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Match Report: Saracens Women vs Trailfinders Women

Trailfinders clinch their first piece of silverware, as they topple Saracens Women in the JAECOO PWR Next Gen Cup Final.

Claire Gallagher kicked off the JAECOO PWR Next Gen Cup Final. Saracens gathered cleanly and ran the ball up field. But the ball bounced into touch for a Trailfinders lineout. Cleanly gathered by Teya Ashworth, Trailfinders mauled fifteen metres before Brooke Bradley got the ball out, advantage with the women in green.

Saracens had a lineout in Trailfinders’ half but Jas Adonri stole the ball in the air. Trailfinders once again had an attacking opportunity. Gallagher put the grubber through but it bounced to the left into touch. Saracens turned the ball over and had a scrum in their 22. Another passage of loose ball saw it go into touch for a Trailfinders lineout.

Niamh Swailes threw straight and true to Ashworth who gathered. Trailfinders mauled forward and drew another penalty from the hosts. Yet, Saracens’ committment to the breakdown saw them steal the ball back for a box kick exit.

Another penalty from Saracens saw Trailfinders with an opportunity to kick for touch, this time on the righthand touchline. Back in Saracens’ 22, Swailes had ball in hand and threw once more to Adonri. Trailfinders mauled towards the line with great effect until the referee brought the players back for a Saracens offside. The referee showed a yellow card to Charlotte Wright-Haley.

Trailfinders reset and opted for the option that had been serving them so well: the lineout into the driving maul. Trailfinders soared over the line for the opening score of the final scored by Niamh Swailes. Charlotte Brookes kicked the conversion.

Saracens looked to reply and drew a penalty from Trailfinders themselves. A lineout into a driving maul saw the hosts go over the line for a reply try scored by Liz Crake. The conversion by Amelia MacDougall was successful.

A loose lineout from Trailfinders was gathered by Saracens’ Ellie Boatman. The home side went through the attacking phases but found a relentless green wall of defence. Yet, Trailfinders let their discipline slip and the referee awarded the hosts a penalty.

MacDougall missed touch. Inman gathered and sent the ball down field. Saracens secured the ball but pressure from Trailfinders forced the home side to knock the ball on. Trailfinders had the scrum as the clocked moved into the second quarter of the game.

After losing possession, Trailfinders regained control after Saracens through a lineout that was not straight. Bradley had the put in and got the ball out quickly from the back of the scrum. Yet, Saracens turned the ball over and continued to hunt down the whitewash.

Trailfinders served back what Saracens were dishing out at the breakdown by securing their own turnover ball. A big carry from Kalounivale helped give Trailfinders leverage to box kick for the exit.

Trailfinders were awarded a penalty on halfway after Saracens failed to release. Gallagher kicked the ball into touch. Trailfinders drilled forward after a lineout that remained in their possession. But Saracens continued their breakdown work and secured another penalty.

Possession changed hands between the sides before Saracens counter-rucked after Grace White gathered a box kick. Saracens won the penalty and opted for the corner.

Saracens responded through Tori Sellors. MacDougall successfully added the extras.

Half-time: Saracens Women 14-7 Trailfinders Women

Physical midfield play started the second half. Trailfinders had a lineout on the halfway line which was cleanly gathered by Ashworth. Trailfinders continued to move through the attacking phases. Jas Adonri broke free from Saracens but a spilt ball saw turnover ball. Saracens drove back up field and won a penalty, followed by winning a scrum penalty.

Saracens drove through the short phases but Trailfinders held them up over the tryline. Gallagher kicked the goal line dropout.

Trailfinders secured the ball back after Saracens spilt it forward. A penalty was awarded to Trailfinders for Saracens not rolling away. They kicked the ball but Saracens gathered and moved the ball left. Further midfield play continued until Saracens opted for the kicking option.

Rosie Inman gathered and kicked the ball downfield, the bounce of the ball being favourable and going into touch.

