FRASER BROWN JOINS AS SCRUM COACH

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Fraser Brown as Scrum Coach for both Ealing Trailfinders and Trailfinders Women.

A former Scotland international, Brown brings a wealth of top-level playing and coaching experience to the club. 

At the club level, Brown had an outstanding tenure with Glasgow Warriors, making 141 appearances over 12 seasons. 

He was a key figure in the squad’s historic Guinness PRO12 title-winning campaign in 2014/15, when Glasgow became the first Scottish club to lift major silverware.

On the international stage, Brown earned 61 caps for Scotland, representing his country at multiple levels. 

After captaining the U20 side in the 2009 Six Nations, he won his first senior cap against Italy. 

He went on to play in both the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cups, featuring in all nine matches across the two tournaments. 

He reached a personal milestone in 2020, earning his 50th cap in a Six Nations victory over France, before captaining Scotland later that year against Georgia at Murrayfield.

Since transitioning into coaching, Brown has built a strong reputation in the forwards and set-piece departments. 

While still playing for Glasgow, he took on a coaching role with Super Series side Watsonians, specialising in forwards and breakdown work. 

He has also worked with Warriors’ women’s side and was brought in as a consultant coach for Scotland Women.

Now, as he embarks on this new chapter at Trailfinders, Brown is eager to pass on his expertise and continue his pursuit of success in a coaching capacity.

Speaking on his appointment, Brown said:

“I’m really excited to be joining Ealing Trailfinders. The club has big ambitions, and I’m looking forward to helping develop the set-piece across both the men’s and women’s teams.

The opportunity to work across both teams, to be able to work with and develop the players every day, and to continue to grow my own abilities as a coach is something I’m thoroughly looking forward to.”

Director of Rugby, Ben Ward said:

“Fraser is a key appointment for the club. He brings elite-level experience and real pedigree in the set-piece. He is currently working with some of our players in the Six Nations with Scotland, and his expertise will be an invaluable asset and be a great benefit to both our men’s and women’s sides.

We’re looking forward to welcoming Fraser to the Club after the tournament.”