Elior Champ Rugby is back and Ealing Trailfinders travel to Kingsey Road for Round One. 

Director of Rugby Ben Ward has named his matchday 23 to face Chinnor in the first week of the 2026/27 instalment of the Champ.

After captaining his side to victory over Edinburgh ‘A’ last weekend, Scott Buckley retains his place as skipper.

Joining Buckley in the front row is Sam Grahamslaw at loosehead and George Davis at tighthead.

In the engine, a refreshed combination of Bobby De Wee and Emeka Atuanya start.

In the Trailfinders back row Will Montgomery is at blindside flanker and Jarrod Taylor is at openside flanker. David Douglas Bridge starts at eight.

Craig Hampson starts at scrum-half. Last week’s player of the match Louie Johnson retains his place at fly-half.

At inside centre is Rory Scannell with Hayden Hyde starting at outside centre after impressing in both pre-season fixtures.

Toby Cousins and Fionn Gibbons start on the wings with Will Feeney at fullback.

Ben Ward names a 6-2 bench split with the inclusions of Harry Thompson, Kyle Hatherell and Francis Moore.

Kick-off is at 5pm, Saturday 19 September.

Starting XV

15. Will Feeney

14. Fionn Gibbons

13. Hayden Hyde

12. Rory Scannell

11. Toby Cousins

10. Louie Johnson

9. Craig Hampson

1. Sam Grahamslaw

2. Scott Buckley (C)

3. George Davis

4. Bobby De Wee

5. Emeka Atuanya

6. Will Montgomery

7. Jarrod Taylor

8. David Douglas Bridge

REPLACEMENTS

16. Harry Thompson

17. Kyle Whyte

18. Kabous Bezuidenhout

19. George Shaw

20. Kyle Hatherell

21. Jack Kelleher

22. Michael Stronge

23. Francis Moore

Ben Ward has named his side to face Edinburgh ‘A’ in the second pre-season friendly ahead of the regular Elior Champ Rugby season. 

Ealing Trailfinders return to home turf for the first time in the 2026/27 season.

Director of Rugby Ben Ward has named a playing squad of twenty-nine to face Edinburgh ‘A’ at Trailfinders Sports Club on Saturday 12 September.

Captaining the men in green this weekend is Irish hooker Scott Buckley. He is joined by Mikey Summerfield and George Davis in the front row.

George Shaw retains his place in the engine room after featuring in the side last weekend against Connacht. David Douglas Bridge moves from back row to lock in this weekend’s fixture.

After making his Trailfinders debut last weekend, Jarrod Taylor retains his place in the back row. Jordy Reid starts at openside flanker with Kyle Hatherell at eight.

In the halfbacks, Michael Stronge starts at scrum-half and Louie Johnson starts at fly-half after nailing his kicks to post against Connacht last week.

Rory Scannell starts at inside centre alongside last week’s two-time try-scorer Hayden Hyde who retains his place at thirteen.

Toby Cousins and Deago Bailey start on the wings with Will Feeney at fullback.

An extensive bench has been named for this fixture with the opportunity for players to secure crucial playing time ahead of Round One of Elior Champ Rugby next weekend.

Ben Ward has named eight forwards on the bench and six backs.

Kick-off is at 3pm at Trailfinders Sports Club, Saturday 12 September.

Starting XV

15. Will Feeney

14. Deago Bailey

13. Hayden Hyde

12. Rory Scannell

11. Toby Cousins

10. Louie Johnson

9. Michael Stronge

1. Mikey Summerfield

2. Scott Buckley (C)

3. George Davis

4. David Douglas Bridge

5. George Shaw

6. Jarrod Taylor

7. Jordy Reid

8. Kyle Hatherell

REPLACEMENTS

16. Mike Willemse

17. Kyle Whyte

18. Kabous Bezuidenhout

19. Emeka Atuanya

20. Freddie Stevenson

21. Fyn Brown

22. Jack Kelleher

23. Gabriel Man

24. Craig Hampson

25. James Humphreys

26. Will Parry

27. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

28. Jake Morris

29. Fionn Gibbons

Trailfinders Women announce their lineup to face Saracens in the PWR Final at the Twickenham Stoop. 

