Ealing Trailfinders announce their lineup to face Doncaster Knights in Round 3 of the 24/25 Championship season.

There are six changes to the starting XV that won in dramatic fashion at Cornish Pirates in the last round.

Lefty Zigiriadis is promoted from the bench to join Matt Cornish and Biyi Alo in the front row.

David Douglas Bridge starts in the engine room alongside Sean Lonsdale, who makes his first competitive start at home.

The back row features Captain Rayn Smid, Rob Farrar and Jordy Reid.

Lloyd Williams returns to start at scrum-half with Dan Jones keeping his place at fly-half.

Jordan Holgate starts at inside centre with midfield partner Francis Moore keeping his place outside him.

Finally, the back three features Tom Collins, Nathan Earle and Tobi Wilson.

On the bench, Ehize Ehizode and George Worboys are in line for their debuts.

Ealing Trailfinders to face Doncaster Knights:

  1. Lefty Zigiriadis
  2. Matt Cornish
  3. Biyi Alo
  4. David Douglas Bridge
  5. Sean Lonsdale
  6. Rob Farrar
  7. Jordy Reid
  8. Rayn Smid (c)
  9. Lloyd Williams
  10. Dan Jones
  11. Tom Collins
  12. Jordan Holgate
  13. Francis Moore
  14. Nathan Earle
  15. Tobi Wilson
  16. Cam Terry
  17. James Kenny
  18. Adam Nicol
  19. Ehize Ehizode
  20. Simon Uzokwe
  21. Craig Hampson
  22. George Worboys
  23. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

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Ealing Trailfinders name their first lineup of the 2024/25 season, hosting Hartpury RFC at Trailfinders Sports Club.

There are 13 changes to the side that beat Hartpury in the final game of preseason last Friday.

Kyle Whyte, Matt Cornish and George Davis make up the new-look front row.

Matas Jurevicius makes his competitive debut in Green and White, joining Danny Cutmore in the engine room. 

It’s all change in the back row, which features Rob Farrar, Jordy Reid, and Josh Taylor.

Captain Lloyd Williams starts at scrum-half and will distribute to fellow Welshman Dan Jones, who will make his competitive debut this weekend. 

Jordan Holgate and Reuben Bird-Tulloch make up the midfield.

Finally, Tobi Wilson makes his debut at full-back, alongside Tom Collins and Angus Kernohan in the back three.

On the bench, Sean Lonsdale and Francis Moore are both in line for their first cap.

Ealing Trailfinders to host Hartpury:

  1. Kyle Whyte
  2. Matt Cornish
  3. George Davis
  4. Matas Jurevicius
  5. Danny Cutmore
  6. Rob Farrar
  7. Jordy Reid
  8. Josh Taylor
  9. Lloyd Williams
  10. Dan Jones
  11. Tom Collins
  12. Jordan Holgate
  13. Reuben Bird-Tulloch
  14. Angus Kernohan
  15. Tobi Wilson
  16. Mike Willemse
  17. James Kenny
  18. Biyi Alo
  19. Sean Lonsdale
  20. Rayn Smid
  21. Craig Hampson
  22. Craig Willis
  23. Francis Moore

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Trailfinders Women name their lineup to take on Saracens at The StoneX Stadium for the final game of the PWR Up Series.

There are nine changes to the starting XV that beat Harlequins 40-33 at TFSC last time out.

There is a new-look front row with Kie Tamai, Kat Evans and Kira Leat making their first starts of the 2024/25 season.

Captain Emma Taylor returns with Shya Pinnock alongside her in the engine room.

Meg Barwick starts, joining Annabel Meta and Abi Burton in the back row.

The half-backs are unchanged as Brooke Bradley and Ella Amory keep their place.

Likewise, Kendra Cousineau and Jess Cookey start again in the unchanged midfield.

Finally, Grace White, Vicky Laflin and Rosie Inman make up this week’s back three.

