Thank You Will Davis

After spending seven years at the club over two stints, the club can now confirm Will Davis will depart at the end of the season.

Will Davis – Ealing Trailfinder #21

Will Davis first joined the Ealing Trailfinders back in 2014, when the club were in National One. He instantly made an impact, helping the club return to the Championship.

After winning establishing himself as a fan favourite in the squad, he was part of the Trailfinders side that won the last ever British & Irish Cup, defeating Leinster A by 22-7.

These strong performances saw a move to the Premiership in 2018, where he joined Northampton Saints, before he returned to Trailfinders Sports Club two years later.

He went on to become only the third player to make over 100 Trailfinders appearances in the professional era fro the club, winning the Trailfinders Challenge Cup in 2021, as well as being a pivotal part of the Championship league and cup double winning season last year.

Although Will will not be playing his rugby at Ealing Trailfinders next season, he still will remain deeply involved in the club, as he takes on a coaching role with the Trailfinders Rugby Academy at Brunel University.

When discussing his departure, Will Davis said: “You want to come to a club, where the shirt and leave it in a better place than when you first wore it, and I feel that I’ve come here, worn the shirt with pride and now it’s the turn of the next person to take over the mantle.

“We spend more time here with each other than we do with our families, and so although I’ll miss playing here, spending every day with your mates is what I’ll miss the most, but I’m also really excited to be staying involved with the academy and helping the next generation of Trailfinders.”

Director of Rugby Ben Ward said: “I’m incredibly fortunate to have played alongside as well as having coached Will.

“I’ll always remember him as a fast and mobile prop who can play for 80 minutes and always gives 100% to the shirt. I think how much time he always has for other people, especially the supporters, is a mark of his character and I’m pleased he’ll be starting his coaching journey with us.”

You can watch the full interview with Will by clicking here.