Team Line-up: Richmond (A)

After more than a month away, league action is back as Ealing Trailfinders travel to rivals Richmond on Saturday afternoon.

The West-Londoners know they must be at the top of their game as the return to league action sees the West-Londoners just a point clear of Jersey Reds, who are in second place.

A strong side has named been named for the trip to the RAG, starting up front with Kyle Whyte and George Davis packing down either side of Alun Walker.

In the second-row, Andrew Davidson partners Simon Linsell, while the back-row sees Ollie Newman make his first Trailfinders start, while Rob Farrar captains the team and Jack Digby plays eight.

The halfbacks are Craig Hampson and Craig Willis, while Reuben Bird-Tulloch and Max Bodilly untie in the midfield.

The back-three sees Cian Kelleher and James Cordy-Redden on the wings, while Jonah Holmes starts at fullback.

Trailfinders have opted for a 5-3 split on the bench, with Adam Korczyk in the match day squad for the first time this season.

You can still buy tickets for the game at the RAG by clicking here. Live match coverage will be available via our Twitter: @EalingTFRugby.

Ealing Trailfinders team to face Richmond:

 

15. Jonah Holmes

14. James Cordy-Redden

13. Max Bodilly

12. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

11. Cian Kelleher

10. Craig Willis

9. Craig Hampson

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Alun Walker

3. George Davis

4. Andrew Davidson

5. Simon Linsell

6. Rob Farrar (C)

7. Ollie Newman

8. Jack Digby

Replacements

 

16. Shaun Malton

17. James Gibbons

18. Ross Kane

19. Adam Korczyk

20. Simon Uzokwe

21. Jordan Burns

22. Dan Lancaster

23. Luke Daniels

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Team Line-up: Hartpury (A) Cup

Ahead of our final round of the group stages, Ben Ward and his coaching team have named another strong side ahead of this crucial Championship Cup tie.

With the Trailfinders just a point ahead of Jersey Reds in Pool 1, they know that only a bonus point victory will see them top the group and guarantee a path through to the knockout stages.

This however will be easier said than done, as they travel to the ALPAS Arena to face a strong Hartpury side who will be looking for revenge from last month’s 13-26 defeat.

The team which will look to qualify for the next round will see Kyle Whyte and Ross Kane start upfront, either side of Alun Walker.

After his successful impact off the bench, Andrew Davidson will start for the first time as he partners Simon Linsell in the second-row.

The back-row remains unchanged, as Rob Farrar captains the side from the blindside, with Simon Uzokwe and David Douglas Bridge continuing at openside and number 8 respectively.

After a dominant display last weekend, Jordan Burns and Dan Lancaster continue at halfback as they look to develop their partnership further.

There is only one change to the backline, as Steven Shingler drops out due to injury, allowing James Cordy-Redden to start from the outset. This does however require a bit of reshuffling of positions, as Max Bodilly shifts to back to the centres where he partners Reuben Bird-Tulloch. This then allows Jonah Holmes to move back to fullback, with Cian Kelleher and Cordy-Redden on the wings.

Among the replacements, new signing Rhys Anstey is in line to make his Trailfinders debut as he is named in the number 19 shirt.

Ealing Trailfinders team to face Hartpury:

 

15. Jonah Holmes

14. James Cordy-Redden

13. Max Bodilly

12. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

11. Cian Kelleher

10. Dan Lancaster

9. Jordan Burns

1. Kyle whyte

2. Alun Walker

3. Ross Kane

4. Andrew Davidson

5. Simon Linsell

6. Rob Farrar (C)

7. Simon Uzokwe

8. David Douglas Bridge

Replacements:

 

16. Shaun Malton

17. James Gibbons

18. George Davis

19. Rhys Anstey (Debut)

20. Ollie Newman

21. Craig Hampson

22. Craig Willis

23. Jack Digby

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Team Line-Up: Nottingham (H) Cup

After last weekend’s second-half fightback away in Jersey, Ben Ward and his coaches have named another strong side for tomorrow’s Championship Cup fixture against Nottingham.

Currently sitting at the top of Pool 1, Trailfinders know that passage through to the knock-out stages are within their own control, but they will face two tough tests, starting tomorrow against a resurgent Nottingham side.