Trailfinders nearly secured intercept ball from Saracens’ loose play but a knock-on saw for a scrum. Trailfinders won possession back after drawing a scrum penalty from the home side.

A successful lineout from Swailes to Ashworth set them up for a driving maul. The Women in green piled into the maul to see them over for the first score of the second half. The skipper Niamh Swailes was the recipient of the try. Brookes’ conversion flew wide.

With two points differentiating the two sides, physical hits and kicking territory continued to be key in the fierce midfield contest.

Saracens spilt the ball forward and Gallagher ran the ball before a kick exit. The ball bounced into touch. Then emotions started to bubble over and a scuffle unfolded on the touchline. The referee deemed Saracens to be the instigators and rewarded Trailfinders with a penalty.

The women in black managed to attack the breakdown and win another penalty. Possession did not remain with them for long as Trailfinders’ defensive pressure forced Saracens to knock the ball on.

Trailfinders were awarded another penalty in Saracens half after the hosts continued to let their discipline slip.

Trailfinders took the tap and go. Carrying from short range, Trailfinders surged forward. Annabel Meta got over the line to take Trailfinders into the lead. The conversion bounced off the posts.

The momentum continued with Trailfinders. Bradley found a gap and drove forward to the try line to score. Once again the conversion bounced onto the posts.

Saracens replied with five minutes to go with a try from Jemima Moss. MacDougall slotted the conversion. Only one point gave Trailfinders the lead with less than five minutes to go.

From the restart, Saracens carried the ball into touch for a Trailfinders lineout. Trailfinders win another penalty in the attack. Inman kicks the ball into touch. Hayley Jones threw the lineout from ten metres out. Trailfinders drove the maul forward but Saracens held them up over the whitewash.

MacDougall kicked the goal line drop out. Inman gathered and Trailfinders carried in attack.

Trailfinders managed the game superbly, as Brooke Bradley marshalled the team through then phases to see out the game and secure trailfinders their first piece of silverware!

Full-time: Saracens Women 21-22 Trailfinders Women

TEAM NEWS: TRAILFINDERS VS SARACENS

Head Coach Barney Maddison has named his side to take on Saracens at StoneX Stadium in The JAECOO PWR Next Gen Cup Final.

Annabel Meta moves into the Front-row, as she joins fellow Red Rose Hayley Jones who gets the nod at Hooker. Tanya Kalounivale features at Tighthead Prop to complete the Front-row of the scrum.

Teya Ashworth will look to continue her fine form in the Cup, as she starts again in the Second-row. She’ll be partnered by Brunelian Jas Adonri, who will don the number Five jersey.

Jade Betsen will add her usual dynamism to proceedings, as she starts at Blindside flanker. It’s a slightly new look to the rest of the Back-row, as Niamh Swailes moves to Openside, where she’ll Captain the side from. Cassandra Tuffnail will look to steer the scrum from Number eight, as she starts at the base of the scrum, rather than in her usual position in the Front-row.

Brooke Bradley and Claire Gallagher will be looking to impart some of their usual quick thinking and slick handling skills to the game, as they start at Nine and Ten respectively.

The midfield is comprised of Charlotte Brookes at Inside centre and Jess Cooksey at Outside centre.

The back three is unchanged from last weekend’s fixture, as Grace White and Ruby Tui feature on either Wing, with Rosie Inman completing the starting lineup at Fullback.

Maddison will have some dynamic options to bring on to impact the game, such as Evie Collingbourne and Flo Long who feature amongst the replacements.

The game kicks off at 6pm on Saturday the 7th November and will be live streamed on The PWR YouTube channel.

