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Matchday information: Ealing Trailfinders vs Cornish Pirates

George Davis will become a club centurion this weekend as Ealing Trailfinders host Cornish Pirates in Round Twenty-Four of the Champ.

Prop forward George Davis will become the tenth club centurion in the professional era for Ealing Trailfinders this weekend.

Ben Ward has named nine changes in his squad to face Cornish Pirates after last weekend’s win at Ellgia Fields.

Joining Davis in the front row is Lefty Zigiriadis at loosehead with Scott Buckley coming in at hooker.

In the engine room, Matas Jurevicius and Sean Lonsdale start.

Josh Taylor returns to the starting XV as skipper and is joined in the back row by Kyle Hatherell and David Bridge.

Craig Hampson retains his place as the starting scrum-half. Rory Scannell joins him in the halfbacks.

Jordan Holgate and Francis Moore link up in the centres.

Tom Collins and Toby Cousins start on the wings and Patrick Campbell moves out to fullback.

Ben Ward names a 6-2 split on the bench with the inclusions of Mike Willemse, Conor Oliver, and Michael Stronge.

Kick-off is at 3pm on Saturday 18 April at Trailfinders Sports Club.

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What’s On

We’ve got plenty going on at Trailfinders Sports Club ahead of the match for families and friends to enjoy. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday:

Pre-match

We have plenty going on ahead of kick-off including our Funzone – perfect for friends and family.

Funzone activities include:

Passing Challenge

Last Person Standing

Blaze Pods

Live music

From 2:25-2:55pm, we have live music from Matt Gurry in the Centurion Clubhouse.

Guard of Honour

Our Guard of Honour will be out on the pitch five minutes ahead of kick-off. This weekend, our guard of honour is made up of players from Ealing Trailfinders’ minis and youth groups.

Food and Drink

Refreshments are available for supporters in the clubhouse throughout the day.

Ealing Trailfinders Shop

Get kitted out in Trailfinders colours with all our 2025/26 season kit available to purchase in our shop. The shop opens from 2pm and re-opens at half-time and thirty minutes after the full-time whistle.

Half-time

During halftime, Ealing Trailfinders 1871 will be presented their award after becoming Counties 1 Middlesex Champions. Along with the presentation there will be an interview.

Post-match

Signing sessions

The Autograph Zone will be set up in the North West corner of the pitch giving the supporters an opportunity to meet our players and secure autographs.

Live music

The live music continues in the clubhouse post-match with Matt Gurry. Grab yourself a drink from the bar and enjoy the tunes!

First time with us?

If you’re travelling to Trailfinders Sports Club for the first time here are some key information points for you:

Click here for travel information

The match programme can be found on our website one day prior to matchday.

For news and offer updates, sign up here!

Starting XV:

15.Patrick Campbell

14. Toby Cousins

13. Francis Moore

12. Jordan Holgate

11. Tom Collins

10. Rory Scannell

9. Craig Hampson

1. Lefty Zigiriadis

2. Scott Buckley

3. George Davis

4. Matas Jurevicius

5. Sean Lonsdale

6. Kyle Hatherell

7. Josh Taylor (C)

8. David Bridge

Replacements:

16. Mike Willemse

17. Elliot Chilvers

18. Adam Nicol

19. Geordie Irvine

20. Will Montgomery

21. Conor Oliver

22. Michael Stronge

23. George Worboys

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What’s On: Ealing Trailfinders vs Cornish Pirates

Ealing Trailfinders welcome Cornish Pirates to Trailfinders Sports Club on 18th April. Here’s everything you need know about what’s on the ground this Saturday!

Pre-match

We have plenty going on ahead of kick-off including our Funzone – perfect for friends and family.

Funzone activities include:

Passing Challenge

Last Person Standing

Blaze Pods

Food and Drink

Refreshments are available for supporters in the clubhouse throughout the day.

Ealing Trailfinders Shop

Get kitted out in Trailfinders colours with all our 2025/26 season kit available to purchase in our shop. The shop opens from 2pm and re-opens at half-time and thirty minutes after the full-time whistle.

Half-time

During halftime, Ealing Trailfinders 1871 will be presented their award after becoming Counties 1 Middlesex Champions. Along with the presentation there will be an interview.

Post-match

The Autograph Zone will be set up in the North West corner of the pitch giving the supporters an opportunity to meet our players and secure autographs.

First time with us?

If you’re travelling to Trailfinders Sports Club for the first time here are some key information points for you:

Click here for travel information

The match programme can be found on our website one day prior to matchday.

