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Lineup: Doncaster Knights vs Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders travel to Doncaster to face the Knights in Round Nineteen of the Champ in a bid to extend their winning record

Ben Ward has named his match day squad to face Doncaster Knights on Saturday 28 February.

Josh Taylor retains his place as skipper after leading the side to a bonus-point win last weekend against Ampthill.

Ben Ward names a revised front row after last weekend’s win over Ampthill: Kyle Whyte starts at loosehead with George Davis at tighthead. Scott Buckley starts at hooker.

David Bridge retains his place in the engine room and is joined by Sean Lonsdale.

Alongside Taylor in the back row is Jordy Reid at openside flanker and Will Montgomery is at the back of the scrum at number eight.

Michael Stronge retains his place in the starting XV and is joined by Dan Jones in the halfbacks.

Rory Scannell starts at inside centre and Will Parry is on the outside.

Toby Cousins and Geordie Gwynn line up on the wings with Michael Dykes at fullback.

Ben Ward names a 5-3 bench split with the inclusions of Mike Willemse, Matas Jurevicius and Jordan Holgate.

Kick-off is 2:30 pm, Saturday 28th February at Castle Park.

Watch the match on Clubber TV. 

Starting XV: 

15. Michael Dykes

14. Geordie Gwynn

13. Will Parry

12. Rory Scannell

11. Toby Cousins

10. Dan Jones

9. Michael Stronge

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Scott Buckley

3. George Davis

4. David Bridge

5. Sean Lonsdale

6. Josh Taylor (C)

7. Jordy Reid

8. Will Montgomery

Replacements: 

16. Mike Willemse

17. Elliot Chilvers

18. PJ Sheck

19. Matas Jurevicius

20. Gabriel Mann

21. Sam Edwards

22. Jordan Holgate

23. Deago Bailey

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Lineup: Ealing Trailfinders vs Ampthill

Ealing Trailfinders welcome Ampthill in Round Eighteen of the Champ in a big to extend their winning record

Ben Ward has named his match day squad to face Ampthill at Trailfinders Sports Club on Saturday 21 February.

Josh Taylor returns to the starting XV as skipper and is joined by Vice Club Captain Jordy Reid and Gabriel Mann in the back row.

Ben Ward names a revised front row after last weekend’s win over Hartpury: Elliot Chilvers starts at loosehead with PJ Sheck at tighthead. Mike Willemse makes his third appearance in a matchday squad this season after recently returning from a pectoral injury.

David Bridge retains his place in the engine room and is joined by Matas Jurevicius.

The half-back pairing sees George Worboys start at fly-half to join Michael Stronge at nine.

Jordan Holgate comes in at inside centre with Will Parry on the outside.

Michael Dykes and Tobi Wilson retain their places in the back three after their attacking link up last weekend that saw the pair of them score three tries out of the eight against Hartpury. Joining them in the back three for his debut is Trailfinders Academy product Sam Rockley.

Kick-off is 3:00 pm, Saturday 20th February at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Watch the match on Clubber TV. 

Starting XV: 

15. Tobi Wilson

14. Sam Rockley

13. Will Parry

12. Jordan Holgate

11. Michael Dykes

10. George Worboys

9. Michael Stronge

1. Elliot Chilvers

2. Mike Willemse

3. PJ Sheck

4. David Bridge

5. Matas Jurevicius

6. Josh Taylor (C)

7. Jordy Reid

8. Gabriel Mann

Replacements: 

16. Joe Smart

17. James Kenny

18. George Davis

19. Sean Lonsdale

20. Will Montgomery

21. Sam Edwards

22. Rory Scannell

23. Toby Cousins

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Lineup: Leicester Tigers vs Trailfinders Women

Head Coach Barney Maddison has named his Trailfinders Women side to face Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. 

Maddison has made ten changes to his squad this weekend to face Leicester Tigers.

Red Rose Abi Burton skippers the squad to face the East Midlands outfit in Round Twelve. Alongside her in the back row is Emma Taylor and Sally Williams. Williams starts for the first time this season after returning from an ACL injury.

A changed front row sees Alivia Leatherman starting at loosehead, Cassandra Tuffnail at tighthead, with Niamh Swailes at hooker.

Emma Wassell makes her first appearance in the starting XV after making her Club debut off the bench last weekend. She joins Shy Pinnock in the engine room.

Isla Norman-Bell retains her place at scrum-half. Ella Amory joins her in the halfbacks at fly-half.

Lining up in the centres are Jess Cooksey and Emma Uren.