The North vs West London clash will be played out at Twickenham Stoop on Sunday 28 June.

Kate Zackary will captain the side for her last match as a Trailfinder.

An international forward pack sees Alivia Leatherman at loosehead, Georgia Ponsonby at hooker and Maya Montiel at tighthead.

In the engine room, Scotland’s Emma Wassell and Black Fern Alana Borland link up.

Joining Zackary in the back row are Red Roses Haidee Head and Abi Burton.

An unchanged half-back pairing from the semi-final sees Isla Norman-Bell and Claire Gallagher return at 9 and 10 respectively.

Carys Cox moves to inside centre with Meg Jones starting on the outside.

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

Head Coach Barney Maddison has named a 6-2 bench split. Returning to the squad are Scotland skipper Rachel Malcolm and scrum-half Brooke Bradley.

Kick-off is at 3pm on Sunday 28 June at Twickenham Stoop.

Secure your tickets or watch the game live on TNT Sports.

Starting XV

15. Rosie Inman

14. Vicky Laflin

13. Meg Jones

12. Carys Cox

11. Grace White

10. Claire Gallagher

9. Isla Norman-Bell

1. Alivia Leatherman

2. Georgia Ponsonby

3. Maya Montiel

4. Emma Wassell

5. Alana Borland

6. Haidee Head

7. Kate Zackary (C)

8. Abi Burton

Replacements

16. Cris Blanco

17. Annabel Meta

18. Cassandra Tuffnail

19. Emma Taylor

20. Rachel Malcolm

21. Sally Williams

22. Brooke Bradley

23. Niamh Gallagher

Head Coach Barney Maddison has named his squad to face Saracens on Sunday 7 June.

Five players will make their PWR debuts in Sunday’s clash against North London side Saracens.

Lauren Leone starts on the wing to make her senior debut in the competition. Mikiela Nelson, Gabby Brown, Scarlet Down, and Poppy Love are the other four debutants and form part of Maddison’s 6-2 bench split.

Captaining the side this weekend is Spanish international Cristina Blanco.

Joining Blanco in the front row is Annabel Meta at loosehead and Cassandra Tuffnail at tighthead.

Amelia Buckland-Hurry starts in the engine room for the first time this season after rehabbing from an injury sustained in the PWR Cup. Alongside her is Emma Taylor.

In the back row is Niamh Swailes, Sally Williams, and Grace Moore.

A Trailfinders Academy half-back pairing sees Sophie Molton at scrum-half with Niamh Gallagher at fly-half.

Celia Quansah and Vicky Laflin make up the centres.

Alongside Leone in the back three is Grace White at right wing with Rosie Inman at fullback.

The other four impact players are Amanda McQuade, Maya Montiel, Hayley Jones, and Carys Cox.

Kick-off is at 15:30 on Sunday 7 June at the StoneX Stadium.

Watch live on TNT Sports or be there at the London derby to support your Trailfinders!

Starting XV:

15. Rosie Inman

14. Grace White

13. Vicky Laflin

12. Celia Quansah

11. Lauren Leone

10. Niamh Gallagher

9. Sophie Molton

1. Annabel Meta

2. Cristina Blanco (C)

3. Cassandra Tuffnail

4. Amelia Buckland-Hurry

5. Emma Taylor

6. Niamh Swailes

7. Sally Williams

8. Grace Moore

Replacements: 

16. Amanda McQuade

17. Mikiela Nelson

18. Maya Montiel

19. Gabby Brown

20. Scarlet Down

21. Hayley Jones

22. Poppy Love

23. Carys Cox

Trailfinders Women return to home soil to face Gloucester-Hartpury in a game that could secure them a play-off spot.

After a hiatus in the PWR due to the Women’s Six Nations and Pacific Four Series, the league returns and will see plenty of familiar faces across both squads for the Friday Night Lights fixture.

Round Seventeen is the Big Pink Weekend in support of Breast Cancer Now. Click here to read more about the league-wide campaign.

Head Coach Barney Maddison has named his squad that will aim to secure the two points needed to cement their position in the play-offs for the first time in the squad’s history.

Kate Zackary returns as skipper after her period of rehabilitation.