For news and offer updates, sign up here!

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Match report: Cambridge v Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders secure a bonus-point win in a tight contest against Cambridge.

A scoreless opening ten minutes set the scene for the clash between Cambridge and Ealing Trailfinders.

The home side displayed strong defence and kept Trailfinders’ attack at bay.

Nearing the end of the first quarter, Trailfinders had a scrum on Cambridge’s 22. A few minutes later with the ball still in the hands of the men in green, winger Toby Cousins sliced through the defence for the first score of the match.

Ten minutes later, Cambridge responded with their own try after right winger Kesena Izu ran down the wing. The conversion was successful by Ruaridh Dawson.

Ealing Trailfinders were not to be silenced and responded with their second try scored by Harry Thompson in the corner of the field.

Cambridge looked to inflict revenge before half-time but Trailfinders’ defence remained strong.

Half-time: Cambridge 7-12 Ealing Trailfinders

The second half saw a scoreless third quarter. Much of the play unfolded in the centre of the field with errors coming from both teams.

Into the final quarter, Ealing Trailfinders were defending from short range as Cambridge attacked in the visitors’ 22.

Five minutes later and still no points, Cambridge still looked for the try line. But a successful turnover from the men in green meant that Trailfinders kept Cambridge scoreless in the second half.

An intercept from Patrick Campbell ignited the energy back into the squad and the Irishman soared over for third try.

More tries followed for the men in green. Holgate scored to the right of the posts for the bonus-point try after the forwards grinded it out through the phases. Rory Scannell converted Holgate’s try.

Campbell took the fruits of his labour once more for the fifth and final try of the match. Scannell added the extras before the referee blew the full-time whistle.

Full-time: Cambridge 7-31 Ealing Trailfinders

Cambridge:

Tries – Kesena Izu 29

Conversions – Ruaridh Dawson 30

Ealing Trailfinders:

Tries – Toby Cousins 20, Harry Thompson 32, Patrick Campbell 70 79, Jordan Holgate 76

Conversions – George Worboys 21, Rory Scannell 77 80

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Confirmed: Home Semi Final Details

Ticketing information for Trailfinders play-off home semi-final on Saturday May 23rd (KO 4pm) has now been released.

Tickets for the tie are now on sale to 2025/26 Club Pass and Men’s Pass season ticket holders, who can reserve their seat before Tuesday 14^th, 12pm, ahead of general sale, at the Early Bird price.

Any un-sold season ticket seats will be released for general sale at 5pm on Tuesday 14^th April, at which point supporters will be able to purchase tickets at our Early Bird price until 12pm, Monday 18^th May – the week leading up to the fixture.

Purchasing your season ticket seat

2025/26 Club & Men’s Pass season ticket holders can secure their favourite spot by logging into our ticketing website. Please ensure your profile is fully completed and linked to your season pass to access your ticket. You can complete your profile by clicking here.

Season pass holders have also received an email to the address attached to their season pass with a profile link. For any required support, please email tickets@etprm.com.

Pricing

We are delighted to confirm a special reduction in match ticket prices for the playoff semi, including a ‘Kids for a Quid’ price point for our youngest fans to enjoy.

Our Early Bird tickets will be priced from the following:

Adults, £15
Over 67, £11
Under 21, £7.50
Under 18, £4
Under 12, £1

Tickets will return to regular pricing from 18^th May, excluding our Under 12 ticket which will remain a £1 ticket.

Group Offers

Group bookings benefit from additional savings, with a 10% discount applied to orders of 10 or more tickets, and a 15% discount for orders of 20 or more. These discounts are automatically applied at checkout.

For groups of more than 40, please email tickets@etprm.com and the team will be happy to support with a bespoke offer.

Sales method

Supporters should be aware that the quickest and easiest way to purchase tickets is online.

Online: From 6pm on Thursday, 9^th April.

In-Person: The ticket office is open on matchday, and at to be advertised dates in advance of the fixture.

Should fans have any issues or queries, the quickest and best way to get help is by emailing tickets@etprm.com.

Hospitality

To register your interest and be first in the know for hospitality details, please click here and complete our form. The team will then be in touch.

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Train Like Stade Toulousain with Trailfinders Rugby Academy

This August, we will host two Stade Toulousain Performance Camps in West London, offering young players the chance to develop their game under the guidance of qualified Stade Toulousain coaches.

