was a Grand Slam winner with the Ireland U20s in 2022 and scored three tries in four Ireland appearances during the Six Nations.

Whilst centre is his central position, Gibbons can interchange between centre and wing.

On signing for the club, Fionn said:

‘I’m delighted to be joining Ealing Trailfinders. It’s a fantastic opportunity to work in a first class environment and I can’t wait to get started now with the team and coaches.’

Director of Rugby Ben Ward added:

‘Fionn is a strong player. He offers versatility with an ability to play twelve, thirteen, and wing.

‘We spoke to Munster and they highly recommended Fionn to us. We were excited by his game footage and we hope to give him increased game time and see what he can do.

‘When we signed Scott Buckley from Munster a few seasons ago, he started in a similar position to Fionn. Since then, Scott has really kicked on for us and I hope that Fionn will have a similar journey as an Ealing Trailfinder.

‘We’re looking forward to bringing him into this environment and seeing what he can do.’

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JACK KELLEHER SIGNS FOR EALING TRAILFINDERS

Ealing Trailfinders are delighted to sign back row forward Jack Kelleher.

The Irish backrower joins Ealing Trailfinders for the 2026/27 season from the ARL league in Ireland. Kelleher had a brief spell with Northampton Saints before returning to the ARL.

Kelleher has also represented Ireland at U20 age-grade level.

On signing for the Club, Kelleher said:

‘I’m really excited to sign for Ealing Trailfinders. There’s a quality coaching group and a great squad of players here, and I’m looking forward to getting stuck in and preparing for the season ahead.’

Director of Rugby Ben Ward added:

‘We heard about Jack through Northampton. He’s got really good references and has been involved with the ARL league in Ireland.

‘We feel that he hasn’t been given an opportunity at one of the major provinces in Ireland. For us, he’s physical and has a good work rate.

‘We like Irish players. We’re quite a system-driven team and we think that Irish players like Jack are good at adapting to our style.

‘We think Jack will fit in really well with us at Ealing Trailfinders.’

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EALING TRAILFINDERS SIGN JAMES HUMPHREYS

Ealing Trailfinders are delighted to announce the signing of fly-half James Humphreys.

Humphreys joins Trailfinders for the 2026/27 season from United Rugby Championship team Ulster.

The fly-half is a talented goal-kicker and reader of the game, hailing from a family with strong rugby pedigree.

On signing for the Club, Humphreys said:

‘I’m delighted to be joining Ealing Trailfinders for the next few seasons. It’s a very exciting opportunity to join such a successful club and I’m really looking forward to experiencing life in the Champ and bringing my best to the group.’

Ben Ward, Director of Rugby added:

‘James has a very good kicking and passing game. He’s a player that will compete with the likes of Dan Jones for the ten shirt at the Club and having that internal competition will only strengthen the group.

‘His knowledge and understanding of the game is very good and that’s something that caught our attention. James has shown himself to be a good operator in terms of his game management.

‘We’re excited to have James in the Ealing Trailfinders environment and giving him as many opportunities as possible.’

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EALING TRAILFINDERS ADD ENGINE ROOM POWER WITH FREDDIE STEVENSON SIGNING

Ealing Trailfinders sign lock Freddie Stevenson to add to the green and white engine room.

Stevenson moves to West London from Plymouth Albion after impressing in National One during the 2025/26 season.

An impressive university rugby career at Liverpool saw Stevenson play for Caldy RFC in 2024/25, followed by a move closer to his home in Bude by signing for Plymouth Albion last season.

Ahead of 2026/27, Stevenson will return to the Champ in Trailfinders’ green and white.

On signing for the Club, Stevenson said:

‘I can’t wait to join Ealing Trailfinders. The Club’s record speaks for itself. To be able to learn off a bunch of high quality players along with a great coaching group at the club will only improve my game.’

Director of Rugby Ben Ward added:

‘Freddie is a young second rower who is a calling lock, which is a rare find in the modern game. We’ve been really impressed by Freddie during his time at Plymouth, which has been a good environment for his development.

‘With Freddie coming into the Ealing Trailfinders environment, we feel that our full-time programme will help him further develop his game.’