STARTING XV

15. Rosie Inman

14. Ruby Tui

13. Jess Cooksey

12. Charlotte Brookes

11. Grace White

10. Claire Gallagher

9. Brooke Bradley

1. Annabel Meta

2. Hayley Jones

3. Tanya Kalounivale

4. Teya Ashworth

5. Jas Adonri

6. Jade Betsen

7. Niamh Swailes (C)

8. Cassandra Tuffnail

REPLACEMENTS

16. Maya Montiel

17. Flo Long

18. Gabby brown

19. Lucy Sharpe

20. Evie Collingbourne

21. Poppy Love

22. Isla Apiafi

23. Poppy Symons

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Match Report: Trailfinders Women vs Sale Sharks

Trailfinders Women secure a place in The Jaecoo PWR Next Gen Cup Final after historic comeback win against Sale Sharks

Claire Gallagher kicked-off the cup semi-final. Sale Sharks gathered cleanly and quickly broke through the Trailfinders defence. Yet, the women in green quickly regrouped and were awarded a penalty.

Trailfinders continued to attack, making metres in Sale’s half. A few loose balls kept Trailfinders were penetrating into the visitor’s 22 but attacking momentum was with the home side.

The Sharks found turnover ball and attacked in the mid-field. A wall of green stopped Sale from gaining metres with ball in hand. Lizzie Goulden put boot to ball, the bounce finding touch. Trailfinders had a lineout in their 22, gathered cleanly for a kick exit. A chase from the home side and focus on the breakdown saw Trailfinders draw a penalty from Sale.

Trailfinders made good ground but a forward loose ball saw the pressure alleviated from Sale as the clock hit seven minutes.

After a scoreless opening ten minutes, Sale nudged the ball into touch for a fifteen metre lineout. Trailfinders defended from short range. But Sharks hunted for the first score and were fruitful. The conversion was successful.

An infringement from Trailfinders saw Goulden opt for the posts for Sale. But the ball flies to the side of the posts to keep the score to seven points.

Sale Sharks held onto the attacking momentum as their physicality saw them in good stead. Playing with advantage as the clock shifting into the second quarter, Sharifa Kasolo bouldered over for the visitors’ second try. Goulden added the conversion.

Trailfinders found themselves back in attack, determined to get their own points on the board. An off-side penalty for Sale in their 22 saw Gallagher kick to the corner. A clean lineout shifted into a huge driving maul. Trailfinders went over for their first try scored by Teya Ashworth.

The physical contest continued in the centre of the pitch. Trailfinders let their discipline slip, allowing Sale to remain with attacking ball.

The visitors attacked from short range but Trailfinders held them up over the tryline.

Half-time: Trailfinders Women 5-14 Sale Sharks

With work to do in the second half, Trailfinders defended in their own half after the bounce of the ball from the restart was loose for both sides before being gathered by the visitors.

Cassandra Tuffnail made a fantastic break to get Trailfinders front foot ball. But a miscommunication saw Sale capitalised on loose ball with an opportunity to exit from their half.

Trailfinders managed to get turnover ball and attacked in Sale’s half.

Centre field play continued between the two sides with physical carries from both parties.

Bringing the flare and footwork that we had seen from her all afternoon, Grace White stepped defenders to soar into the whitewash for a try to take her side into the lead. Charlotte Brookes added the conversion.

The attacking momentum in full flow, Trailfinders were taking no prisoners as waves of offence unfolded. From short range, Isa Prins got on the scoreboard to increase the score deficit. Brookes added the extras.

With six minutes to go, Trailfinders led with twelve points the difference. Winning a crucial scrum penalty in their half, Trailfinders relieved further pressure from Sale Sharks.

In the dying moments of the game, Sharks had the put in at the scrum. Trailfinders drove hard against the women in white but Sharks got the ball out and shifted left. Trailfinders pushed Sharks back with their effective defensive pressure, forcing a knock-on from the visitors. Ball in hand, Trailfinders hunted for the tryline once more. A wide ball from Gallagher to Isla Apiafi helped to create the initial break. Trailfinders shifted back towards the openside, moving through the short phases.

Trailfinders reaped the rewards as Maya Montiel scored a try at the death. Brookes added the conversion before the referee blew full-time.

