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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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Lineup: Ealing Trailfinders vs Worcester Warriors

2026 begins with a top of the table clash with Ealing Trailfinders hosting Worcester Warriors in Round Thirteen of the Champ.

Ben Ward has named four changes in his matchday squad to face the West Midlands side on Saturday afternoon.

Josh Taylor retains his place as skipper to captain the side against Worcester Warriors. He is joined by Kyle Hatherell after the South African scored two tries against Cornish Pirates last weekend. Conor Oliver also returns to the squad for the first time since Round Four.

Kyle Whyte returns to the starting XV at loosehead with Scott Buckley at hooker, and George Davies at tighthead.

David Bridge moves from the back row into the engine room this weekend alongside Matas Jurevicius.

Craig Hampson and Dan Jones remain as the starting halfback pairing.

Jordan Holgate lines up at inside centre with Francis Moore on the outside.

In the back three, Angus Kernohan and Geordie Gwynn start on the wings with Patrick Campbell at fullback.

Harry Thompson comes onto the bench as does Rory Scannell after starting in the centres in Round Twelve. Ben Ward names a 6-2 split.

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

Watch the match on Clubber TV. 

Starting XV: 

15. Patrick Campbell

14. Angus Kernohan

13. Francis Moore

12. Jordan Holgate

11. Geordie Gwynn

10. Dan Jones

9. Craig Hampson

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Scott Buckley

3. George Davies

4.  David Bridge

5. Matas Jurevicius

6. Kyle Hatherell

7. Conor Oliver

8. Josh Taylor (c)

Replacements: 

16. Harry Thompson

17. Mark Donnelly

18. Kabous Bezuidenhout

19. Sean Lonsdale

20. Jamie Carr

21. Gabriel Mann

22. Sam Edwards

23. Rory Scannell

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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

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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

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