Grace White returns to the right wing with Rosie Inman on the left. Niamh Gallagher starts at fullback to complete the back three.

Maddison names a 5-3 split on the bench with the inclusions of Trailfinders Academy products Hayley Jones and Annabel Meta.

The players will be wearing yellow ribbons in their hair this weekend to honour the passing of Ellie Boatman’s mother Rhona.

Kick-off is at 13:15, Saturday 21 February at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

Watch the game live on YouTube.

Starting XV: 

15. Niamh Gallagher

14. Grace White

13. Emma Uren

12. Jess Cooksey

11. Rosie Inman

10. Ella Amory

9. Isla Norman-Bell

1. Alivia Leatherman

2. Niamh Swailes

3. Cassandra Tuffnail

4. Emma Wassell

5. Shya Pinnock

6. Emma Taylor

7. Sally Williams

8. Abi Burton (C)

Replacements: 

16. Hayley Jones

17. Annabel Meta

18. Maya Montiel

19. Cara Brincat

20. Haidee Head

21. Brooke Bradley

22. Vicky Laflin

23. Ellie Boatman

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Lineup: Hartpury vs Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders travel to Hartpury in Round Seventeen of the Champ in a bid to break the Champ Rugby record for the most consecutive wins in the league. 

Ben Ward has named seven changes in his match day squad to face Hartpury at the 4ED Stadium.

Scott Buckley is named as captain in the Club’s bid to make history this weekend. Alongside him in the front row is Kyle Whyte at loosehead and George Davis at tighthead.

The engine room remains unchanged after Trailfinders’ win over Coventry last weekend. David Bridge and Sean Lonsdale both start in the locks.

Kyle Hatherall and Jordy Reid return to the back row. The flankers join Will Montgomery who retains his place at number eight after a physical performance last weekend against Coventry.

Dan Jones returns as the starting fly-half after a clinical second-half performance after coming off the bench last weekend. Michael Stronge joins him in the half-backs at scrum-half.

Rory Scannell starts at inside centre with Francis Moore lining up on the outside

Michael Dykes and Geordie Gwynn start on the wings and Tobi Wilson remains at fullback.

Ben Ward names a 6-2 split bench with the inclusions of Mike Willemse, Josh Taylor, and Will Parry.

Kick-off is 2:30pm, Saturday 14 February at 4ED Stadium.

Watch the match on Clubber TV. 

Starting XV: 

15. Tobi Wilson

14. Geordie Gwynn

13. Francis Moore

12. Rory Scannell

11. Michael Dykes

10. Dan Jones

9. Michael Stronge

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Scott Buckley (C)

3. George Davis

4. David Bridge

5. Sean Lonsdale

6. Kyle Hatherell

7. Jordy Reid

8. Will Montgomery

Replacements: 

16. Mike Willemse

17. Elliot Chilvers

18. PJ Sheck

19. Matas Jurevicius

20. Josh Taylor

21. Gabriel Mann

22. Sam Edwards

23. Will Parry

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Lineup: Trailfinders Women vs Sale Sharks Women

Head Coach Barney Maddison has named his Trailfinders Women side for the Valentine’s Day fixture against Sale Sharks.

Maddison has made five changes to his squad this weekend to face the Sharks.

Rachel Malcom is named as co-captain and starts at openside flanker in the Round Eleven fixture. Kate Zackary has been named as the other co-captain though she starts on the bench this weekend.

Maddison names a changed front row. Alivia Leatherman remains at loosehead but Cassandra Tuffnail joins her at tighthead with Cris Blanco at hooker.

In the engine room, Shy Pinnock links up with Maia Roos.

Alana Borland moves into the back row to join the skipper Malcolm. Grace Moore starts at number eight.

GB7s star Isla Norman-Bell comes in at scrum-half to join Canadian international Claire Gallagher in the halfbacks.

Jess Cooksey starts at inside centre after a strong impact from the bench last weekend against Bristol Bears.

The back three boasts three GB7s stars: Emma Uren at outside centre, Celia Quansah on the left wing, and Vicky Laflin on the right wing.

Niamh Gallagher completes the starting XV at fullback.

Maddison names a 6-2 split on the bench with the inclusions of Georgia Ponsonby, Abi Burton, and Carys Cox. Emma Wassell is also set to make her Club debut this weekend on home soil as she is named in the matchday squad for the first time this season.

Kick-off is at 15:00, Saturday 14 February at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Watch the game live on YouTube.