Fellow USA international Alivia Leatherman returns to start at loosehead. Joining her in the front-row is Georgia Ponsonby and Maya Montiel.

In the engine room, Alana Borland and Emma Wassell start.

Alongside Zackary in the back-row is newly capped Red Rose Haidee Head and fellow Women’s Six Nations winner Abi Burton.

Ella Amory and Claire Gallagher make up the half-back pairing.

Emma Uren and Red Roses skipper Meg Jones start in the centres.

The back three consists of Grace White and Carys Cox on the wings with freshly capped Ireland international Niamh Gallagher at fullback.

Maddison has named a 5-3 bench split with the inclusions of Annabel Meta, Sally Williams, and Vicky Laflin.

Pre-match

We have plenty going on ahead of kick-off including our Funzone – perfect for friends and family. The funzone is available to supporters from 6pm.

Funzone activities include:

Lords Passing
Ealing Passing game
Last person standing inflatable
Blazepods

Player Meet and Greet 

At 6:45pm, our players will be available for a pre-match meet and greet. Supporters will have the opportunity to get autographs and photos with the following players ahead of the match: Cara Brincat, Shya Pinnock, Julia Schell, and Lisa Thomson.

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 6:30pm and re-opens at half-time and thirty minutes after the full-time whistle. Supporters can get up to 75% off Mizuno branded kit in the club shop!

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.

Starting XV:

15. Niamh Gallagher

14. Carys Cox

13. Meg Jones

12. Emma Uren

11. Grace White

10. Claire Gallagher

9. Ella Amory

1. Alivia Leatherman

2. Georgia Ponsonby

3. Maya Montiel

4. Alana Borland

5. Emma Wassell

6. Haidee Head

7. Kate Zackary (C)

8. Abi Burton

Replacements: 

16. Cris Blanco

17. Annabel Meta

18. Cassandra Tuffnail

19. Emma Taylor

20. Sally Williams

21. Isla Norman-Bell

22. Vicky Laflin

23. Rosie Inman

Ealing Trailfinders welcome Worcester Warriors to Trailfinders Sports Club for the Champ Rugby semi-final. 

Ben Ward has named his side to face the Warriors on Saturday 23 May.

David Douglas Bridge will make his 50th appearance as an Ealing Trailfinder this weekend.

Trailfinders Academy product Josh Taylor captains the side in the semi-final.

Club Captain Angus Kernohan has also been named in the squad starting on the wing.

Starting in the front row is Kyle Whyte at loosehead, Vice Club Captain Mike Willemse at hooker, and Adam Nicol at tighthead.

Sean Lonsdale joins Bridge in the engine room.

Alongside skipper Taylor in the back row is Conor Oliver and Will Montgomery.

Michael Stronge and Dan Jones are the starting half-back pairing.

In the centres are Rory Scannell and Francis Moore.

Joining Kernohan in the back three are Tom Collins on the left wing and Michael Dykes at fullback.

Ben Ward names a 6-2 bench split with the inclusions of Lefty Zigiriadis, Jordy Reid and Geordie Gwynn.

Kick-off is at 4pm on Saturday 23 May at Trailfinders Sports Club.

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:

Ealing Passing game
Last person standing inflatable
Blazepods

The Champ Rugby trophy will also be in the funzone for supporters to grab a photo with. We’ll have non-playing players available for a meet and greet forty-five minutes before kick-off too!

Happy Hours deal

We are running a happy hours deal from 1-3pm where supporters can get 20% off all draught in the clubhouse bar. Excluding Guinness.

Live Music

We will have live music in the clubhouse ahead of the match for supporters to enjoy! Starting at 3:15pm.

Ealing Trailfinders Shop
The shop opens from 3pm and re-opens at half-time and thirty minutes after the full-time whistle. Supporters can get up to 75% off all Mizuno merch in the club shop!

Guard of Honour

Our pre-match Guard of Honour will be formed by Ealing Trailfinders minis and youth sections, plus some special visitors from North Carolina State University rugby team who are travelling to England for their rugby tour.

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!