Kyle Whyte comes into the front-row alongside Alun Walker and George Davis. The back five of the scrum remains unchanged, with Will Montgomery and Simon Linsell in the engine room and Rob Farrar, Simon Uzokwe and David Douglas Bridge making up the back-row.

 

There is a change at halfback, as Jordan Burns gets the opportunity to start after his try scoring impact off the bench last week. He will link up with Dan Lancaster who slots in at fly-half.

In the midfield, Steven Shingler will captain the side from 12, while Reuben Bird-Tulloch keeps his spot at 13. After impressing last weekend, Max Bodilly continues at fullback, while Jonah Holmes and Cian Kelleher returning on the wings.

Among the replacements is new signing Andrew Davidson, with the big second-row in line to make his debut from the bench.

Ealing Trailfinders team to face Nottingham:

15. Max Bodilly

14. Jonah Holmes

13. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

12. Steven Shingler (C)

11. Cian Kelleher

10. Dan Lancaster

9. Jordan Burns

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Alun Walker

3. George Davis

4. Will Montgomery

5. Simon Linsell

6. Rob Farrar

7. Simon Uzokwe

8. David Douglas Bridge

Replacements

 

16. Kevin O’Byrne

17. Will Davis

18. Jimmy Roots

19. Andrew Davidson (Debut)

20. Ollie Newman

21. Craig Hampson

22. James Cordy-Redden

23. Peter Robb

If you haven’t yet got your tickets for tomorrow’s Cup clash against Nottingham, get them here.

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Team Line-up: Jersey Reds (A) Cup

With a change in competition, it doesn’t mean there’s a change in intensity as Ben Ward and his coaching team have named a strong side for our trip to Jersey.

Up front, James Gibbons and Alun Walker will pack down next to George Davis who is making his first start of the season.

Will Montgomery switches from number eight to partner Simon Linsell in the second-row. This allows David Douglas Bridge to come in and make his first Trailfinders start, with match day captain Rob Farrar on the blindside and Simon Uzokwe on the openside.

Craig Hampson and Craig Willis continue at half-back, while Peter Robb and Reuben Bird-Tulloch will make up an exciting, new-look midfield.

The back-three sees James Cordy-Redden and Nathan Earle partner Max Bodilly, who shifts to fullback.

Tomorrow’s game at the State Santander International will kick-off at 2pm. If you are making the trip over, you can buy tickets here. Alternatively, you can follow the live coverage via Twitter.

Ealing Trailfinders team to face Jersey Reds:

15. Max Bodilly

14. Nathan Earle

13. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

12. Peter Robb

11. James Cordy-Redden

10. Craig Willis

9. Craig Hampson

1. James Gibbons

2. Alun Walker

3. George Davis

4. Will Montgomery

5. Simon Linsell

6. Rob Farrar (C)

7. Simon Uzokwe

8. David Douglas Bridge

Replacements:

16. Kevin O’Byrne

17. Will Davis

18. Ross Kane

19. Ollie Newman

20. Jack Digby

21. Jordan Burns

22. Dan Lancaster

23. Steven Shingler

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Team Line-up: Coventry (H)

Ealing Trailfinders have named another strong squad to take on the in-form Coventry at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Third placed Coventry come into the game off the back of an impressive 19-19 draw against Jersey Reds two weeks ago.

In the Trailfinders’ forward pack, there is only one change from last weekend’s victory away at Hartpury, with the league’s top try-scorer Carlo Tizzano replacing Simon Uzokwe, who will look to make a powerful impact from the bench.

This means that James Gibbons, Shaun Malton and Lewis Thiede all combine again in the front-row after the scrum performed so well in the West-Country.

Simon Linsell continues to skipper the team from second-row and will partner Bobby De Wee in the engine room, while Tizzano joins Rob Farrar and Will Montgomery in the back-row.

Craig Hampson and Craig Willis continue at half-back, while Steven Shingler comes in at inside-centre after impressing off the bench last weekend. He will form a strong partnership with the reliable Max Bodilly.

In the back-three, recent arrival Nathan Earle will will be joined by wing Luke Daniels and fullback Jonah Holmes.

Among the replacements, Danny Cutmore and Jordan Burns will look to make a strong impact, while David Douglas Bridge is in line to make his first-team debut.

If you haven’t yet got your tickets for this top of the table clash, click here to purchase. Live coverage will be available throughout the afternoon via Twitter and Instagram.

