Ealing Trailfinders are delighted to announce the signing of tight-head prop Adam Nicol from Coventry ahead of the 2024/25 season.

The highly experienced front-rower joined Coventry at the start of the 23/24 season, playing a pivotal part in their title challenge this campaign.

Part of the Jersey side that won the Championship in 2022/23, he spent two seasons with the Reds after his move from URC outfit Glasgow Warriors in 2021.

Making his first appearance for Glasgow in the Pro12 back in 2016, Nicol went on to feature in the European Champions Cup for the Warriors alongside being named in the Scotland U20s, earning 14 caps.

After putting pen to paper, Nicol said: “I’m really happy to be joining Ealing Trailfinders. Watching their recent success in the Championship and Premiership Cup over the years really excites me, as they’re an ambitious team with an expectation on them to win. The club has a great setup and development program, where I think I will get great opportunities to develop my game. I’m really looking forward to meeting all the players and coaches in preseason!”

Director of Rugby Ben Ward said: “We know Adam very well, particularly from his time at Jersey Reds, where he was very successful. We know he’s an extremely good scrummaging tight head and we’re looking forward to him joining our environment.”

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Ealing Trailfinders are pleased to announce the signing of lock forward George Shaw on a long-term contract, joining the club from Cardiff University’s BUCS Super Rugby side ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Shaw has represented Ireland at both Under-19 and Under-20 level.

Studying Human Geography at Cardiff, Shaw was an IQ Rugby athlete alongside as part of the IRFU High-Performance Pathway.

The lock, who can also operate in the back row, made 38 BUCS Super Rugby appearances, featuring in two varsity games and two BUCS Super Rugby Play-Off matches in his time at Cardiff University.

Following his signing with the club, Shaw said: “I am really looking forward to being a part of such a prestigious club and excited to get stuck into a competitive, professional environment. I hope that I can bring something different to the club, and I am excited about what the future holds.”

Director of Rugby Ben Ward said: “George has a great future ahead of him in rugby. He’s an intelligent lad and I expect he will learn very quickly, which means we’re very excited to see him grow this year.”

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Ealing Trailfinders are pleased to announce the signing of back row Geordie Irvine from Northampton Saints ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Irvine made seven appearances for the Saints, joining the senior academy ahead of the 2021/22 season and featuring in four Premiership Rugby Cup fixtures that year.

His one appearance for the Saints this season came off the bench against  Trailfinders in Northampton’s 48-22 cup loss at TFSC.

The 20-year-old continued his professional rugby development on loan during his time at Northampton, joining fellow Championship sides Bedford Blues and Cambridge for spells. He was also dual registered with National League 1 side Leicester Lions this season.

Irvine also represented England at Under-18 and Under-20 levels while progressing through the Northampton Saints Academy.

After signing for Trailfinders, Irvine said: “I’m very excited to be joining a successful club that’s heading in such a positive direction.”

Director of Rugby Ben Ward said: “Geordie is an great young talent to be bringing into the club. He’s impressed us this season, and I believe he has all the physical attributes to succeed at Trailfinders Sports Club.”

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Ealing Trailfinders are pleased to announce the signing of prop Sam Clark, from Premiership side Newcastle Falcons, ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Clark debuted for the Falcons’ first team from the bench in a 66-13 victory over Caldy in the Premiership Rugby Cup in 2023.

The 20-year-old joined Newcastle’s senior academy in the summer of 2022, having progressed through the junior academy from the Under-17s level.

Raised in the UAE between the ages of 9-16, Clark grew up playing for the Dubai Hurricanes before moving to Sedbergh School for his sixth form studies.

After putting pen to paper, Clark said: “I’m really happy to be joining such a great club and hope to continue to learn along my rugby journey. I’m very excited for what the future holds in West London.”

Director of Rugby Ben Ward added: “Sam has a huge amount of potential and we’re keen to help him grow along his journey in professional rugby.

Ealing Trailfinders are delighted to announce the signing of former Bath fly-half George Worboys for the 2024/25 season.

Worboys played a pivotal role under Nick Easter in Chinnor RFC’s promotion campaign this season, as they were promoted from National League 1 to the Championship.

The 23-year-old made 16 appearances for Chinnor while on loan, scoring 11 tries and 192 points in an impressive year.

Having joined Bath in 2019, he leaves the club after making 10 appearances in the Premiership Rugby Cup and three in the Premiership. He was also called up to the England Under-18s Development Camp in 2019.

Worboys was named in this year’s Rugby Paper Dream Team and is described as the standout fly-half in National League 1.

After signing for Trailfinders, Worboys said: “Everybody in rugby recognises Ealing Trailfinders as an organisation with genuine ambition, and I am very excited by the opportunity to help the club move forward. In so many ways, in terms of the playing group, staff and facilities, this is a Premiership club in all but name – the future is bright.”

Director of Rugby Ben Ward expressed his excitement about George’s arrival: “George is an exciting young talent at a crucial position and we’re thrilled to be bringing him in. His attributes will compliment our style of play nicely.”