, ,

Matchday information: Ealing Trailfinders v Nottingham

Ealing Trailfinders return home for Round Twenty-Two of the Champ. They face Nottingham in a bid to make history in the competition. 

This Saturday, Ealing Trailfinders have the opportunity to break the Champ Rugby record for the most consecutive wins in the regular league season.

Ben Ward has named his matchday squad to face Nottingham on Saturday 4 April.

In a changed front row, Mike Willemse leads the squad as skipper with Lefty Zigiriadis at loosehead and George Davis at tighthead.

A changed engine room sees Matas Jurevisius and Sean Lonsdale start.

Gabriel Mann starts at blindside flanker with Conor Oliver at openside. Will Montgomery starts at eight.

Ben Ward names an changed halfback pairing. Michael Stronge returns to scrum-half with George Worboys at fly-half.

Rory Scannell starts at inside centre and Francis Moore is on the outside.

Tom Collins is joined by Patrick Campbell on the wing. Michael Dykes retains his place at fullback after last weekend’s win over Caldy.

Ben Ward names a 6-2 bench split with the inclusions of Harry Thompson, Geordie Irvine, and Will Parry.

Kick-off is 3pm, Saturday 4th April at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Secure your place here.

BUY TICKETS

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

Coaching session – 12:00-13:00
Our community coaches will be leading  Jeugd Rugby Club in a coaching session on the Top Pitch at TFSC.
Fun Zone – 14:00 
In the Fun Zone, we have plenty of activations taking place that are perfect for family and friends:
  • Rapid Reactions Egg Blitz
  • Lords Cement Mixer and Chair
  • Passing Challenge
  • Last Man Standing Inflatable
  • Easter Egg Giveaway

Guard of Honour – 14:50
Our Guard of Honour this week will be players from Jeugd Rugby Club and Ealing Trailfinders mini and youth.

Half-time: The Giant Egg Chasers Race

Want to take part for a chance to win a giant egg filled with merchandise and chocolate? Head to the front of the East Stand at half-time!

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. Michael Dykes

14. Patrick Campbell

13. Francis Moore

12. Rory Scannell

11. Tom Collins

10. George Worboys

9. Michael Stronge

1. Lefty Zigiriadis

2. Mike Willemse

3. George Davis

4. Matas Jurevicius

5. Sean Lonsdale

6. Gabriel Mann

7. Conor Oliver

8. Will Montgomery

Replacements: 

16. Harry Thompson

17. James Kenny

18. PJ Sheck

19. Geordie Irvine

20. David Douglas Bridge

21. Jamie Carr

22. Craig Hampson

23. Will Parry

FOLLOW YOUR TRAIL
,

Lineup: Caldy vs Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders travel to Merseyside to face Caldy for Round Twenty of the Champ. 

Ben Ward has named eight changes in his matchday squad to face Caldy on Saturday 28 March.

Josh Taylor retains his place as skipper after leading the side to a win last weekend against London Scottish.

In the front row, Kyle Whyte remains at loosehead. Scott Buckley starts at hooker with Adam Nicol at tighthead.

A changed engine room sees David Bridge and Danny Cutmore start.

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

Ben Ward names an changed halfback pairing. Craig Hampson returns to scrum-half with Rory Scannell at fly-half.

Jordan Holgate starts at inside centre and Francis Moore is on the outside.

A unchanged back three sees Tom Collins and Toby Cousins start on the wings with Michael Dykes at fullback.

Ben Ward names a 6-2 bench split with the inclusions of Mike Willemse, Conor Oliver, and George Worboys.

Kick-off is 3pm, Saturday 28th March at Paton Field.

Watch the match on Clubber TV. 

Starting XV: 

15. Michael Dykes

14. Toby Cousins

13. Francis Moore

12. Jordan Holgate

11. Tom Collins

10. Rory Scannell

9. Craig Hampson

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Scott Buckley

3. Adam Nicol

4. David Douglas Bridge

5. Danny Cutmore

6. Josh Taylor (C)

7. Jordy Reid

8. Will Montgomery

Replacements: 

16. Mike Willemse

17. Lefty Zigiriadis

18. George Davis

19. Matas Jurevicius

20. Conor Oliver

21. Gabriel Mann

22. Michael Stronge

23. George Worboys

, ,

Lineup: Trailfinders Women vs Loughborough Lightning

Trailfinders Women welcome Loughborough Lightning to Trailfinders Sports Club for the final game ahead of a league break. 