Ealing Trailfinders team to face Coventry:

 

15. Jonah Holmes

14. Nathan Earle

13. Max Bodilly

12. Steven Shingler

11. Luke Daniels

10. Craig Willis

9. Craig Hampson

1. James Gibbons

2. Shaun Malton

3. Lewis Thiede

4. Bobby De Wee

5. Simon Linsell (C)

6. Rob Farrar

7. Carlo Tizzano

8. Will Montgomery

Replacements:

 

16. Jan-Henning Campher

17. Kyle Whyte

18. Jimmy Roots

19. Danny Cutmore

20. Simon Uzokwe

21. Jordan Burns

22. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

23. David Douglas Bridge (Debut)

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Team Line-up: Hartpury (A)

Ahead of tomorrow’s trip to form-side Hartpury, Ben Ward and his coaching staff have named another powerful lineup.

The trip to the West-Country is always a tough one, but with the hosts on a five-match winning streak and some very cold temperatures being forecast, this one may be trickier than most!

The Trailfinders can be confident however, having already beat Hatpury twice this season, once in the league and once in the cup!

Tomorrow’s game will see local boy James Gibbons pack down alongside Shaun Malton and Lewis Thiede, with Bobby De Wee and Simon Linsell providing the grunt from the engine room.

The back-row sees Rayn Smid return at number eight, where he will captain the side, next to Rob Farrar and Simon Uzokwe on the flanks.

The backline is vastly unchanged, with Craig Hampson and Craig Willis continuing at halfback while Pat Howard and Max Bodilly remain in the midfield.

The one alteration does come in the back-three with Luke Daniels returning to the squad alongside Cian Kelleher and Jonah Holmes.

There is a notable name on the bench, as Will Montgomery returns from injury to potentially play for the first time in almost two months.

Tickets for tomorrow’s game are still available from £15. Get yours here.

Ealing Trailfinders team to face Hartpury:

 

15. Jonah Holmes

14. Luke Daniels

13. Max Bodilly

12. Pat Howard

11. Cian Kelleher

10. Craig Willis

9. Craig Hampson

1. James Gibbons

2. Shaun Malton

3. Lewis Thiede

4. Bobby De Wee

5. Simon Linsell

6. Rob Farrar

7. Simon Uzokwe

8. Rayn Smid

Replacements:

 

16. Jan-Henning Campher

17. Kyle Whyte

18. George Davis

19. Danny Cutmore

20. Will Montgomery

21. Jordan Burns

22. Steven Shingler

23. Carlo Tizzano

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Team Line-Up: Ampthill (H)

Get ready for Saturday’s Championship clash with Ampthill by reading our free match programme!

CLICK HERE to read this week’s programme.

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Inside this week’s programme there is:

– Ben Ward’s Welcome

– Inside The Life Of A Coach – Kieran Campbell

– Quick Fire Questions – Max Bodilly

– Insight into Ampthill

– Three Players To Watch

The links for every programme will be posted across our social media channels and website each week, as well as scannable QR codes around Trailfinders Sports Club. To visit our match programme hub click here.

Click here to purchase £10 tickets for Saturday’s match (KO 3pm).

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Team Line-Up: Caldy (A)

Ealing Trailfinders have named another powerful squad for Saturday’s rearranged fixture against Caldy.

The match, which was originally scheduled for Saturday 17th December, will be Ealing Trailfinders’ first ever trip to Paton Field and the first ever Championship meeting between the two sides.

Fresh from the Christmas break and an impressive 43-22 win over Jersey Reds, Ben Ward has opted for a reshuffled front-row, with props James Gibbons and Ross Kane selected alongside hooker Jan Henning-Campher who makes his return.

In the second-row, David O’Connor partners Danny Cutmore while Rob Farrar, Simon Uzokwe and match day captain Rayn Smid make up an exciting back-row.

In the halves, Craig Hampson partners Craig Willis, with Pat Howard and Reuben Bird-Tulloch forming a formidable combination in the midfield. In the back-three, Jonah Holmes continues at fullback, with Cian Kelleher and Luke Daniels on the left and right wings respectively.

Among the replacements, George Davis earns a recall to the match day squad, while former Northampton Saints flanker Ollie Newman is due to make his full Ealing Trailfinders debut.

If you are making the trip up to Paton Field, kick off is at 2pm and you can get your tickets here or alternatively you can follow our live coverage on Twitter.