Trailfinders Women head into the Final of the JAECOO PWR Next Gen Cup!

Full-time: Trailfinders Women 33-14 Sale Sharks

Player of the Match: Grace White

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Team News: Trailfinders Women v Sale Sharks Women

Trailfinders Women have named their squad for the semi-final of the JAECOO PWR Next Gen Cup.

In an unchanged front row, Cassandra Tuffnail and Tanya Kalounivale start as the props, with Niamh Swailes in at Hooker to Captain the side.

Teya Ashworth returns alongside Jas Adonri in the Second-row, as the latter makes the jump to the starting lineup.

New signing Isa Prins and Jade Betsen start in the flanks, with Annabel Meta returning to the starting XV at Number Eight.

Brooke Bradley and Claire Gallagher return as the half back partnership, starting at Nine and Ten respectively.

Charlotte Brooks and Jess Cooksey remain the centre partnership, with Grace White and Ruby Tui also retaining starting spots on the wing.

Rosie Inman completes the Starting XV at full back.

Hayley Jones, Maya Montiel, Flo Long, Gabby Brown and Lucy Sharpe feature amongst the replacements.

Ella Amory returns for her first game of the season, with Isla Apiafi and Poppy Symons, to round off the squad.

Starting XV

15. Rosie Inman

14. Ruby Tui

13. Jess Cooksey

12. Charlotte Brookes

11. Grace White

10. Claire Gallagher

9. Brooke Bradley

1. Cassandra Tuffnail

2. Niamh Swailes (C)

3. Tanya Kalounivale

4. Teya Ashworth

5. Jas Adonri

6. Isa Prins

7. Jade Betsen

8. Annabel Meta

Replacements

16. Hayley Jones

17. Maya Montiel

18. Flo Long

19. Gabby Brown

20. Lucy Sharpe

21. Ella Amory

22. Isla Apiafi

23. Poppy Symons

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TRAILFINDERS CONFIRM HALLOWEEN DOUBLE HEADER

Trailfinders can today confirm that they will host a double header with both the Men’s and the Women’s teams playing at Trailfinders Sports Club on the 31st October.

The Men’s side will be looking to continue their rich vein of form in Elior Champ rugby, as they take on Doncaster off the back of four wins from the first five matches.

The Women’s side will take on Sale Sharks in the JAECOO PWR Next Gen Cup Semi-Final, after three wins from three matches in the group stages, including their all-time record points tally in a 72-19 victory over Harlequins.

The Women’s side will kick-off proceedings at 12 noon, followed by the Men’s side who will kick-off at 3pm.

Tickets for the event will include admission to both matches and can be purchased here.

On the double header, Director of Rugby Ben Ward said : “We’re delighted to be able to put on such a great event at Trailfinders Sports Club. It’s a unique opportunity to see our male and female athletes up close and personal on the same day in our fan zone, so make sure you get down to support and grab an autograph from your favourite player!”

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MATCH REPORT: GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY VS TRAILFINDERS

Trailfinders secure a home semi-final in the JAECOO PWR Next Gen Cup in emphatic fashion, as they rack up a 65 point haul on the road.

It was an electric start to proceedings, with Trailfinders crossing to score within six minutes, as Brunelian Scarlet Down sped over to dot down under the posts following a couple of deft offloads from Tanya Kalounivale and Claire Gallagher. Charlote Brookes added the extras as Trailfinders took an early seven point lead. Watch here!

It was a quick one-two punch, as just one minute later Brooke Bradley darted under the posts to score. Brookes converted once again to double the West-London side’s advantage.

Trailfinders continued to pile on the pressure, winning a penalty ten metres out. Cassanadra Tuffnail took a quick tap and, shortly after, Tanya Kalounivale powered over the line. Brookes remained perfect from the tee to take the score to 0-21 in favour of the Green and White’s on the 22-minute mark. Watch here!