Round Sixteen will be the final match of this block in the PWR Season with the return of the Women’s Six Nations in April. Trailfinders welcome East Midlands side Lightning on Sunday afternoon.

Barney Maddison has named two changes to his matchday squad this weekend after a win against Harlequins in Round Fifteen of the competition.

An unchanged front-row from last weekend’s fixture against Harlequins sees Maya Montiel start at loosehead and Tanya Kalounivale at tighthead. Georgia Ponsonby remains at hooker.

In the engine room, Black Fern Maia Roos is joined by Scotland’s Emma Wassell.

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm is at blindside flanker and is joined by Haidee Head who starts at openside flanker. Red Rose Abi Burton is at eight.

The back line remains unchanged after last weekend’s win.

Brooke Bradley starts at nine and Claire Gallagher start at fly-half.

Emma Uren starts at inside centre with Meg Jones on the outside.

Carys Cox and Grace White start on the wings with Niamh Gallagher at fullback.

Maddison names a 5-3 bench split with the inclusions of Cris Blanco, Sally Williams, and Ellie Boatman.

Kick-off is at 12:15pm on Sunday 29 March.

Watch live on TNT Sports.

Starting XV: 

15. Niamh Gallagher

14. Grace White

13. Meg Jones

12. Emma Uren

11. Carys Cox

10. Claire Gallagher

9. Brooke Bradley

1. Maya Montiel

2. Georgia Ponsonby

3. Tanya Kalounivale

4. Maia Roos

5. Emma Wassell

6. Rachel Malcolm (C)

7. Haidee Head

8. Abi Burton

Replacements: 

16. Cris Blanco

17. Alivia Leatherman

18. Cassandra Tuffnail

19. Emma Taylor

20. Sally Williams

21. Ella Amory

22. Vicky Laflin

23. Ellie Boatman

,

Lineup: Ealing Trailfinders v London Scottish

Ealing Trailfinders return to home soil for Round Nineteen of the Champ. 

Ben Ward has named his matchday squad to face London Scottish on Saturday 21 March.

Josh Taylor retains his place as skipper after leading the side to a win at Castle Park against Doncaster Knights.

In the front row, Kyle Whyte remains at loosehead. Mike Willemse comes in at hooker and PJ Sheck starts at tighthead.

Sean Lonsdale is joined by Matas Jurevicius in the engine room.

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

Ben Ward names an unchanged halfback pairing of Michael Stronge and Dan Jones.

Jordan Holgate starts at inside centre and Will Parry is on the outside.

Returning to the wing after a period of rehabilitation is Tom Collins. He joins Toby Cousins on the other wing and Michael Dykes at fullback.

Ben Ward names a 5-3 bench split with the inclusions of Scott Buckley, Adam Nicol, and Rory Scannell.

Kick-off is 3pm, Saturday 21st March at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Watch the match on Clubber TV. 

Starting XV: 

15. Michael Dykes

14. Toby Cousins

13. Will Parry

12. Jordan Holgate

11. Tom Collins

10. Dan Jones

9. Michael Stronge

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Mike Willemse

3. PJ Sheck

4. Matas Jurevicius

5. Sean Lonsdale

6. Josh Taylor (C)

7. Jordy Reid

8. Gabriel Mann

Replacements: 

16. Scott Buckley

17. Elliot Chilvers

18. Adam Nicol

19. Geordie Irvine

20. Will Montgomery

21. Sam Edwards

22. Rory Scannell

23. Deago Bailey

, ,

Lineup: Harlequins Women v Trailfinders Women

Trailfinders Women travel to Twickenham Stoop to face Harlequins under the Friday Night Lights. 

Barney Maddison has named his side to face Harlequins this Friday.

An unchanged front-row from last weekend’s fixture against Exeter Chiefs sees Maya Montiel start at loosehead and Tanya Kalounivale at tighthead. Georgia Ponsonby remains at hooker.

In the engine room, Maia Roos is joined by Scotland’s Emma Wassell.

Alana Borland moves into the back-row at blindside flanker with Rachel Malcolm at openside flanker. Red Rose Abi Burton is at eight.

An unchanged half-back pairing sees Brooke Bradley at nine and Claire Gallagher start at 10.

Grace White remains on the wing with Carys Cox moving out to the left wing after playing in the centres last weekend.