Trailfinders Women to face Saracens:

  1. Kie Tamai
  2. Kat Evans
  3. Kira Leat
  4. Emma Taylor
  5. Shya Pinnock
  6. Megan Barwick
  7. Abi Burton
  8. Annabel Meta
  9. Brooke Bradley
  10. Ella Amory
  11. Grace White
  12. Kendra Cousineau
  13. Jess Cooksey
  14. Vicky Laflin
  15. Rosie Inman
  16. Alicia Watkins
  17. Liz Crake
  18. Eloise Harris
  19. Rowena Burnfield
  20. Sally Williams
  21. Shannon Ikahihifo
  22. Sarah Denholm
  23. Laila Hassan

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Ealing Trailfinders name their lineup to face Bath at the Rec in their second preseason game of the 2024/25 season. 

There are seven changes to the starting lineup that beat the URC’s Cardiff Rugby at home last weekend.

The front row is unchanged, with Kyle White, Matt Cornish, and George Davis returning.

Likewise, there are no new faces in the second row as Sean Lonsdale and Danny Cutmore return to the engine room.

Simon Uzokwe and Rob Farrar start at flanker, with Josh Taylor shifting to number eight.

Captain Lloyd Williams will distribute to Welsh compatriot Dan Jones at fly-half, who will make his first appearance in Green and White at The Rec. 

Francis Moore is promoted from the bench to start in the midfield alongside Jordan Holgate.

Finally, Tom Collins joins Angus Kernohan and Tobi Wilson in the back three.

On the bench, Ehize Ehizode is in line for his first Ealing Trailfinders appearance.

Ealing Trailfinders to travel to Bath:

  1. Kyle Whyte
  2. Matt Cornish
  3. George Davis 
  4. Sean Lonsdale 
  5. Danny Cutmore 
  6. Rob Farrar 
  7. Simon Uzokwe
  8. Josh Taylor
  9. Lloyd Williams
  10. Dan Jones
  11. Tom Collins
  12. Jordan Holgate
  13. Francis Moore 
  14. Angus Kernohan
  15. Tobi Wilson 

Bench: Cam Terry, Lefty Zigiriadis, Adam Nicol, Matas Jurevicius, Ehize Ehizode, David Douglas Bridge, Ollie Newman, Jordy Reid, Craig Hampson, Craig Willis, Tyler Bocks, Reuben Bird-Tulloch, Nathan Earle, Michael Dykes, Dan O’Brien

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Trailfinders Women name their lineup to face Harlequins for their first game of the PWR Up Series ahead of the 2024/25 PWR season.

The front row is familiar from the last campaign, with Liz Crake, Cristina Blanco, and Sara Seye all starting.

New signing Emma Taylor will make her first run out at TFSC and captain the side, joining Shya Pinnock in the second row.

In the back row, Rowena Burnfield and Abi Burton are joined by new signing Sally Williams who will start at openside.

The half-backs are Brooke Bradley, who makes her first runout in Green and White, and Ella Amory.

There is a new look midfield as Jess Cooksey is joined by Kendra Cousineau on her arrival from Canada.

Finally, the back three features Liz Musgrove, Vicky Laflin and Grace White, who makes her first appearance on Sunday.

On the bench, Kat Evans, Sarah Denholm and Rosie Tidball could all make their first appearance for Trailfinders Women.

Trailfinders Women to face Harlequins:

  1. Liz Crake
  2. Cristina Blanco
  3. Sara Seye
  4. Emma Taylor
  5. Shya Pinnock
  6. Rowena Burnfield
  7. Sally Williams
  8. Abi Burton
  9. Brooke Bradley
  10. Ella Amory
  11. Liz Musgrove
  12. Kendra Cousineau
  13. Jess Cooksey
  14. Grace White
  15. Vicky Laflin
  16. Kat Evans
  17. Kie Tamai
  18. Kira Leat
  19. Megan Barwick
  20. Annabel Meta
  21. Sophie Molton
  22. Sarah Denholm
  23. Rosie Tidball

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Ealing Trailfinders announce their first lineup of the 24/25 preseason to face Cardiff Rugby at TFSC, with three debutants in the starting XV.