Tanya Kalounivale takes on Gloucester-Hartpury defenders

Just six minutes later, Down crossed for her second try of the game within thirty minutes played. Brookes hit the upright with the conversion as the scoreline read Gloucester-Hartpury 0-26 Trailfinders.

Canadian international Claire Gallagher extended the lead further with a try of her own for Trailfinders just before the interval. The first-half concluded with Trailfinders boasting a healthy lead over the West country side.

Halftime score: Gloucester-Hartpury 0-31 Trailfinders

Barney Maddison’s side continued the second-half with the same vigour as they finished the first, as Brooke Bradley fizzed the ball out to the wing for Ruby Tui to expertly pirouette her defender and score in the corner. Watch here!

Next it was Amanada McQuade who got in on the action, muscling her way through two defenders to finish just to the left of the uprights as the match passed the 48-minute mark (Watch here!). Brookes converted to take the score to 0-43 in favour of Trailfinders.

The West-London side brought the score up to the 50-point mark as Grace White sped over in the corner after 54 minutes played. Brookes slotted the conversion.

The onslaught continued, as Ruby Tui scored her second of the game after Grace White picked up a loose ball and spun the ball wide to her. Tui did the rest, handing off her opponent and dotting down in the corner after 60 minutes played.

Grace White races over to score

The tries kept coming, as Charlotte Brookes flung a long range pass out to the wing which landed perfectly in the hands of the onrushing Isla Apiafi, who finished through contact in the corner.

Rosie Inman got in on the action next, as she picked a great line to dive over in the 76th minute.

Gloucester-Hartpury scored a late consolation try in the dying embers of the game through Molly Bunker.

The huge win confirms Trailfinders will have a Home Semi-final on the 31st October where they’ll take on Sale Sharks.

Final score: Gloucester Hartpury 7-65 Trailfinders

Try Scorers:

Trailfinders – Down (6′, 28′), Bradley (7′), C. Gallagher (36′), Tui (41′, 60), McQuade (48′), White (54′), Apiafi (69′), Inman (76′)

Gloucester-Hartpury – Bunker (80′)

Conversions made:

Trailfinders – Brookes (6′, 7′, 22′, 48′, 54′)

Gloucester-Hartpury – Green (80′)

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TEAM NEWS: GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY VS TRAILFINDERS

Trailfinders Women have named their squad for their final game in the JAECOO PWR Next Gen Cup group stages.

Cassandra Tuffnail returns to the starting XV alongside Kiwi powerhouse Tanya Kalounivale in the front-row. They’ll pack down either side of Niamh Swailes, who captains the squad from Hooker.

Teya Ashworth earns another start in the number four shirt as she looks to build on what has been a strong campaign in the green and white. Gabby Brown joins her in the engine room.

Dutch international Isa Prins gets the nod at six, as she lines up for her debut for the Club. Jade Betsen joins her in the back-row at openside Flanker. Brunel co-captain Scarlet Down completes the back-row at Number eight.

Brooke Bradley will be looking to set the tempo from nine, with Claire Gallagher joining her as her halfback partner, as she slots back in at Fly-half following a successful stint with Canada at WXV, where she primarily featured at Fullback.

Charlotte Brookes returns to the midfield at Inside centre alongside Jess Cooksey at Thirteen who will be looking to make her mark against her former club.

The electric Grace White makes her first appearance of the season alongside Ruby Tui on the wing. Fresh off the back of her player of the match performance against Harlequins, Rosie Inman slots in at Fullback to complete the back-three.

Opting for a 5/3 split on the bench, Amanda McQuade, Maya Montiel, Flo Long, Jas Adonri, and Annabel Meta complete the forwards cohort.

Poppy Love, Isla Apiafi and Poppy Symons round off the squad.

