Match Guide: London Scottish (H)
Make sure you’re ready for another London derby, as we face London Scottish at TFSC this Saturday.
RFU CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 16
Date: Saturday 11th March
Kick-Off: 3pm
Location: Trailfinders Sports Club
Tickets: Available from £16 – click here to purchase
Coverage: Live coverage will be available via our Twitter feed
SIX NATIONS SCREENINGS:
We will be showing the Italy v Wales (2:15pm) and England v France (4:45pm) Six Nations matches LIVE on the big screen in the clubhouse.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH SPONSOR:
Thank you to Bread Street Café, Ealing Broadway, our 2022/23 Player of the Match Sponsor. Book your table at Bread Street Café.
CLUB SHOP:
Our club shop, including our 2022/23 replica shirt, will be in operation from 1:30pm and will remain open throughout the game and post-match.
DIGITAL MATCH PROGRAMME:
Our free digital match programme will be published on the Friday before the game. The programme will be available on our website and social media channels. You can also scan the QR code posters at the ground to read for free.
ONE BRAVE TRAILFINDER:
Earlier this year, Ealing Trailfinders Under 15s player Tom Fawcett was diagnosed with cancer. This was a massive shock for Tom, his family and friends, and his Trailfinder teammates. Cancer is often thought of as something that affects older people but that is not always the case. As he continues his fight against the disease, his teammates wanted to do something positive. The Ealing Trailfinders Under 15s are playing in Saturday’s exhibition match against Chess Valley RFC and decided to take this opportunity to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK, to help fund the research to improve remission rates, and ultimately find a cure for this dreadful disease. Please join your fellow Trailfinders by showing your support for Tom and his family. To make a donation click here.
MATCH DAY SCHEDULE:
12:15pm: Ealing Trailfinders U15s v Chess Valley U15s
1:30pm: Club Shop Open
2:15pm: Italy v Wales LIVE screening
2:55pm: Guard of Honour
3pm: Ealing Trailfinders v London Scottish
Half-Time: Women’s 7s Match (Henley College & Cardinal Newman)
Full-Time: Bread Street Café Player of the Match
4:45pm: England v France LIVE screening
ABOUT THE OPPOSITION:
After a difficult season last year, London Scottish are much improved this campaign. They have had a fresh injection of talent into their ranks, both among the players and coaches, and this is partly due to their strategic partnership with Premiership side Harlequins, which was announced last year.
So far this season, internationals such as Scott Steele and experienced Premiership names like James Chisholm, Aaron Morris and Lennox Anyanwu have all ran out for the Exiles. Despite this extra firepower, they still sit bottom of the table, but have had several near misses, losing to Hartpury by a point and almost causing the ultimate upset by beating Jersey on the Island, had it not been for a last minute penalty sailing just wide.
LAST TIME WE MET:
It was back in late October that Trailfinders travelled to the RAG to face London Scottish. At the time, it was the Scots’ best performance of the season, as they remained in the game throughout with it only being in the last 20 minutes that the West-Londoners pulled clear.
An early penalty try and score from Steven Shingler were both cancelled out by the hosts, before Carlo Tizzano and Barney Maddison secured the bonus point inside the first 40, with the score at half-time being 14-26.
The Exiles then came out the blocks fast after the break, scoring their third of the afternoon and almost taking the lead had it not been for a great scramble defence. However late tries from Rayn Smid, Luke Daniels, Jordan Burns and two from Shaun Malton ensured the 21-57 victory.
FORM GUIDE:
Ealing Trailfinders:
W: Richmond 0-50 Ealing Trailfinders (Saturday 4th March)
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W: Hartpury 28-38 Ealing Trailfinders (Friday 17th February)
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W: Ealing Trailfinders 71-14 Nottingham (Saturday 11th February)
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London Scottish:
L: Coventry 31-13 London Scottish (Saturday 4th March)
L: London Scottish 31-47 Coventry (Friday 17th February)
L: Doncaster Knights 66-12 London Scottish (Saturday 11th February)
MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee: Alex Thomas
AR1: Peter Brunt
AR2: James Clarke
HOW TO FIND US:
By Road:
From the A40 take the B452 turn-off towards Ealing (actually signposted as Perivale) along the Argyle Road. Pass through a set of traffic lights and across a roundabout. At the second roundabout, (about 0.5km) turn right into Vallis Way. Trailfinders Sports Club entrance is at the end of the road. Click here to view map.
Car parking is available at the ground and costs £5 per vehicle. You can purchase your parking ticket at the gate via card or cash.
By Rail:
You can take a national rail train from Paddington to Ealing Broadway and then hop on a bus (see below). Click here for the latest National Rail updates.
By Tube:
The London Underground will be operating and you can take the Central Line, District Line or Elizabeth Line to Ealing Broadway, and then take a bus, taxi or walk to the ground (approx. 20 minute walk). Alternatively, you can take the Elizabeth line to West Ealing station and then walk to the ground (approx. 15 minutes).
By Bus:
Many buses stop in the vicinity of Trailfinders Sports Club, including the 297, E1, E2, E7, E9 and E10. The nearest bus stop to the ground is ‘Scotch Common’, which is a five minute walk to the club.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT:
For further information or assistance please email us on: info@etprm.com.
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR MATCH DAY AT EALING TRAILFINDERS!