Emma Uren starts at inside centre with Meg Jones on the outside.

Niamh Gallagher starts at fullback, fresh off her call up to the Ireland senior squad for the upcoming Six Nations.

Maddison names a 5-3 bench split with the inclusions of Cris Blanco, Haidee Head, and Ellie Boatman.

Kick-off is at 7:30pm on Friday 20 March.

Watch live on BBC iPlayer.

Starting XV: 

15. Niamh Gallagher

14. Grace White

13. Meg Jones

12. Emma Uren

11. Carys Cox

10. Claire Gallagher

9. Brooke Bradley

1. Maya Montiel

2. Georgia Ponsonby

3. Tanya Kalounivale

4. Maia Roos

5. Emma Wassell

6. Alana Borland

7. Rachel Malcolm (C)

8. Abi Burton

Replacements: 

16. Cris Blanco

17. Alivia Leatherman

18. Cassandra Tuffnail

19. Shy Pinnock

20. Haidee Head

21. Ella Amory

22. Vicky Laflin

23. Ellie Boatman

, ,

Lineup: Exeter Chiefs vs Trailfinders Women

Head Coach Barney Maddison names his side to face Exeter Chiefs in Round Fourteen of the PWR. 

After periods of rehabilitation, Red Rose Meg Jones returns to the Trailfinders back line and Black Fern Tanya Kalounivale starts in the front row.

Kate Zackary skippers the side that travels to Sandy Park this Saturday.

The forward pack is littered with international stars.

Canadian Maya Montiel starts at loosehead with Georgia Ponsonby at hooker with her fellow Black Fern Kalounivale at tighthead.

The engine room sees the Black Fern duo of Maia Roos and Alana Borland start.

Joining captain Zackary in the back row is Scottish international Rachel Malcolm and Red Rose Abi Burton.

In the halfbacks, Brooke Bradley starts at scrum-half with Claire Gallagher making a return at ten.

On the wings are Vicky Laflin and Grace White.

Jones is joined by Welsh international Carys Cox in the centres. Round Thirteen Player of the Match against Leicester Tigers Niamh Gallagher starts at fullback.

Maddison names a 5-3 bench split with the inclusions of Alivia Leatherman, Emma Wassell, and Emma Uren.

Kick-off is at 12:30pm on Saturday 14 March.

Watch live on BBC iPlayer.

Starting XV: 

15. Niamh Gallagher

14. Grace White

13. Meg Jones

12. Carys Cox

11. Vicky Laflin

10. Claire Gallagher

9. Brooke Bradley

1. Maya Montiel

2. Georgia Ponsonby

3. Tanya Kalounivale

4. Maia Roos

5. Alana Borland

6. Rachel Malcolm

7. Kate Zackary (C)

8. Abi Burton

Replacements: 

16. Cris Blanco

17. Alivia Leatherman

18. Cassandra Tuffnail

19. Emma Wassell

20. Haidee Head

21. Ella Amory

22. Rosie Inman

23. Emma Uren

,

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

,

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

,

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

,

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

Our Sponsors

Lords Building Merchants Logo
David Lloyd Health Club Logo
Brunel University Logo
Sponsor Logos - _0019_Arnold Hill Logo
The Turmeric Co Logo
Sponsor Logos - _0006_Physique Logo
Sponsor-Logos-Novotel
Perfect-Crystal-Windows-Sponsor-logo
Sinton Andrews
DoubleTree_logo
soma
Milfords logo V2
ubwb-logo-2025
AK Law Logo
S&L-logo
stacked@4x
mirage
Pangbourne College Logo - red
Untitled design (3)
2
Hampton Brand Logo_TM_CMYK_Full Color
JSP Logo - Blue and Black - Vertical
TF Insurance logo_CMYK
Untitled design (6)
Untitled design (8)
ACE Logo Blue@3x
wf-logo-blue-bg
DYD Circular Logo
Become a partner About our partners Contact Us How to Find Us

TRAILFINDERS – THE TRAVEL EXPERTS

Trailfinders Travel Logo

For Conferences, Corporate Days, Weddings and Parties

© 2026 EALING RUGBY CLUB IS A TRADING NAME OF THE EALING FOOTBALL CLUB (RUGBY UNION) LIMITED WHICH IS INCORPORATED WITH LIMITED LIABILITY UNDER THE INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT SOCIETIES ACT 1965 UNDER NO. 30274R.

PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS & CONDITIONS