Ealing Trailfinders announce their lineup to face Leicester Tigers in the semi-final of the Premiership Rugby Cup at TFSC.

There are three changes to the starting XV that beat Cornish Pirates 40-16 last weekend.

The front row is unchanged as Will Goodrick-Clarke, Matt Cornish and Biyi Alo keep their place.

Captain Barney Maddison keeps his place in the second row, partnering Bobby De Wee in the engine room.

Rayn Smid replaces Will Montgomery at Number Eight, joining Rob Farrar and Jordy Reid in the back row.

The Half-Backs are unchanged, with Craig Hampson and Dan Lancaster keeping their places, as is the centre partnership, featuring Billy Twelvetrees and Reuben Bird-Tulloch again.

Finally, James Cordy-Redden replaces Tom Collins to join Jonah Holmes and Max Bodilly in the back three.

 

Ealing Trailfinders lineup to face Leicester Tigers:

1 Will Goodrick-Clarke

2 Matt Cornish

3 Biyi Alo

4 Bobby De Wee

5 Barney Maddison

6 Rob Farrar

7 Jordy Reid

8 Rayn Smid

9 Craig Hampson

10 Dan Lancaster

11 James Cordy-Redden

12 Billy Twelvetrees

13 Reuben Bird-Tulloch

14 Jonah Holmes

15 Max Bodilly

16 Mike Willemse

17 Kyle Whyte

18 Jimmy Roots

19 Andrew Davidson

20 Richard Hardwick

21 Lloyd Williams

22 Dan O’Brien

23 Will Montgomery

Ealing Trailfinders announce their lineup to face Cornish Pirates at TFSC.

There are five changes to the starting XV that beat Hartpury University at home last time out.

Reuben Bird-Tulloch makes his 50th run out in Green and White this weekend, alongside Billy Twelvetrees in the centres.

Props Will Goodrick-Clarke, and Biyi Alo returns to join Matt Cornish in the front row.

The second row is unchanged, with Captain Barney Maddison pairing up with Bobby De Wee at Lock.

Jordy Reid slots in at Openside to join Rob Farrar and Will Montgomery in the back row.

Dan Lancaster starts at Fly-Half, with Craig Hampson returning at Scrum-Half, and the back three features Jonah Holmes, Tom Collins and Michael Dykes.

 

Ealing Trailfinders to face Cornish Pirates:

1 Will Goodrick-Clarke

2 Matt Cornish

3 Biyi Alo

4 Bobby De Wee

5 Barney Maddison

6 Rob Farrar

7 Jordy Reid

8 Will Montgomery

9 Craig Hampson

10 Dan Lancaster

11 Tom Collins

12 Billy Twelvetrees

13 Reuben Bird-Tulloch

14 Jonah Holmes

15 Michael Dykes

16 Mike Willemse

17 Kyle Whyte

18 Jimmy Roots

19 Danny Cutmore

20 Ollie Newman

21 Lloyd Williams

22 Dan O’Brien

23 James Cordy-Redden

Ealing Trailfinders announce their lineup to take on Hartpury University RFC at Trailfinders Sports Club on Saturday.

There are five changes to the starting XV that beat Doncaster Knights at home last weekend.

James Cordy-Redden will make his 100th appearance in Green and White against Hartpury on Saturday as he starts on the wing.

Alongside the veteran in the back three, Michael Dykes will make his debut at Fullback on Saturday, and Tom Collins starts on the wing.

Kyle Whyte starts at Loosehead instead of Will Goodrick-Clarke, joining Matt Cornish and Jimmy Roots in the front row.

The second row is unchanged, with Captain Barney Maddison partnering Bobby De Wee at Lock.

Rob Farrar and Richard Hardwick return in the back row, joined by Will Montgomery, who replaces Rayn Smid at Number Eight.

The Half-Backs are unchanged as Craig Hampson and Craig Willis return, and Pat Howard replaces Billy Twelvetrees in the midfield, joining the ever-present Reuben Bird Tulloch.