Kyle Whyte, Matt Cornish and George Davis make up the first front row of the new season.

Sean Lonsdale makes his first run out in Green and White after signing from Dragons alongside Danny Cutmore in the engine room.

Captain Ollie Newman is joined by Rayn Smid and Josh Taylor in the back row.

The half backs are debutant Michael Stronge who will distribute to the ever-reliable Craig Willis.

The midfield features Jordan Holgate and last year’s Players Player and Coaches Player of the season Reuben Bird-Tulloch.

Finally, Tobi Wilson makes his debut at full back alongside the returning Michael Dykes and Angus Kernohan.

The fourteen strong bench features plenty of new faces as is to be expected at this time of year, with Adam Nicol, George Shaw, Matas Jurevicius, George Worboys, Tyler Bocks and Francis Moore all in line for their first game at TFSC.

Ealing Trailfinders to face Cardiff Rugby:

  1. Kyle Whyte
  2. Matt Cornish
  3. George Davis
  4. Sean Lonsdale
  5. Danny Cutmore
  6. Josh Taylor
  7. Ollie Newman
  8. Rayn Smid
  9. Michael Stronge
  10. Craig Willis
  11. Michael Dykes
  12. Jordan Holgate
  13. Reuben Bird-Tulloch
  14. Angus Kernohan
  15. Tobi Wilson

Bench: Mike Willemse, James Kenny, Adam Nicol, George Shaw, Matas Jurevicius, David Douglas Bridge, Rob Farrar, Simon Uzokwe, Lloyd Wiliams, George Worboys, Tyler Bocks, Max Bodilly, Francis Moore, Dan O’Brien

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Trailfinders Women name their lineup to face Harlequins Women at the Stoop for the final game of their inaugural Allianz PWR campaign.

Despite the setback in their last game against Loughborough Lightning, Trailfinders Women are ready to bounce back with two changes to their starting XV.

The front row is unchanged, with Liz Crake, Elisa Riffonneau and Andrea Stock returning.

Shya Pinnock enters the second row alongside Captain Tyson Beukeboom.

The back row features Abi Burton, Megan Barwick and Kate Zackary.

There are no changes in the half-backs as Ella Amory and Ellie Green both return.

Carys Cox replaces Jess Cooksey at inside centre, partnering Julia Schell in the midfield.

Finally, Abby Dow, Vicky Laflin and Rosie Inman all return in the back three.

Trailfinders Women to face Loughborough Lightning:

1 Liz Crake
2 Elisa Riffonneau
3 Andrea Stock
4 Tyson Beukeboom
5 Shya Pinnock
6 Megan Barwick
7 Abi Burton
8 Kate Zackary
9 Ella Amory
10 Ellie Green
11 Abby Dow
12 Carys Cox
13 Julia Schell
14 Rosie Inman
15 Vicky Laflin
16 Amanda McQuade
17 Kie Tamai
18 Kira Leat
19 Rowena Burnfield
20 Thea Sylvester
21 Emma Swords
22 Sam Shiels
23 Jess Cooksey

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Ealing Trailfinders name their lineup to face Bedford Blues for the final game of the 23/24 Championship season.

There are 15 changes from the side that were beaten by Doncaster away at Castle Park last time out.

Elliot Chilvers and Cam Terry make their first starts of the campaign, alongside George Davis in the front row.

Captain Danny Cutmore partners Barney Maddison in the second row.

The back row is comprised of Josh Taylor, Simon Uzokwe and Will Montgomery.

Lloyd Williams starts at scrum-half with Dan Lancaster alongside him at fly-half.