Ealing Trailfinders team to face Caldy:

15. Jonah Holmes

14. Luke Daniels

13. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

12. Pat Howard

11. Cian Kelleher

10. Craig Willis

9. Craig Hampson

1. James Gibbons

2. Jan Henning-Campher

3. Ross Kane

4. David O’Connor

5. Danny Cutmore

6. Rob Farrar

7. Simon Uzokwe

8. Rayn Smid (C)

Replacements:

16. Cam Terry

17. Will Davis

18. George Davis

19. Bobby De Wee

20. Jack Digby

21. Jordan Burns

22. Steven Shingler

23. Ollie Newman (*Debut)

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Team Line-Up: Jersey Reds (H)

Here is your Trailfinders side for our top of the table clash on Christmas Eve against Jersey Reds.

As the only two unbeaten teams in the league showdown in this mouthwatering clash on the night before Christmas, we have picked a strong side as we look to end this year on a high.

There is a powerful and dynamic front-row, with Kyle Whyte and Lewis Thiede packing down either side of Shaun Malton, while David O’Connor and Danny Cutmore start in the engine room.

The back-row is well balanced, with the league’s top try-scorer, Carlo Tizzano on the open-side, where he’s complimented by blind-side Rob Farrar and captain Rayn Smid at number eight.

The two Craigs combine at halfback, with Hampson at 9 and Willis at 10, while Pat Howard and Reuben Bird-Tulloch partner in the midfield. In the back-three, Cian Kelleher and Luke Daniels are on the wings, while Welsh International Jonah Holmes starts at fullback.

The bench features the likes of experienced Championship campaigners Will Davis, Bobby De Wee, Simon Uzokwe, Jordan Burns and Club Captain Steven Shingler.

There is a whole host of festive activities down at Trailfinders Sports Club, so if you haven’t got your tickets yet, click here.

Ealing Trailfinders team to face Jersey Reds:

15. Jonah Holmes

14. Luke Daniels

13. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

12. Pat Howard

11. Cian Kelleher

10. Craig Willis

9. Craig Hampson

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Shaun Malton

3. Lewis Thiede

4. David O’Connor

5. Danny Cutmore

6. Rob Farrar

7. Carlo Tizzano

8. Rayn Smid (C)

Replacements:

16. Cam Terry

17. Will Davis

18. Ross Kane

19. Bobby De Wee

20. Simon Uzokwe

21. Jordan Burns

22. Steven Shingler

23. Jack Digby

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Team Line-up: Caldy (A)

Ealing Trailfinders have named another powerful line-up for the club’s first ever trip up to Caldy.

For the first time this season, we have named a totally unchanged pack following on from our 42-17 victory over Bedford Blues last weekend.

This means that Kyle Whyte and Lewis Thiede continue either side of last week’s Bread Street Cafe Player of the Match, Shaun Malton.

In the second-row, David O’Connor partners Danny Cutmore while Rob Farrar, Carlo Tizzano and match day captain Rayn Smid make up an exciting back-row.

At scrum-half, Craig Hampson makes his return to the squad and will partner Craig Willis at fly-half. There is also a change in the midfield, as Peter Robb comes in for his second appearance and Reuben Bird-Tulloch shifts back to his preferred position of outside-centre.

In the back-three, Jonah Holmes continues at fullback, with Cian Kelleher and Luke Daniels on the left and right wings respectively.

Among the replacements, Bobby De Wee returns to the match day squad after recovering from injury and will be looking to make an impact alongside Simon Uzokwe and Jordan Burns.

If you are making the trip up to Paton Field, kick off is at 2pm and you can get your tickets here or alternatively you can follow our match day live coverage here.

Ealing Trailfinders team to face Caldy:

 

15. Jonah Holmes

14. Luke Daniels

13. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

12. Peter Robb

11. Cian Kelleher

10. Craig Willis

9. Craig Hampson

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Shaun Malton

3. Lewis Thiede

4. David O’Connor

5. Danny Cutmore

6. Rob Farrar

7. Carlo Tizzano

8. Rayn Smid (C)

Replacements

16. Cam Terry

17. James Gibbons

18. Ross Kane

19. Bobby De Wee

20. Simon Uzokwe

21. Jordan Burns

22. Steven Shingler

23. Jack Digby

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