Team Lineup - Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club

Lineup: Ealing Trailfinders v Cambridge

Ben Ward has named seven changes in his matchday squad to face Cambridge in Round Eleven of the Champ.

Kabous Bezuidenhout will make his first start in the Champ this season. Alongside him in the front row is Matt Cornish who is named as skipper for Round Eleven. PJ Sheck also starts in the front row after making his Club debut against Nottingham last weekend.

The engine room remains unchanged after the Round Ten win at The Bay. Danny Cutmore lines up alongside Matas Jurevicius.

Harry Taylor will make his Club debut in the back row alongside Kyle Hatherell and Gabriel Mann.

In a changed halfback pairing, Sam Edwards starts at scrum-half alongside George Worboys at fly-half.

Will Parry joins Geordie Gwynn in the centres with an unchanged backline. Michael Dykes and Deago Bailey start on the wings with Tobi Wilson at fullback.

Ben Ward has named debutant Imran Traore amongst the replacements as well as short-term loan Mark Donnelly, in a 6-2 bench split.

Kick-off is 3pm, Saturday 20 December at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Watch the match on Clubber TV.

Starting XV:

15. Tobi Wilson

14. Deago Bailey

13. Geordie Gwynn

12. Will Parry

11. Michael Dykes

10. George Worboys

9. Sam Edwards

1. PJ Sheck

2. Matt Cornish (c)

3. Kabous Bezuidenhout

4. Matas Jurevicius

5. Danny Cutmore

6. Kyle Hatherell

7. Harry Taylor

8. Gabriel Mann

Replacements:

16. Harry Thompson

17. Mark Donnelly

18. George Davis

19. Imran Traore

20. Jamie Carr

21. Josh Taylor

22. Michael Stronge

23. Rory Scannell

Lineup: Loughborough Lightning v Trailfinders Women

Barney Maddison has named his squad to face Loughborough Lightning in Round Eight of the PWR.

There are eleven changes from last week’s squad after the Round Seven win against Leicester Tigers.

Maddison names eight internationals in the forward pack.

Kate Zackary skippers the side and is joined in the back row by Rachel Malcolm and Abi Burton.

Alivia Leatherman, Georgia Ponsonby, and Maya Montial pack out the front row.

In the engine room is the Black Fern duo Maia Roos and Alana Borland.

Ella Amory links up with Claire Gallagher in the half-back pairing to face Loughborough.

In the centres, Carys Cox and Meg Jones return to action this weekend.

Vicky Laflin and Grace White start on the wings with Rosie Inman at fullback.

Maddison names a 6-2 bench split including Spanish international Cris Blanco and Irish international Grace Moore.

Kick-off is at 14:00 on Sunday 21st December at Cinch Stadium.

Watch live on PWR YouTube.

Starting XV:

15. Rosie Inman

14. Grace White

13. Meg Jones

12. Carys Cox

11. Vicky Laflin

10. Claire Gallagher

9. Ella Amory

1. Alivia Leatherman

2. Georgia Ponsonby

3. Maya Montiel

4. Maia Roos

5. Alana Borland

6. Rachel Malcolm

7. Kate Zackary (c)

8. Abi Burton

Replacements:

16. Cristina Blanco

17. Annabel Meta

18. Cana Williams

19. Shya Pinnock

20. Cara Brincat

21. Grace Moore

22. Isla Norman-Bell

23. Niamh Gallagher

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Lineup: Nottingham v Ealing Trailfinders

Ben Ward has named three debutants in his matchday squad to face Nottingham in Round Ten of the Champ.

Latest signings PJ Sheck and Harry Taylor are named on the bench, as well as GB7s star Gabriel Mann, who are all set to make their debuts this weekend.

Josh Taylor remains as skipper for Trailfinders after leading the side to a 38-0 victory over Caldy last weekend.

Elliot Chilvers starts in the front row for the first time this season, alongside Scott Buckley and Biyi Alo.

Danny Cutmore returns to the engine room alongside Matas Jurevicius.

Taylor is joined by Kyle Hatherell and David Douglas Bridge in the back row.

Craig Hampson and Dan Jones remain in the starting XV as an unchanged halfback pairing.

Jordan Holgate and Geordie Gwynn line up in the centres.

Michael Dykes and Deago Bailey start on the wings with Tobi Wilson at fullback.

Ben Ward also names Jamie Carr amongst the replacements, in a 6-2 bench split.

Kick-off is 7:45pm, Friday 12 December at The Bay.

Watch the match on Clubber TV.