 

Ealing Trailfinders to face Hartpury University RFC:

1 Kyle Whyte

2 Matt Cornish

3 Jimmy Roots

4 Bobby De Wee

5 Barney Maddison

6 Rob Farrar

7 Richard Hardwick

8 Will Montgomery

9 Craig Hampson

10 Craig Willis

11 Tom Collins

12 Pat Howard

13 Reuben Bird-Tulloch

14 James Cordy-Redden

15 Michael Dykes

16 Henry Walker

17 Will Goodrick-Clarke

18 George Davis

19 Danny Cutmore

20 Jordy Reid

21 Lloyd Williams

22 Billy Twelvetrees

23 Cian Kelleher

Trailfinders Women announce their lineup to face Saracens at the Stonex Stadium on Saturday in Round Ten of the Allianz PWR.

There are four changes to the starting XV that took on Loughborough Lightning at Loughborough university in Round Nine.

Andrea Stock comes in at Tighthead head for Sara Seye joining Liz Crake and Elisa Riffonneau in the front row.

It is all change in the engine room as Shya Pinnock and Amelia Buckland-Hurry come in to start, and Captain Tyson Beukeboom moves to the bench.

Conversely, the back row is unchanged as Kate Zackary returns at Number Eight after an injury scare in the midlands last time out.

Emma Swords and Ellie Green keep their places in the Half-Backs, while Julia Schell and Carys Cox swap roles in the midfield.

There is one change in the back field with Sofia Rolfi starting on the wing in place of Rosie Inman.

Director of Rugby Giselle Mather said: “We have had a good training week and are really looking forward to testing ourselves against Saracens on Saturday.

“This game marks the start of the second half of the league program and we are looking forward to shaking off the ‘newness tag’ and evolving and polishing the way we play in the second half of the season. The selected squad are really looking forward to starting that process on Saturday.”

 

Trailfinders Women to face Saracens:

1 Liz Crake

2 Elisa Riffonneau

3 Andrea Stock

4 Shya Pinnock

5 Amelia Buckland-Hurry

6 Cristina Blanco

7 Megan Barwick

8 Kate Zackary

9 Emma Swords

10 Ellie Green

11 Sofia Rolfi

12 Julia Schell

13 Carys Cox

14 Vicky Laflin

15 Abby Dow Vice Captain

16 Lindelwa Gwala

17 Kie Tamai

18 Sara Seye

19 Tyson Beukeboom Captain

20 Charlie Willett

21 Sophie Molton

22 Jess Cooksey

23 Rosie Inman

Ealing Trailfinders announce their lineup to face Doncaster Knights at Trailfinders Sports Cub this Saturday.

There are five changes from the starting XV that were supposed to face Ampthill at Dillingham Park, until the fixture was postponed due to a frozen pitch.

Will Goodrick-Clarke starts at Loosehead alongside Matt Cornish and Jimmy Roots in the front row.

The second row is unchanged as Bobby De Wee partners with Captain Barney Maddison at Lock.

Rob Farrar starts at Blindside, joining Richard Hardwick and Rayn Smid in the back row.

Craig Hampson slots back in at Scrum-Half on his return from injury, with Craig Willis keeping his place at Fly-Half.

The centre partnership remains Billy Twelvetrees and Reuben Bird-Tulloch, and Jonah Holmes returns to the back three with Tom Collins and Max Bodilly.

 

Ealing Trailfinders to face Doncaster Knights:

1 Will Goodrick-Clarke

2 Matt Cornish

3 Jimmy Roots

4 Bobby De Wee

5 Barney Maddison

6 Rob Farrar

7 Richard Hardwick

8 Rayn Smid

9 Craig Hampson

10 Craig Willis

11 Tom Collins

12 Billy Twelvetrees

13 Reuben Bird-Tulloch

14 Jonah Holmes

15 Max Bodilly

16 Henry Walker

17 Kyle Whyte

18 George Davis

19 Will Montgomery

20 Jordy Reid

21 Lloyd Williams

22 Pat Howard

23 Josh Taylor

Ealing Trailfinders announce their lineup to face Ampthill, away at Dillingham Park.

There are three changes to the starting lineup that beat Caldy RFC at TFSC last weekend.

George Davis starts at Tighthead, joining Mike Willemse and Kyle Whyte in the front row.