Starting XV: 

15. Niamh Gallagher

14. Vicky Laflin

13. Emma Uren

12. Jess Cooksey

11. Celia Quansah

10. Claire Gallagher

9. Isla Norman-Bell

1. Alivia Leatherman

2. Cris Blanco

3. Cassandra Tuffnail

4. Shya Pinnock

5. Maia Roos

6. Alana Borland

7. Rachel Malcolm (cc)

8. Grace Moore

Replacements: 

16. Georgia Ponsonby

17. Annabel Meta

18. Maya Montiel

19. Emma Wassell

20. Abi Burton

21. Kate Zackary (cc)

22. Carys Cox

23. Ella Amory

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Lineup: Ealing Trailfinders vs Coventry

Ealing Trailfinders host Coventry in Round Sixteen of the Champ in a bid to level the Champ Rugby record for the most consecutive wins in the league. 

Ben Ward has named six changes in his match day squad to face West Midlands side Coventry.

Returning to the field for the first time this season is Mike Willemse who starts at hooker for the home side. Alongside him in the front row is Kyle Whyte at loosehead and Kabous Bezuidenhout at tighthead.

Conor Oliver captains the side once more after the 65-7 win over Richmond last weekend. Also in the back row is Josh Taylor at blindside flanker and Will Montgomery at eight.

Sean Lonsdale retains his place in the engine room and is joined by David Bridge.

A changed half-back pairing sees Sam Edwards start at scrum-half with George Worboys named at fly-half.

Jordan Holgate and Geordie Gwynn start in the centres.

The back three is made up of Michael Dykes and Toby Cousins on the wings with Tobi Wilson at fullback.

Ben Ward names a 5-3 split bench with the inclusions of Scott Buckley, Gabriel Mann, and Dan Jones.

Kick-off is 3pm, Saturday 7 February at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Watch the match on Clubber TV. 

Starting XV: 

15. Tobi Wilson

14. Toby Cousins

13. Geordie Gwynn

12. Jordan Holgate

11. Michael Dykes

10. George Worboys

9. Sam Edwards

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Mike Willemse

3. Kabous Bezuidenhout

4. David Bridge

5. Sean Lonsdale

6. Josh Taylor

7. Conor Oliver (C)

8. Will Montgomery

Replacements: 

16. Scott Buckley

17. James Kenny

18. George Davis

19. Matas Jurevicius

20. Gabriel Mann

21. Michael Stronge

22. Dan Jones

23. Will Parry

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Team News: Trailfinders Women lineup for the trip to Bristol Bears

Head Coach Barney Maddison has named his Trailfinders Women side for the trip to Bristol Bears.

Trailfinders Women will take on Bristol Bears at Shaftesbury Park on Saturday 7th February (12:00pm KO) in round Ten of The PWR.

It’s an unchanged front three from last Friday’s narrow loss at home to Harlequins, with Alivia Leatherman and Maya Montiel either side of Black Fern Georgia Ponsonby. The engine room remains all-Kiwi, with Maia Roos partnering Alana Borland once again. Bright spark Haidee Head starts at Open-side Flanker, she’s joined by Scotland’s Rachel Malcolm at six with USA’s Kate Zackary skippering the side from Number Eight.

Brooke Bradley and Claire Gallagher return as the half-back pairing who will be looking to inject some pace and dynamism in to the game. It’s an unchanged Centre partnership as Wales’ Carys Cox returns at inside centre with speedster Emma Uren just outside her at 13.

Vicky Lafflin and Grace White will once again be providing electric pace out wide on the wings. They’ll be joined in the back-field by Niamh Gallagher who comes in at fullback for the travelling side.

Maddison opts for a 5-3 split amongst the replacements, with plenty of pace and firepower at his disposal.

The match will be streamed live on The PWR YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePWROfficial

Starting XV: 

15. Niamh Gallagher

14. Grace White

13. Emma Uren

12. Carys Cox

11. Vicky Lafflin

10. Claire Gallagher

9. Brooke Bradley

1. Alivia Letaherman

2. Georgia Ponsonby

3. Maya Montiel

4. Maia Roos

5. Alana Borland

6. Rachel Malcolm

7. Haidee Head

8. Kate Zackary (C)

Replacements: 

16. Cristina Blanco

17. Annabel Meta

18. Cassandra Tuffnail

19. Emma Taylor

20. Grace Moore

21. Ella Amory

22. Jess Cooksey

23. Ellie Boatman

 

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Lineup: Ealing Trailfinders vs Richmond

It’s derby weekend at Trailfinders Sports Club. Ealing Trailfinders host Richmond in Round Fifteen of the Champ. 