Starting XV:

15. Tobi Wilson

14. Deago Bailey

13. Geordie Gwynn

12. Jordan Holgate

11. Michael Dykes

10. Dan Jones

9. Craig Hampson

1. Elliot Chilvers

2. Scott Buckley

3. Biyi Alo

4. Matas Jurevicius

5. Danny Cutmore

6. Kyle Hatherell

7. Josh Taylor (c)

8. David Douglas Bridge

Replacements:

16. Matt Cornish

17. PJ Sheck

18. George Davis

19. Jamie Carr

20. Harry Taylor

21. Gabriel Mann

22. Sam Edwards

23. Rory Scannell

Selection Update

After a strong start to the Champ Rugby campaign, a number of players are currently unavailable for selection due to injury.

Josh Caulfield
Cam Terry
Mike Willemse
Will Feeney
Richie Simpson
Siya Ningiza
Tom Collins
George Shaw
Kyle Whyte
Bobby De Wee
Reuben Bird-Tulloch
Lefty Zigiraidis
Angus Kernohan
Sean Lonsdale
James Kenny
Conor Oliver
Will Montgomery
Patrick Campbell
Geordie Irvine
Francis Moore
Brodie Robinson

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Lineup: Ealing Trailfinders v Caldy

Ealing Trailfinders name their lineup to play Caldy in Round Nine of the Champ.

Ben Ward names five changes in the squad ahead of Round Nine against Caldy.

Josh Taylor returns to the starting XV to skipper the side after being on the bench last week against London Scottish.

In the front row, Lefty Zigiriadis, Matt Cornish, and George Davis all start.

Bobby de Wee and Matas Jurevicius line up in an unchanged engine room.

Alongside Taylor in the back row is Kyle Hatherell at blindside flanker with David Bridge at eight.

Craig Hampson and Dan Jones start in the halfbacks in an unchanged pairing after the Round Eight win over London Scottish. Jordan Holgate starts at inside centre with Geordie Gwynn on the outside.

On the wings are Patrick Campbell and Francis Moore. Michael Dykes starts at fullback.

Elliot Chilvers, Tobi Wilson, and Sam Edwards all feature on the bench in a 5-3 split.

Kick-off is at 15:00 Saturday 6 December at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Watch live on Clubber TV.

Starting XV:

15. Michael Dykes

14. Francis Moore

13. Geordie Gwynn

12. Jordan Holgate

11. Patrick Campbell

10. Dan Jones

9. Craig Hampson

1. Lefty Zigiriadis

2. Matt Cornish

3. George Davis

4. Bobby De Wee

5. Matas Jurevicius

6. Kyle Hatherell

7. Josh Taylor

8. David Bridge

Replacements:

16. Scott Buckley

17. Elliot Chilvers

18. Adam Nicol

19. Geordie Irvine

20. Rob Farrar

21. Tobi Wilson

22. Sam Edwards

23. Rory Scannell

Team Lineup, Women's News

Lineup: Gloucester-Hartpury v Trailfinders Women

Barney Maddison has named his squad to face Gloucester-Hartpury in Round Six of the PWR.

Six changes have been made to the squad ahead of Round Six with new and familiar faces making their first appearance in the matchday squad in the league this season.

Vicky Laflin and Jess Cooksey both get their first starts in the league for 2025/26 and Black Fern Maia Roos is named on the bench for the first time since joining Trailfinders as injury cover.

Rachel Malcolm skippers the side as co-captain with fellow co-captain Kate Zackary who is on the bench.

In the front row, Cris Blanco comes in at hooker alongside Alivia Leatherman and Maya Montiel who retain their starting places from Round Five.

In the engine room, Emma Taylor joins Alana Borland.

Alongside Malcolm in the back row is Haidee Head and Abi Burton.

Brooke Bradley and Claire Gallagher are selected as the starting half-back pairing for Round Six.

Cooksey is alongside Meg Jones in the centres. Jones gets her fifth consecutive start for Trailfinders this season.

Grace White accompanies Laflin on the wing with Rosie Inman at fullback.

Cassandra Tuffnail, Maia Roos, and Shya Pinnock are named on the bench in a 6-2 split.

Kick-off is at 15:05 on Saturday 6 December at Kingsholm.

Watch live on TNT Sports.

Starting XV

15. Rosie Inman

14. Grace White

13. Meg Jones

12. Jess Cooksey

11. Vicky Laflin

10. Claire Gallagher

9. Brooke Bradley

1. Alivia Leatherman

2. Cristina Blanco

3. Maya Montiel

4. Emma Taylor

5. Alana Borland

6. Rachel Malcolm (cc)

7. Haidee Head

8. Abi Burton

Replacements:

16. Georgia Ponsonby

17. Cana Williams

18. Cassandra Tuffnail

19. Maia Roos

20. Shya Pinnock

21. Kate Zackary (cc)

22. Niamh Gallagher

23. Isla Norman-Bell

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Lineup: London Scottish v Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders name their lineup to play London Scottish in Round Eight of the Champ.