The second row is unchanged, with Captain Barney Maddison joining Bobby de Wee at Lock.

Rob Farrar makes his first appearance of the season at Blindside, with Richard Hardwick and Rayn Smid keeping their places in the back row.

The half-backs are unchanged, with Lloyd Williams and Craig Willis both returning.

Billy Twelvetrees and Reuben Bird-Tulloch return in the centres.

James Cordy-Redden makes his 100th appearance for Ealing Trailfinders, joining Tom Collins and Max Bodilly in the back three.

 

Ealing Trailfinders to face Ampthill:

1 Kyle Whyte

2 Mike Willemse

3 George Davis

4 Bobby De Wee

5 Barney Maddison

6 Rob Farrar

7 Richard Hardwick

8 Rayn Smid

9 Lloyd Williams

10 Craig Willis

11 Tom Collins

12 Billy Twelvetrees

13 Reuben Bird-Tulloch

14 James Cordy-Redden

15 Max Bodilly

16 Henry Walker

17 Will Goodrick-Clarke

18 Ross Kane

19 Will Montgomery

20 Jordy Reid

21 Jordan Burns

22 Pat Howard

23 Josh Taylor

Trailfinders Women announce their lineup to face Loughborough Lightning away at Loughborough University.

There are seven changes to the starting XV that were narrowly defeated by Gloucester-Hartpury in last weekend.

Sara Seye replaces Andrea Stock at Tighthead joining last week’s Arnold Hill Player of the Match Liz Crake, and Elisa Riffonneau in the front row.

Captain Tyson Beukeboom starts at lock alongside Rowena Burnfield, who moves into the engine from Number Eight.

The back-row features Cristina Blanco and Megan Barwick, who are joined by Kate Zackary starting at Number Eight.

The half-backs are Emma Swords and Ellie Green, who hit the conversion to seal the losing bonus point in the last game.

Carys Cox swaps moves to inside-centre from outside-centre, with Julia Schell partnering her in the midfield, and the back three is once again unchanged, featuring Abby Dow, Vicky Laflin and Rosie Inman.

Director of Rugby Giselle Mather said: “This weekend sees well matched battles right across PWR and our game is no different! We are really excited for this contest and have trained hard to give ourselves the opportunity of the best outcome for us. It is all set up to be a very exciting game!”

 

Trailfinders Women to face Loughborough Lightning:

1 Liz Crake

2 Elisa Riffonneau

3 Sara Seye

4 Tyson Beukeboom Captain

5 Rowena Burnfield

6 Cristina Blanco

7 Megan Barwick

8 Kate Zackary

9 Emma Swords

10 Ellie Green

11 Abby Dow Vice Captain

12 Carys Cox

13 Julia Schell

14 Vicky Laflin

15 Rosie Inman

16 Andrea Stock

17 Cassandra Tuffnail

18 Shannon Ikahihifo Vice Captain

19 Shya Pinnock

20 Charlie Willett

21 Amanda McQuade

22 Sophie Molton

23 Jess Cooksey

Trailfinders Women announce their lineup to face Gloucester-Hartpury at TFSC this Saturday.

There are nine changes to the starting XV that faced Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Elisa Riffonneau and Andrea Stock replace Lindelwa Gwala and Sara Seye in the front row.

It is all change in the engine room as Shya Pinnock and Shannon Ikahihifo start at lock.

Cristina Blanco starts at Blindside, along with Megan Barwick and Rowena Burnfield in the back row.

Ella Amory and Julia Schell replace Emma Swords and Ellie Green in the half-backs, and Carys Cox slots in at Outside Centre after her brilliant try last weekend, with Jess Cooksey inside her.

The back three is unchanged, featuring Abby Dow, Vicky Laflin and Rosie Inman once again.

On the bench, Cassandra Tuffnail is in line for her Trailfinders debut.

Director of Rugby Giselle Mather said: “After a very positive training week, we welcome the champions to Vallis Way. The opportunity to test yourself against an unbeaten side demands us to be at our best.

“We expect a very physical encounter and look forward to testing ourselves under the pressure that champions bring. All top athletes relish that competition, and this group are no different.

“We look forward to your excellent vocal support on what will be another rugby-packed day at Vallis Way.”