The centre pairing is Reuben Bird-Tulloch and Jordan Holgate, whilst Frankie Sleightholme makes his debut in the back-three alongside Angus Kernohan and Michael Dykes.

On the bench, James Kenny is in line for his debut.

Ealing Trailfinders to face Bedford Blues:

1 Elliot Chilvers
2 Cam Terry
3 George Davis
4 Barney Maddison
5 Danny Cutmore (c)
6 Josh Taylor
7 Simon Uzokwe
8 Will Montgomery
9 Lloyd Williams
10 Dan Lancaster
11 Frankie Sleightholme
12 Jordan Holgate
13 Reuben Bird-Tulloch
14 Angus Kernohan
15 Michael Dykes
16 Matt Cornish
17 James Kenny
18 Biyi Alo
19 David Douglas Bridge
20 David O’Connor
21 Jordan Burns
22 Billy Twelvetrees
23 Tom Collins

Trailfinders Women name their lineup to face Loughborough Lightning at TFSC in the hunt for 5th in the Allianz PWR.

There are eight changes from the starting XV that were beaten by Gloucester-Hartpury at Kingsholm last weekend.

Elisa RIffonneau moves from back row to hooker alongside props Liz Crake and Andrea Stock.

Co-Captain Shannon Ikahihifo partners Tyson Beukeboom in the second row, who returns from Canada’s victorious PAC 4 campaign.

Likewise, Kate Zackary is back in the mix after international duty at number eight, with Megan Barwick and Abi Burton in the back row.

Ella Amory starts at scrum-half, with Ellie Green at fly-half.

Our second PAC 4 champion, Julia Schell, starts in the centres alongside midfield partner Jess Cooksey.

Finally, the back three features Abby Dow, Rosie Inman and Vicky Laflin.

Trailfinders Women to face Loughborough Lightning:

1 Liz Crake
2 Elisa Riffonneau
3 Andrea Stock
4 Tyson Beukeboom
5 Shannon Ikahihifo
6 Megan Barwick
7 Abi Burton
8 Kate Zackary
9 Ella Amory
10 Ellie Green
11 Abby Dow
12 Jess Cooksey
13 Julia Schell
14 Rosie Inman
15 Vicky Laflin
16 Amanda McQuade
17 Kie Tamai
18 Kira Leat
19 Shya Pinnock
20 Rowena Burnfield
21 Thea Sylvester
22 Emma Swords
23 Sam Shiels

Trailfinders Women name their lineup to face Gloucester-Hartpury at Kingsholm on Sunday.

There are seven changes from the lineup that lost against Exeter Chiefs last time out.

Lindelwa Gwala returns from South Africa duty to start in the front row alongside Liz Crake and Andrea Stock.

The second row is unchanged with Shya Pinnock and Shannon Ikahihifo both returning at lock.

Elisa Riffonneau starts in the back row alongside Rownena Burnfield and Megan Barwick.

Ella Amory is promoted from the bench to start at scrum-half, distributing to fly-half Ellie Green.

The centre partnership is Jess Cooksey and Carys Cox, who starts for the first time since the Six Nations.

Academy Graduate Sam Shiels starts on the wing, alongside Rosie Inman and Vicky Laflin.

On the bench, Tilly Poland is in line to start for her Trailfinders Women debut.

Trailfinders Women to face Gloucester-Hartpury

1. Liz Crake
2. Lindelwa Gwala
3. Andrea Stock
4. Shya Pinnock
5. Shannon Ikahihifo
6. Elisa Riffonneau
7. Megan Barwick
8. Rowena Burnfield
9. Ella Amory
10. Ellie Green
11. Rosie Inman
12. Jess Cooksey
13. Carys Cox
14. Sam Shiels
15. Vicky Laflin
16. Amanda McQuade
17. Kie Tamai
18. Sara Seye
19. Kira Leat
20. Tilly Poland
21. Charlotte Chesire
22. Emma Swords
23. Lauren Knowler