Starting XV

15. Rosie Inman

14. Ruby Tui

13. Jess Cooksey

12. Charlotte Brookes

11. Grace Whute

10. Claire Gallagher

9. Brooke Bradley

1. Cassandra Tuffnail

2. Niamh Swailes (C)

3. Tanya Kalounivale

4. Teya Ashworth

5. Gabby Brown

6. Isa Prins

7. Jade Betsen

8. Scarlet Down

Replacements

16. Amanda McQuade

17. Maya Montiel

18. Flo Long

19. Jas Adonri

20. Annabel Meta

21. Poppy Love

22. Isla Apiafi

23. Poppy Symons

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MATCH REPORT: TRAILFINDERS WOMEN VS HARLEQUINS

Trailfinders Women record their biggest victory in three years, as the battle for West London saw the Green and White’s of Ealing come out on top after a rampant display, culminating in a 72-12 win.

Trailfinders set the tone early, with an early Maul try from Amanda McQuade. Just four minutes later, Jess Cooksey sped over the line to dot down after a quick ball out to the wing from Rosie Inman to extend the gap to ten points after just eight minutes played.

The tries kept coming, as Harlequins had no answer for the dominance of the Trailfinders driving maul. This time it was Scotland U20’s Scarlet Down who crashed over following a powerful surge from the forward pack.

On the 29-minute-mark, it was time for Ruby Tui to open her account for the Club, as Bo Westcombe Evans broke the defensive line and threw an offload from the floor perfectly into the World Cup Winner’s hands for her to dive over for the score in the corner. Rosie Inman expertly added the extras from out wide to take the score to 22-0 in favour of the Home side.

Just five minutes later, assist maker turned scorer as Westcombe Evans received the ball from Jess Cooksey to speed past the opposition Fullback and cross the line for the score.

Quins weren’t going down without a fight however, as Maja Meuller answered back with a score from a driving maul of their own. Ella Cromack converted to bring the score to 27-7 with 36 minutes played.

Ruby Tui saw a yellow card on the 38-minute-mark for a high tackle on Solana Shaw De Leon. Quins capitalised on this, scoring through Joy Okechukwu just before the teams headed into the sheds. Cromack added the extras and the scoreline read 27-12 in favour of the Home side at Halftime.

HALFTIME SCORE: TRAILFINDERS 27-12 HARLEQUINS

Trailfinders started the Second-half with the same intent that they started the first with, as Red Rose Hayley Jones profited from another excellent driving maul following her pinpoint lineout throw to Jas Adonri. Inman added the extras to widen the points margin yet again.

Quins were looking to apply some pressure with some good phases in the Trailfinders 22′, but Rosie Inman pounced with perfect timing to intercept Ella Cromack’s pass and run in an 80 yard try. She converted her own try to bring the scoreline to 41-12 on what was becoming the perfect afternoon on her 50th Cap for the Club.

Red Rose flyer Westcombe Evans was shortly in again, as she scythed through the defence and brought the try tally up to eight for Trailfinders. Inman converted again.

Harlequins answered back through Sarah Parry who grubbered through and regathered well to score under the posts.

On the 63-minute-mark, Canadian international Cassandra Tuffnail sped in under the posts after a deft handover from Tanya Kalounivale. Inman converted to bring the scoreline to 55-19.

Just four minutes later, Westcombe Evans brought up her hattrick after a sensational move which saw a crossfield kick from Inman tipped back expertly by Tui into the hands of the onrushing winger. (Watch here!)

McQuade grabbed another, following an expert throw to Gabby Brown leading to the driving maul going over.

Ruby Tui rounded off proceedings with a swan dive finish, having beaten two defenders to run in untouched under the sticks.

The record win takes Maddison’s side to two wins from two games in the JAECOO PWR Next Gen Cup with a trip to Gloucester-Hartpury on the horizon (18th October).

