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Match Round-up: Ealing Trailfinders v Richmond

Ealing Trailfinders scored eleven tries in a comprehensive victory over their West London rivals at Trailfinders Sports Ground.

Tries from Patrick Campbell, Tobi Wilson, Harry Thompson, Michael Stronge, Jordan Holgate, Tobi Cousins, Will Parry and Will Montgomery further consolidated Trailfinders position at the top of the table.

Ealing Trailfinders kicked off their London derby against Richmond in crisp conditions at Trailfinders Sports ground. Soft hands from Tobi Wilson put Patrick Campbell in for Trailfinders’ opening try in the fourth minute, but George Worboys was unable to add the extra two points.

Just over ten minutes later a barnstorming run and a sumptuous offload from Kyle Hatherell put Tobi Wilson in for Ealing Trailfinders’ second try. Worboys slotted the conversion to give the home side a twelve point lead.

Within five minutes, Trailfinders had their third try as Harry Thompson broke from the back of a rolling maul, grounding the ball with a remarkable finish as his momentum carried him towards the line. From out wide on the left the conversion was unsuccessful.

Just three minutes later, Ealing Trailfinders had the try bonus point wrapped up. Wilson exploded onto a beautiful flat pass across the face of a defence from Worboys, breaking the line before offloading back inside to Michael Stronge who crossed the whitewash.

Jordan Holgate powered over in the right corner for Trailfinders’ fifth try, with the men in green scoring their 27th point on the stroke of the 27th minute.

A fantastic Wilson counterattacking break and soft hands across the pitch put Tobi Cousins in for a try in an identical spot to Holgate’s try, and from the same tough angle Worboys added the extras.

On the stroke of half time Trailfinders went off the top of a lineout, and Holgate crashed the ball up before offloading to his centre partner Will Parry, who slid in under the posts for his side’s seventh try. From out in front, Worboys nailed the conversion as the referee blew his whistle for half-time.

Half-time: Ealing Trailfinders 41-0 Richmond

Holgate started the second half the way he finished the first, breaking the line from inside his own half, before offloading to Stronge who grabbed his second try of the game. Worboys slotted the kick from the left touchline, making the score 48-0 with 45 minutes played.

Trailfinders’ rolling maul was stopped by the Richmond forward pack, before the ball was spun to Holgate, who stepped the defence and grabbed his second try. The conversion attempt was unsuccessful.

Will Montgomery burrowed over from close range for Ealing Trailfinders’ tenth try of the day.

Richmond grabbed their first points of the game through a try for Chidera Obonna, after Paddy Case floated a flat pass over Trailfinders’ defence to put the winger into space. Replacement Lewis Dennett added the conversion.

Trailfinders had the last word, with Montgomery powering his way over for a second well taken try on the cusp of full time. From out wide on the right touchline Scannell slotted a tough conversion, as the referee’s whistle brought an end to proceedings at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Jordan Holgate was awarded Player of the Match.

Full-time: Ealing Trailfinders 65-7 Richmond

Player of the Match: Jordan Holgate

Ealing Trailfinders:

Tries – Patrick Campbell 4, Tobi Wilson 16 Harry Thompson 21 Michael Stronge 24 44, Jordan Holgate 28 57 Tobi Cousins 37, Will Parry 40 Will Montgomery 68 80

Conversions – George Worboys 17 38 40 45

Richmond:

Tries – Chidera Obonna 77

Conversions – Lewis Dennett 78

Match Preview, News

Match programme: Ealing Trailfinders vs Richmond

The West London derby weekend continues as Ealing Trailfinders host Richmond in Round Fifteen of the Champ.

Read everything you need to know ahead of the game in the match programme.

News

Match Round-up: Chinnor vs Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders secure a hard fought win at Kingsey Road after a scoreless opening forty.

Trailfinders started the game strong, going through the phases in Chinnor’s half. The home side fought valiantly in defence and held Conor Oliver up over the line after five minutes.

After resetting, the men in yellow continued to draw penalties from Chinnor. Dan Jones kicked the ball into touch in Chinnor’s 22 to set up an attacking lineout. Chinnor continued to defend well and secured turnover ball in their 22.

The home side found their flow and drew a penalty from Trailfinders and kicked down field. Chinnor gained metres but Trailfinders’ blitz defence kept forcing them back. Loose ball from Chinnor meant Trailfinders were awarded a scrum on the edge of their 22.

Chinnor were ferocious in attack, applying pressure to Sam Edwards as the Trailfinders scrum-half put boot to ball.