Hosted at Brunel University, and delivered in partnership with Trailfinders Rugby Academy Pathways, the camps are open to boys and girls across two age groups:

Camp 1 – 3–5 August – for players born between 2012 and 2017
Camp 2 – 6–8 August – for players born between 2008 and 2011

Each three-day camp focuses on developing core skills, game understanding, and performance habits, with a programme that includes on-pitch training, video analysis, and daily lunches. Players will also receive a Stade Toulousain training bib and cap as part of their experience.

For those travelling from outside London, on-site accommodation is available through the Institute of Rugby for an additional fee.

As part of the experience, players will also have the opportunity to earn an exclusive invitation to a Toulouse Performance Camp in France.

Contact academie@stadetoulousain.fr or gareth.rise@etprm.com for more information.

News, Team Lineup

Team News: Cambridge vs Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders travel to Cambridge for Round Twenty-Three of the Champ.

Making returns to the match day squad are tighthead prop Biyi Alo, back rower Kyle Hatherell, and winger Reuben Bird-Tulloch.

Hatherell returns to the starting XV for the first time since Round Seventeen of the competition. He will skipper the side to face Cambridge on Saturday 11th April.

In a changed front row, joining Alo will be James Kenny at loosehead and Harry Thompson at hooker.

A changed engine room sees Geordie Irvine and Danny Cutmore start.

Hatherell starts at blindside flanker with Conor Oliver at openside. Gabriel Mann starts at eight.

Craig Hampson starts at scrum-half with George Worboys at fly-half.

A changed centre pairing sees Jordan Holgate come in at inside centre with Reuben Bird-Tulloch on the outside

Patrick Campbell moves to the left wing and Toby Cousins comes in on the right. Michael Dykes retains his place at fullback.

Ben Ward names a 5-3 bench split with the inclusions of Scott Buckley, PJ Sheck, and Will Parry.

Kick-off is 3pm, Saturday 11th April at Ellgia Fields.

Starting XV:

15. Michael Dykes

14. Patrick Campbell

13. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

12. Jordan Holgate

11. Patrick Campbell

10. George Worboys

9. Craig Hampson

1. James Kenny

2. Harry Thompson

3. Biyi Alo

4. Geordie Irvine

5. Danny Cutmore

6. Kyle Hatherell (C)

7. Conor Oliver

8. Gabriel Mann

Replacements:

16. Scott Buckley

17. Elliot Chilvers

18. PJ Sheck

19. Matas Jurevicius

20. Josh Taylor

21. Michael Stronge

22. Rory Scannell

23. Will Parry

Academy, News

Brunel Women secure place in BUCS Super Rugby Championship Final

Brunel soar into the BUCS Super Rugby Championship Final after defeating Hartpury University on Wednesday 8 April in the semi-final.

Brunel Women will travel to Rodney Park for the BUCS Super Rugby Championship Final on Wednesday 22 April 2026. They will face Loughborough University in the title decider.

After making their BUCS Super Rugby debut in the 2025/26 season, Brunel will play a final in their maiden season of the competition.

Brunel University is the partner institution of Ealing Trailfinders and Trailfinders Women and is a pinnacle part of the Trailfinders Academy pathway.

The match kicks off is at 7pm.

You can secure your place to the BUCS Super Rugby Championship Final here.

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Match report: Ealing Trailfinders v Nottingham

A strong second half effort from Ealing Trailfinders sealed a hard fought win over Nottingham.

Tries from Patrick Campbell, Rory Scannell, Will Montgomery, Lefty Zigiriadis, Geordie Irvine and a double from Tom Collins saw Trailfinders through to a record-breaking 22nd win in a single Champ Rugby season, breaking Newcastle Falcons’ (now Newcastle Red Bulls) record of 21 wins in the 2013/14 season. This win also secures Trailfinders a home semi-final in Elior Champ Rugby with four rounds left to play.

A scoreless first ten minutes saw possession change hands multiple times, with both sides threatening to break free in windy conditions at Trailfinders Sports Club.

In the thirteenth minute, the game came to life as slick hands in the backfield from Tom Collins and Francis Moore unleashed Patrick Campbell, who pinned his ears back to score for Trailfinders in the right corner. George Worboys was unable to convert from the touchline.

Nottingham struck back with a try four minutes later through Charlie Myall, and from out in front Shane O’Leary made the conversion.

On the stroke of thirty minutes, Nottingham added a second try courtesy of Jay Ecclesfield, again converted by O’Leary.

Despite decent possession in the Nottingham half, Trailfinders were unable to add another try before the whistle blew for half-time.

