Prop Quartet Re-sign

Ealing Trailfinders are pleased to announce the re-signing of props George Davis, James Gibbons, Ross Kane and Jimmy Roots.

The front-row quartet have all been in fine form this season, playing their part in helping the club secure their second Championship Cup in as many years.

George joined the club in 2018, after graduating from Loughborough University and impressing for Loughborough Students as they finished 13th in National One. The tighthead made his 50th Trailfinders appearance away at Bedford Blues in April and scored the ultimately decisive try in the Championship Cup Final against Jersey Reds last month.

James has had two spells at Trailfinders Sports Club, after first joining in 2016 after coming through the Gloucester academy. He had a successful period in green and white before moving to Coventry in 2018 and then returning to the club two years later. He has amassed over 75 appearances for the club over his two spells and is known for being a formidable scrummager.

Ross moved to West London last season after having spent six years at URC side Ulster. His debut for the club came away at London Scottish in October and on Christmas Eve he scored his first ever try in professional rugby during the top of the table clash at TFSC. He has made 15 appearances in total this year in what is a very competitive position in the squad.

Jimmy joined the club in 2021 from North Harbour in New Zealand, having previously represented them in the Mitre 10 Cup as well as representing New Zealand U20s. After initially going on loan with Championship rivals London Scottish, he has been fully involved with the Trailfinders this season. Known for his dynamic and powerful play, he scored an impressive try in his first game of the season against Hartpury, and went on to make a real impact when starting or coming off the bench.

On the re-signings, Ealing Trailfinders Director of Rugby Ben Ward said: “I’m delighted that George, Gibbo, Ross and Jimmy will be staying at Trailfinders for the foreseeable.

“The front-row is always such a competitive position and so to have these boys pushing each other week in, week out, will only make us better as a team!”