Further up the field, another Trailfinders scrum set the platform for attacking play.

With no scores after fifteen minutes, Trailfinders found themselves defending once again in their half. Chinnor’s Nick Smith made a break down the left wing but he was dragged into touch by the Trailfinders back line.

After a lost ball from a Trailfinders line out, Chinnor rapidly moved through the phases towards their try line. Trailfinders slowed down a Chinnor driving maul and the home side sent the ball out wide, still failing to secure an opening score.

Trailfinders continued to defend valiantly as the clock surpassed the first quarter. Chinnor tried to carry the ball forward, but the Trailfinders defensive wall remained solid.

Jordan Holgate was shown a yellow card by the referee after an offside infringement in the centre of the field.

A scoreless scoreboard reflected the efforts of both teams’ defence as the clock moved deeper into the second quarter.

A fourteen-men Trailfinders played an advantage but Edwards missed touched. Chinnor gathered and sent the ball into the sky. Michael Dykes gathered in the air under pressure.

Battle of the midfield ensued with charged down kicks, chip and chases, and speedy runs by backline players from both sides.

Trailfinders were awarded a penalty and kicked the ball into touch to set Scott Buckley up for an attacking line out in Chinnor’s 22. Trailfinders went through the phases but the strength of Chinnor’s tackles sent the ball loose from the hands of the men in yellow.

Play in the midfield continued, with both teams opting for box kicking and applying pressure to the fullbacks.

Chinnor found further attacking flow with a break from Will Cave. The Chinnor back rower kicked the ball down field but Michael Dykes gathered the ball, relieving the pressure from the home side.

Holgate returned to the field with the scoreboard yet to be changed.

Chinnor were metres away from the first score but Trailfinders held the home side up over the try line for a scoreless first half.

Half-time: Chinnor 0-0 Ealing Trailfinders

Chinnor kicked the ball deep from the second half kick-off. Josh Taylor skidded on the damp grass to gather the ball. Trailfinders opted for territory kicking and midfield play ensued, continuing the second half where the first forty ended.

Kyle Hatherell led the charge with Trailfinders’ collision work as Chinnor continued to march forward. Defending from the five metre line, Chinnor recycled the ball through the phases with the hopes of breaking the Ealing defensive wall.

A penalty was awarded to the home side and Chinnor set up a driving maul and stormed through to the try line for the first score after forty-five minutes from the hands of Chris Moore. The conversion was unsuccessful, giving the home side a five-point lead.

Trailfinders responded quickly and found themselves in Chinnor’s 22 with an attacking line out.

Another set piece to Trailfinders saw them have a scrum on the five metre line. The men in yellow drove the ball over in the maul, and Kyle Hatherell scored the first try for Trailfinders to level. Dan Jones converted to secure the lead for the first time in the match.

Chinnor responded with physical carries, drawing penalties from Trailfinders. Five metres out from their try line, Chinnor mauled the ball forward to no avail. The ball was sent back in-field. With space on the wing, the ball went out wide to Sam Hanks on the right wing who ran it into the corner for Chinnor’s second try.

With momentum on their side, Chinnor continued to attack. Hanks backed his kick and chase, gathered and scored in the right hand corner for a second time. The conversion was unsuccessful.

Will Montgomery was shown a yellow card by the referee for infringing in defence.

With fifteen minutes to go, Trailfinders aimed to keep ball in hand after box kicking for territory in previous passages of play. Chinnor’s Freddie Owsley continued the gather well and gain his side metres.

Chinnor’s Grant Hughes received a yellow card, meaning both teams were down to fourteen men.

With a penalty advantage, Trailfinders went to the driving maul. Harry Thompson picked the outside channel and scored in the right hand corner for Trailfinders’ second try. Dan Jones converted.

Only one point differentiating the two sides and less than five minutes to go, Trailfinders tried to apply further pressure but the home side fronted up to the challenge.

Chinnor won a scrum in their own half but missed a kick into touch. Trailfinders gathered and ran the ball up the field. Toby Cousins found a gap on the left wing and charged forward to score underneath the posts. Jones converted to seal out the game.

Full-time: Chinnor 15-21 Ealing Trailfinders

Chinnor:

Tries – Chris Moore 45, Sam Hanks 57 61

Yellow card – Grant Hughes

Ealing Trailfinders:

Tries – Kyle Hatherell 51, Harry Thompson 73, Toby Cousins 78

Conversions – Dan Jones 51 74 79

Yellow card – Jordan Holgate, Will Montgomery

News, Team Lineup

Lineup: Chinnor vs Ealing Trailfinders

The Champ returns after a two week hiatus. League leaders Ealing Trailfinders face Chinnor in Round Fourteen of the competition.