Starting XV

15. Tom Collins

14. Angus Kernohan

13. Francis Moore

12. Rory Scannell

11. Tom Collins

10. Dan Jones

9. Michael Stronge

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Mike Willemse

3. Adam Nicol

4. David Douglas Bridge (50th cap)

5. Sean Lonsdale

6. Josh Taylor (C)

7. Conor Oliver

8. Will Montgomery

Replacements: 

16. Scott Buckley

17. Lefty Zigiriadis

18. George Davis

19. Matas Jurevicius

20. Kyle Hatherell

21. Jordy Reid

22. Craig Hampson

23. Geordie Gwynn

Ealing Trailfinders welcome Bedford Blues for a top of the table clash in the final round of the regular Champ season. 

Both Ealing Trailfinders and Bedford Blues have home semi-final games confirmed. The men in green welcome Bedford to decide whether Trailfinders can finish the regular league season unbeaten.

Ben Ward has named seven changes to his squad after last weekend’s win over Worcester Warriors.

Returning to the field is Club Captain Angus Kernohan who starts on the wing this Saturday.

Mike Willemse will skipper the side taking over the reigns from Josh Taylor.

Starting in the front row alongside Willemse is Lefty Zigiriadis and George Davis.

David Bridge and Matas Jurevicius start in the engine room.

In the back row are the familiar faces of Kyle Hatherell, Conor Oliver, and Will Montgomery.

Returning to the starting halfbacks are Craig Hampson and Dan Jones.

Rory Scannell moves to inside centre after playing fly-half last weekend. Francis Moore retains his place at inside centre.

Alongside Kernohan in the back three is Geordie Gwynn who also returns after a period of rehabilitation and Tom Collins who shifts to fullback.

Ben Ward has named a 5-3 bench split with the inclusions of Biyi Alo, Josh Taylor, and Deago Bailey.

Kick-off is at 3pm at Trailfinders Sports Club, Saturday 9th May.

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:

Lords Passing
Ealing Passing game
Last person standing inflatable
Blazepods – Win a mascot place for the Semi-Final!
Minis festival 
An under 11s festival will take place pre-match. The players will then make up the Guard of Honour ahead of kick-off.

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.

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. Tom Collins

14. Angus Kernohan

13. Francis Moore

12. Rory Scannell

11. Geordie Gwynn

10. Dan Jones

9. Craig Hampson

1. Lefty Zigiriadis

2. Mike Willemse (C)

3. George Davis

4. David Bridge

5. Matas Jurevicius

6. Kyle Hatherell

7. Conor Oliver

8. Will Montgomery

Replacements: 

16. Harry Thompson

17. Kyle Whyte

18. Biyi Alo

19. Geordie Irvine

20. Josh Taylor

21. Michael Stronge

22. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

23. Deago Bailey

Trailfinders travel to the West Midlands for their final away game of the season. 

Ben Ward has named two changes in his squad to face Worcester Warriors in the penultimate round of the regular Champ season.

Kyle Whyte returns as starting loosehead and Adam Nicol comes in at tighthead after being on the bench against Cornish Pirates. Mike Willemse is at hooker.

In the engine room, David Bridge and Sean Lonsdale start.

Josh Taylor returns as skipper and is joined by Conor Oliver and Will Montgomery in the back row.

Michael Stronge starts at scrum-half with Rory Scannell at fly-half.

An unchanged centre pairing of Jordan Holgate and Francis Moore brings speed and agility to the back line.

The back three is also unchanged with Tom Collins and Toby Cousins starting on the wings. Patrick Campbell is at fullback.

Ward names a 5-3 split on the bench with the inclusions of Lefty Zigiriadis, Kyle Hatherell, and Craig Hampson.

Kick-off is at 3pm on Saturday 2 May at Sixways Stadium.

Watch live on ClubberTV.

Starting XV: 

15. Patrick Campbell

14. Toby Cousins

13. Francis Moore

12. Jordan Holgate

11. Tom Collins

10. Rory Scannell

9. Michael Stronge

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Mike Willemse

3. Adam Nicol

4. David Bridge

5. Sean Lonsdale

6. Josh Taylor (C)

7. Conor Oliver

8. Will Montgomery

Replacements: 

16. Scott Buckley

17. Lefty Zigiriadis

18. George Davis

19. Matas Jurevicius

20. Kyle Hatherell

21. Craig Hampson

22. George Worboys

23. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

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.

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

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

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