FINAL SCORE: TRAILFINDERS 72-19 HARLEQUINS

Try Scorers

Trailfinders: McQuade (4′, 72′), Cooksey (8′), Down (16′), Tui (29′, 78′), Westcombe Evans (Hattrick, 33′, 58′, 67′), H Jones (49′), Inman (56′), Tuffnail (63′)

Harlequins: Meuller (36′), Okechukwu (40′), Parry (60′)

Conversions made

Trailfinders: Inman (29′, 49′, 56′, 58′, 63′, 78′)

Harlequins: Cromack (40′, 60′)

Conversions missed

Trailfinders: Inman (4′, 8′, 16′, 33′, 67′, 72′)

Harlequins: Cromack (36′)

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TRAILFINDERS LINEUP VS HARLEQUINS

Following on from Trailfinders Women’s second-half comeback to secure the win against Bristol Bears a fortnight ago in Round 1 of the JAECOO PWR Next Gen Cup, Head Coach Barney Maddison has named his match-day 23 for the first Home game of the 2026/27 season.

There are two young and exciting Props packing down in the front-row in the form of Annabel Meta and Lauren Manners. They will spearhead the scrum from either side of Amanda Mcquade who will start the match at Hooker.

Teya Ashworth has shown her value to the team throughout Pre-season and the initial cup fixture with a strong performance away against Bristol Bears. She earns the starting number Four shirt and is joined in the Second-row by Brunel University product Jas Adonri.

Red Rose Haidee Head re-joins the team from England’s WXV squad and comes in to the starting lineup at Blindside Flanker. Jade Betsen gets the nod at Openside, having impressed with a physical display two weeks ago. World-Cup-Winner Alana Borland skippers the side from Number Eight and will be looking to bring her usual experience and world-class quality to proceedings.

Brunelian Sophie Molton will be looking to inject some pace in to the game from Scrum-half, whilst her halfback partner Rosie Inman is in line for her 50th Cap this week. Inman is only the second Trailfinders Women’s player to reach this milestone, the first being Ella Amory who also reached it against Harlequins in a win at Twickenham Stoop last season on Trailfinders’ march to the 2025/26 PWR Final.

Versatile back Charlotte Brookes features at Inside centre. She’s joined in the midfield by Jess Cooksey at Thirteen.

Bo Westcombe Evans gets her first outing at Fullback following a strong debut on the wing for the Club. Isla Apiafi comes in to the starting fold at number Eleven with rugby royalty Ruby Tui accompanying her on the other wing at Fourteen.

The Replacements feature some real quality, with the likes of Tanya Kalounivale poised to make a big impact when she enters the field. Lily Pereira Dos Santos is also at Maddison’s disposal, having recently come away with a four-try-haul against Richmond in a behind closed doors training match.

The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday the 3rd October at Trailfinders Sports Club, with tickets still available here.

STARTING XV

15. Bo Westcombe Evans

14. Ruby Tui

13. Jess Cooksey

12. Charlotte Brookes

11. Isla Apiafi

10. Rosie Inman (50th Cap)

9. Sophie Molton

1. Annabel Meta

2. Amanda Mcquade

3. Lauren Manners

4. Teya Ashworth

5. Jas Adonri

6. Haidee Head

7. Jade Betsen

8. Alana Borland (C)

REPLACEMENTS

16. Hayley Jones

17. Cassandra Tuffnail

18. Tanya Kalounivale

19. Gaby Brown

20. Scarlet Down

21. Brooke Bradley

22. Poppy Symons

23. Lily Pereira Dos Santos

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ISA PRINS SIGNS FOR TRAILFINDERS

Trailfinders are delighted to announce the signing of Netherlands international Isa Prins. The versatile forward joins the Club after most recently featuring for Harlequins in the 2025/26 PWR season.

Isa is currently in line to start for Netherlands in their WXV Global Series Final against Fiji at Number Eight. Netherlands have beaten Fiji 15-17 a week after overcoming Samoa 70-0, with Prins featured in both outings.

On the signing, Head Coach Barney Maddison said “Isa is a dynamic forward that gives us great options in both the Second and Back-Row. Her versatility is something that will benefit the squad massively and we can’t wait to have her in training with the team coming off the back of what has been a very successful WXV Global Series for Isa with the Netherlands.”