Half-time Ealing Trailfinders 5-14 Nottingham

Trailfinders came storming out of the blocks in the second half, kicking to the corner early. After a few phases in the Nottingham 22 the ball was passed wide to Tom Collins. He grounded the ball with a fantastic over the head finish. Worboys nailed the ensuing conversion from the touchline.

Following a yellow card to Nottingham loosehead Oscar Stott, Trailfinders kicked to the corner again, and Rory Scannell punched a hole to go over for a try, giving the home side the lead. Worboys added the extras again.

Nottingham hit back just minutes later, with George Timmins scoring a try, converted by O’Leary to give them the lead.

Trailfinders began building phases in the Nottingham half soon after, and Will Montgomery broke through a soft shoulder to score our bonus point try. In less spectacular fashion than his previous kick, Worboys slotted the conversion.

With Trailfinders really beginning to hit their stride, Lefty Zigiriadis powered over from the back of a ruck, and Worboys again added the extras.

Tom Collins grabbed his second try in the final 15 minutes, stepping the Nottingham fullback to score, teeing Worboys up for yet another pinpoint conversion.

Having just entered the fray minutes earlier, Trailfinders replacement Geordie Irvine powered through multiple defenders to score under the posts, demonstrating a remarkable leg drive. With his first kick of the game Rory Scannell converted from out in front of the posts, extending our lead to 47-21 with a minute left to play, and the scores remained the same until the referee blew his whistle for the final time.

Full-time Ealing Trailfinders 47-21 Nottingham

Ealing Trailfinders:

Tries – Patrick Campbell 13, Tom Collins 41 66, Rory Scannell 46, Will Montgomery 54, Lefty Zigiriadis 57, Geordie Irvine 78

Conversions – George Worboys 41 47 55 58 67, Rory Scannell 79

Nottingham:

Tries – Charlie Myall 17, Jay Ecclesfield 30, George Timmins 49

Conversions – Shane O’Leary 18 31 50

Yellow Cards – Oscar Stott 45

Match Guide, News

Match programme: Ealing Trailfinders v Nottingham

History is up for grabs as Ealing Trailfinders look to break another Champ Rugby record this weekend.

The men in green levelled Newcastle Falcons’s record for the most consecutive wins in the regular league season last weekend against Caldy. This Easter weekend, they will look to go one further.

Read everything you need to know about Round 22 of the Champ in our matchday programme.

Match Guide, News, Team Lineup

Matchday information: Ealing Trailfinders v Nottingham

Ealing Trailfinders return home for Round Twenty-Two of the Champ. They face Nottingham in a bid to make history in the competition.

This Saturday, Ealing Trailfinders have the opportunity to break the Champ Rugby record for the most consecutive wins in the regular league season.

Ben Ward has named his matchday squad to face Nottingham on Saturday 4 April.

In a changed front row, Mike Willemse leads the squad as skipper with Lefty Zigiriadis at loosehead and George Davis at tighthead.

A changed engine room sees Matas Jurevisius and Sean Lonsdale start.

Gabriel Mann starts at blindside flanker with Conor Oliver at openside. Will Montgomery starts at eight.

Ben Ward names an changed halfback pairing. Michael Stronge returns to scrum-half with George Worboys at fly-half.

Rory Scannell starts at inside centre and Francis Moore is on the outside.

Tom Collins is joined by Patrick Campbell on the wing. Michael Dykes retains his place at fullback after last weekend’s win over Caldy.

Ben Ward names a 6-2 bench split with the inclusions of Harry Thompson, Geordie Irvine, and Will Parry.

Kick-off is 3pm, Saturday 4th April at Trailfinders Sports Club.

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What’s On

We’ve got plenty going on at Trailfinders Sports Club ahead of the match for families and friends to enjoy. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday:

Pre-match

Coaching session – 12:00-13:00

Our community coaches will be leading Jeugd Rugby Club in a coaching session on the Top Pitch at TFSC.

Fun Zone – 14:00

In the Fun Zone, we have plenty of activations taking place that are perfect for family and friends:

Rapid Reactions Egg Blitz
Lords Cement Mixer and Chair
Passing Challenge
Last Man Standing Inflatable
Easter Egg Giveaway

Guard of Honour – 14:50

Our Guard of Honour this week will be players from Jeugd Rugby Club and Ealing Trailfinders mini and youth.

Half-time: The Giant Egg Chasers Race

Want to take part for a chance to win a giant egg filled with merchandise and chocolate? Head to the front of the East Stand at half-time!

Post-match

The Autograph Zone will be set up in the North West corner of the pitch giving the supporters an opportunity to meet our players and secure autographs.