Biyi Alo returns to the field for the first time this season at tighthead prop. Alongside him in the front row is centurion Kyle Whyte at loosehead and Matt Cornish at hooker.

Jordy Reid retains his place as skipper after Ealing Trailfinders defeated Doncaster Knights at Trailfinders Sports Club a fortnight ago.

In the engine room, Bobby de Wee retains his place from Round Seven. Matas Jurevicius lines up alongside him.

Alongside Reid in the back row is Kyle Hatherell at blindside flanker. Will Montgomery stays at number eight in an unchanged back row after the win against Doncaster.

Craig Hampson and Dan Jones start in the halfbacks. Rory Scannell starts at inside centre with Reuben Bird-Tulloch on the outside.

On the wings are Patrick Campbell and Francis Moore. Tobi Wilson starts at fullback.

Geordie Irvine makes his season debut for the Club on the bench. Josh Taylor and Geordie Gwynn return to the matchday squad after being called up for international duty as part of the Emerging Scotland squad. Ben Ward names a 5-3 split on the bench.

Kick-off is at 15:00 Saturday 29 November at Richmond Athletic Ground.

Watch live on Clubber TV.

Starting XV:

15. Tobi Wilson

14. Francis Moore

13. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

12. Rory Scannell

11. Patrick Campbell

10. Dan Jones

9. Craig Hampson

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Matt Cornish

3. Biyi Alo

4. Bobby De Wee

5. Matas Jurevicius

6. Kyle Hatherell

7. Jordy Reid (C)

8. Will Montgomery

Replacements:

16. Scott Buckley

17. Lefty Zigiriadis

18. George Davis

19. Geordie Irvine

20. Josh Taylor

21. Michael Stronge

22. Jordan Holgate

23. Geordie Gwynn

Team Lineup, Women's News

Lineup: Trailfinders Women v Saracens Women

Barney Maddison names his side for Restart Week in the PWR as Trailfinders host Saracens

Head Coach Barney Maddison has named his squad ahead of Round Five of the PWR in a top four clash. He names two changes to the squad after Trailfinders’ most recent win over Bristol Bears.

Kate Zackary leads the side for the fourth time this season.

An unchanged front row sees Alivia Leatherman, Georgia Ponsonby, and Maya Montiel start.

In the engine room, Irish international Grace Moore is accompanied by Black Fern Alana Borland.

At blindside flanker is Scotland’s most-capped captain Rachel Malcolm with Zackary on the openside. Red Rose Abi Burton is at eight.

Ella Amory and Claire Gallagher remain as the starting halfback pairing.

Carys Cox starts at inside centre with Meg Jones at outside centre.

Francesca McGhie and Grace White start on the wings with Julia Schell at fullback.

Cristina Blanco and Isla Norman-Bell both feature on the bench in a 5-3 split as the two changes to the matchday squad.

Kick-off is at 15:00 on Saturday 29 November at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Watch live on YouTube.

Starting XV

15. Julia Schell

14. Grace White

13. Meg Jones

12. Carys Cox

11. Francesca McGhie

10. Claire Gallagher

9. Ella Amory

1. Alivia Leatherman

2. Georgia Ponsonby

3. Maya Montiel

4. Grace Moore

5. Alana Borland

6. Rachel Malcolm

7. Kate Zackary (C)

8. Abi Burton

Replacements:

16. Cristina Blanco

17. Cana Williams

18. Miça Evans

19. Emma Taylor

20. Haidee Head

21. Brooke Bradley

22. Isla Norman-Bell

23. Rosie Inman

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Lineup: Ealing Trailfinders vs Doncaster Knights

Ealing Trailfinders name their lineup to play Doncaster Knights in Round Seven of the Champ.

Jordy Reid returns as skipper this weekend for Ealing Trailfinders’ third home game of the season.

After being capped as the ninth centurion for the Club last weekend, Kyle Whyte returns to loosehead after providing cover at tighthead in recent matches. Alongside him in the front row is Matt Cornish and Adam Nicol.

Bobby de Wee retains his place in the engine room. Danny Cutmore returns to the second row this weekend.

Alongside Reid in the back row is Kyle Hatherell at blindside flanker. Will Montgomery comes in at number eight.

An unchanged halfback pairing after last weekend’s eleven try win over Ampthill sees Craig Hampson and Dan Jones retain their places at scrum-half and fly-half respectively.

Jordan Holgate returns to inside centre with Francis Moore on the outside.

Tom Collins and Patrick Campbell are on the wings with Tobi Wilson at fullback.

Ben Ward names a 5-3 split bench.

Kick-off is at 15:00 Sunday 16 November at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Watch live on Clubber TV.