 

Trailfinders Women to face Gloucester-Hartpury:

1 Liz Crake

2 Elisa Riffonneau

3 Andrea Stock

4 Shya Pinnock

5 Shannon Ikahihifo Vice Captain

6 Cristina Blanco

7 Megan Barwick

8 Rowena Burnfield

9 Ella Amory

10 Julia Schell

11 Abby Dow Vice Captain

12 Jess Cooksey

13 Carys Cox

14 Vicky Laflin

15 Rosie Inman

16 Amanda McQuade

17 Cassandra Tuffnail

18 Lauren Brooks

19 Tyson Beukeboom Captain

20 Charlie Willett

21 Sophie Molton

22 Ellie Green

23 Sofia Rolfi

Ealing Trailfinders announce their lineup to face Caldy at TFSC for the first game of this weekend’s double header.

There are three changes from the starting lineup that started the game against Cornish Pirates before Christmas.

Mike Willemse replaces Matt Cornish at hooker, joining Kyle Whyte and Biyi Alo in the front row.

The are no changes in the engine room or back row as Captain Barney Maddison is joined once again by Bobby de Wee at Lock, and Jordy Reid joins Richard Hardwick and Rayn Smid in the back row.

Craig Willis replaces Dan Lancaster at Fly-Half as he will make his 100th appearance for Ealing Trailfinders this weekend, with Lloyd Williams keeping his place at Scrum-Half.

The centre partnership is Billy Twelvetrees and Reuben Bird-Tulloch, and the back three is unchanged.

James Cordy-Redden is in line for his first appearance of the season off the bench.

 

Ealing Trailfinders lineup to face Caldy RFC:

1 Kyle Whyte

2 Mike Willemse

3 Biyi Alo

4 Bobby De Wee

5 Barney Maddison

6 Jordy Reid

7 Richard Hardwick

8 Rayn Smid

9 Lloyd Williams

10 Craig Willis

11 Tom Collins

12 Billy Twelvetrees

13 Reuben Bird-Tulloch

14 Jonah Holmes

15 Cian Kelleher

16 Henry Walker

17 Sami Mavinga

18 George Davis

19 Will Montgomery

20 Josh Taylor

21 Jordan Burns

22 James Cordy-Redden

23 Simon Uzokwe

Trailfinders Women announce their lineup to face Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park live on TNT Sports.

There are six changes from the side that defeated Sale Sharks Women at TFSC before the Christmas break.

Liz Crake and Lindelwa Gwala join Tighthead Sara Seye in the front row.

Captain Tyson Beukeboom returns to the engine room, partnered with Rowena Burnfield this time.

Blindside flanker Shannon Ikahihifo joins Openside Megan Barwick and Number Eight Kate Zackary in the back-row.

Emma Swords swaps with Ella Amory at scrum-half, partnering Ellie Green in the half-backs.

This week’s centre pairing is Jess Cooksey and Julia Schell, the scorer of the winning try in the last round.

Finally, the back three is unchanged, with Abby Dow, Vicky Laflin and Rosie Inman keeping their places.

On the bench, Lou Dodd is in line for their debut.

Director of Rugby Giselle Mather said, “We are really looking forward to kicking off 2024 with a big away challenge against a strong Exeter Chiefs side. We have looked hard at our performance against Sale and have identified a few areas we are looking to improve on as we hit this next competitive block.

“We are really looking forward to having the opportunity to test them out this weekend as we continue the journey of our inaugural season.”

 

Trailfinders Women to face Exeter Chiefs:

1 Liz Crake

2 Lindelwa Gwala

3 Sara Seye

4 Tyson Beukeboom Captain

5 Rowena Burnfield

6 Shannon Ikahihifo

7 Megan Barwick

8 Kate Zackary

9 Emma Swords

10 Ellie Green

11 Abby Dow Vice Captain

12 Jess Cooksey

13 Julia Schell

14 Vicky Laflin

15 Rosie Inman

16 Elisa Riffonneau

17 Kie Tamai

18 Andrea Stock

19 Lauren Brooks

20 Charlie Willett

21 Ella Amory

22 Carys Cox

23 Lou Dodd

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