Ben Ward has named his squad to face Richmond at Trailfinders Sports Club this Saturday.

Conor Oliver captains the side after featuring in the squad against Chinnor last week.

Kyle Whyte retains his place at loosehead after Round Fourteen. Kabous Bezuidenhout starts at tighthead. After coming off the bench and scoring last week, Harry Thompson starts at hooker.

Ben Ward names a rotated engine room. Geordie Irvine and Sean Lonsdale start in the second row.

A changed half-back pairing sees Michael Stronge start at scrum-half with George Worboys named at fly-half.

Jordan Holgate and Will Parry start in the centres.

Toby Cousins secures his first start for Trailfinders on the left wing after scoring the winning try against Chinnor last weekend.

Patrick Campbell starts on the right wing with Tobi Wilson at fullback.

James Kenny, Gabriel Mann and Rory Scannell are named on the bench in a 6-2 split.

Kick-off is 3pm, Saturday 31 January at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Watch the match on Clubber TV. 

Starting XV: 

15. Tobi Wilson

14. Patrick Campbell

13. Will Parry

12. Jordan Holgate

11. Toby Cousins

10. George Worboys

9. Michael Stronge

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Harry Thompson

3. Kabous Bezuidenhout

4. Geordie Irvine

5. Sean Lonsdale

6. Kyle Hatherell

7. Conor Oliver (C)

8. Will Montgomery

Replacements: 

16. Scott Buckley

17. James Kenny

18. George Davis

19. Matas Jurevicius

20. Jamie Carr

21. Gabriel Mann

22. Sam Edwards

23. Rory Scannell

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Lineup: Trailfinders Women vs Harlequins Women

Barney Maddison has named his squad to face Harlequins Women under the Friday Night Lights in the return of the PWR. 

Maddison has made seven changes to his Trailfinders squad after the month-long break from the PWR. .

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.

Brookie Bradley starts at scrum-half to link up with Claire Gallagher in the half-back pairing to face Harlequins.

Welsh international Carys Cox starts at inside centre with Emma Uren on the outside.

Vicky Laflin and Grace White start on the wings with Rosie Inman at fullback in an unchanged back three after Round Eight.

Maddison names a 5-3 bench split including Annabel Meta, Haidee Head, and Ellie Boatman.

Kick-off is at 19:30 on Friday 30 January at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Watch live on BBC iPlayer.

Starting XV:

15. Rosie Inman

14. Grace White

13. Emma Uren

12. Carys Cox

11. Vicky Laflin

10. Claire Gallagher

9. Brooke Bradley

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. Cassandra Tuffnail

19. Emma Taylor

20. Haidee Head

21. Isla Norman-Bell

22. Jess Cooksey

23. Ellie Boatman

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Lineup: Chinnor vs Ealing Trailfinders

The Champ returns after a two week hiatus. League leaders Ealing Trailfinders face Chinnor in Round Fourteen of the competition. 

Ben Ward has named six changes in his matchday squad to face Chinnor on Friday night.

The forward pack remains unchanged after Trailfinders’ win over Worcester Warriors at the start of the month.

Josh Taylor skippers the side after leading Trailfinders to a win in Round Thirteen. Kyle Hatherell and Conor Oliver join him in the back row.

Lining up in the front row is Kyle Whyte, Scott Buckley, and George Davis.

David Bridge and Matas Jurevicius line up in the engine room.

Sam Edwards starts at scrum-half with Dan Jones retaining his position at fly-half after Round Thirteen.

Rory Scannell lines up at inside centre with Francis Moore on the outside.

In the back three, Michael Dykes and Geordie Gwynn start on the wings with Tobi Wilson at fullback.

Will Montgomery and Michael Stronge come onto the bench in a 6-2 split.

Kick-off is 7:45pm, Friday 23 January at Chinnor RFC.

Watch the match on Clubber TV. 

Starting XV: 

15. Tobi Wilson

14. Geordie Gwynn

13. Francis Moore

12. Rory Scannell

11. Michael Dykes

10. Dan Jones

9. Sam Edwards

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Scott Buckley

3. George Davis

4.  David Bridge

5. Matas Jurevicius

6. Kyle Hatherell

7. Conor Oliver

8. Josh Taylor (c)

Replacements: 

16. Harry Thompson

17. Elliot Chilvers

18. PJ Sheck

19. Sean Lonsdale

20. Jamie Carr

21. Will Montgomery

22. Michael Stronge

23. Patrick Campbell

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