Starting XV:

15. Tobi Wilson

14. Patrick Campbell

13. Francis Moore

12. Jordan Holgate

11. Tom Collins

10. Dan Jones

9. Craig Hampson

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Matt Cornish

3. Adam Nicol

4. Bobby De Wee

5. Danny Cutmore

6. Kyle Hatherell

7. Jordy Reid (C)

8. Will Montgomery

Replacements:

16. Scott Buckley

17. Lefty Zigiriadis

18. George Davis

19. Sean Lonsdale

20. Rob Farrar

21. Michael Stronge

22. Rory Scannell

23. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

Team Lineup, Women's News

Lineup: Trailfinders Women v Bristol Bears

Barney Maddison names an unchanged squad ahead of Bristol Bears clash.

Head Coach Barney Maddison has named his squad ahead of Round Four of the PWR. There are no changes in the squad after last weekend’s win over Sale Sharks.

Kate Zackary leads the side after last weekend’s ten try win. She is part of a forward pack including eight internationals.

In the front row, Alivia Leatherman, Georgia Ponsonby, and Maya Montiel all start.

In the engine room, Irish international Grace Moore is accompanied by Black Fern Alana Borland.

At blindside flanker is Scotland’s most-capped captain Rachel Malcolm with Zackary on the openside. Abi Burton is at eight.

Ella Amory and Claire Gallagher remain as the starting halfback pairing.

Carys Cox starts at inside centre with Meg Jones at outside centre.

Francesca McGhie and Grace White start on the wings with Julia Schell at fullback.

Haidee Head, Brooke Bradley, and Niamh Gallagher all feature on the bench in a 5-3 split.

Kick-off is at 15:00 on Saturday 15 November at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Watch live on BBC iPlayer.

Starting XV

15. Julia Schell

14. Grace White

13. Meg Jones

12. Carys Cox

11. Francesca McGhie

10. Claire Gallagher

9. Ella Amory

1. Alivia Leatherman

2. Georgia Ponsonby

3. Maya Montiel

4. Grace Moore

5. Alana Borland

6. Rachel Malcolm

7. Kate Zackary (C)

8. Abi Burton

Replacements:

16. Niamh Swailes

17. Cana Williams

18. Miça Evans

19. Emma Taylor

20. Haidee Head

21. Brooke Bradley

22. Niamh Gallagher

23. Rosie Inman

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Lineup: Ampthill vs Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders name their lineup to play Ampthill in Round Six of the Champ.

Director of Rugby Ben Ward has made eleven changes to the matchday squad ahead of Round Six against Ampthill.

Kyle Whyte will become a centurion this weekend, achieving his 100th cap for Ealing Trailfinders.

Josh Taylor retains his position as skipper after captaining Trailfinders to a win in Round Five against Hartpury last weekend.

Siya Ningiza gets his first start of the season in the back row alongside Taylor. David Bridge returns to the squad but shifts from the second row to the back row.

In the front row, James Kenny gets his first start at loosehead prop this season. Alongside him in the front row is Matt Cornish and Kyle Whyte.

In the engine room are Bobby de Wee and Sean Lonsdale.

Craig Hampson returns to scrum-half alongside Dan Jones at ten who retains his place in the squad.

Rory Scannell gets his first start at inside centre this season with Francis Moore on the outside.

Ben Ward names a revised back three with Tom Collins and Angus Kernohan returning to the wings. Tobi Wilson returns to fullback.

Elliot Chilvers makes the matchday 23 for the first time this season. On the bench with Chilvers is Danny Cutmore, Kyle Hatherell, and Michael Stronge in a 6-2 bench split.

Kick-off is at 14:00 Saturday 8 November at Dillingham Park.

Watch live on Clubber TV.

Starting XV:

15. Tobi Wilson

14. Angus Kernohan

13. Francis Moore

12. Rory Scannell

11. Tom Collins

10. Dan Jones

9. Craig Hampson

1. James Kenny

2. Matt Cornish

3. Kyle White

4. Bobby De Wee

5. Sean Lonsdale

6. Josh Taylor (c)

7. Siya Ningiza

8. David Bridge

Replacements:

16. Scott Buckley

17. Elliot Chilvers

18. Adam Nicol

19. Danny Cutmore

20. Kyle Hatherell

21. Will Montgomery

22. Michael Stronge

23. Geordie Gwynn

Lineup: Ealing Trailfinders v Cambridge

Lineup: Loughborough Lightning v Trailfinders Women

Lineup: Nottingham v Ealing Trailfinders

Lineup: Ealing Trailfinders v Caldy

Lineup: Gloucester-Hartpury v Trailfinders Women

Lineup: London Scottish v Ealing Trailfinders

Lineup: Trailfinders Women v Saracens Women

Lineup: Ealing Trailfinders vs Doncaster Knights

Lineup: Trailfinders Women v Bristol Bears

Lineup: Ampthill vs Ealing Trailfinders

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