Ben Ward has named six changes in his matchday squad to face Chinnor on Friday night.

The forward pack remains unchanged after Trailfinders’ win over Worcester Warriors at the start of the month.

Josh Taylor skippers the side after leading Trailfinders to a win in Round Thirteen. Kyle Hatherell and Conor Oliver join him in the back row.

Lining up in the front row is Kyle Whyte, Scott Buckley, and George Davis.

David Bridge and Matas Jurevicius line up in the engine room.

Sam Edwards starts at scrum-half with Dan Jones retaining his position at fly-half after Round Thirteen.

Rory Scannell lines up at inside centre with Francis Moore on the outside.

In the back three, Michael Dykes and Geordie Gwynn start on the wings with Tobi Wilson at fullback.

Will Montgomery and Michael Stronge come onto the bench in a 6-2 split.

Kick-off is 7:45pm, Friday 23 January at Chinnor RFC.

Watch the match on Clubber TV.

Starting XV:

15. Tobi Wilson

14. Geordie Gwynn

13. Francis Moore

12. Rory Scannell

11. Michael Dykes

10. Dan Jones

9. Sam Edwards

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Scott Buckley

3. George Davis

4. David Bridge

5. Matas Jurevicius

6. Kyle Hatherell

7. Conor Oliver

8. Josh Taylor (c)

Replacements:

16. Harry Thompson

17. Elliot Chilvers

18. PJ Sheck

19. Sean Lonsdale

20. Jamie Carr

21. Will Montgomery

22. Michael Stronge

23. Patrick Campbell

News

Ealing Trailfinders announce strategic partnership with WealthFusion

Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club are delighted to confirm a new strategic partnership with WealthFusion Limited (‘WealthFusion’) – the London-based private wealth management firm.

The partnership will see WealthFusion play a meaningful role in supporting the development and wellbeing of players and staff across the Club through a programme of financial education workshops, guidance sessions and future-planning clinics delivered throughout the season. These sessions will help players build confidence in areas such as financial literacy, planning for life beyond rugby, and long-term security for themselves and their families, reinforcing the Club’s commitment to supporting personal and professional development off the field.

Tim Smith, Head of Commercial at Ealing Trailfinders, said:

‘We are extremely proud to welcome WealthFusion as our newest Strategic Partner. The beauty of this partnership is it goes far beyond your typical sponsorship deal. It delivers real, lasting value to our players and staff by giving them access to specialist financial guidance that supports their personal development and life beyond rugby.

This aligns perfectly with the launch of our new Connect Through Sport programme that focuses on the future of our players outside the world of rugby, ensuring they are well-equipped for careers during and post their playing days.”

Jane Grier, CEO at WealthFusion added:

‘We are delighted to partner with Ealing Trailfinders and to play a role in supporting the holistic development of players and staff. Financial confidence and long-term planning are essential parts of personal wellbeing, and we are excited to contribute to the Club’s vision of empowering its community both on and off the pitch.’

The programme of workshops will run across the men’s, women’s and academy environments throughout the season, forming a key part of the Club’s wider commitment to player welfare, education and long-term growth.

To find out more about WealthFusion, view their website here.

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Match Round-up: Ealing Trailfinders v Worcester Warriors

Ealing Trailfinders start 2026 with a bonus-point win with a dramatic 34–33 victory over Worcester Warriors at Trailfinders Sports Club.

The first meeting between the two sides lived up to expectation, with a high-scoring contest that swung repeatedly as both teams battled for control.

It was a tense opening, with an early knock-on from Ealing Trailfinders handing Worcester possession inside the Trailfinders’ half. From the resulting scrum, the ball was worked down a narrow channel to within a yard of the whitewash, before Trailfinders were able to clear after being awarded a relieving penalty.

Trailfinders soon applied pressure of their own. From a rolling maul just five feet out of the try line, Scott Buckley broke free to touch down and open the scoring. Dan Jones was unsuccessful with the conversion.

Moments later, Francis Moore doubled the advantage, breaking from 50 metres out and racing down the wing to score less than two minutes later. Jones converted to extend Trailfinders’ lead.

It was not long until Worcester responded, as Trailfinders attempted to clear from deep, Billy Keast charged down the kick and gathered to score for the Warriors. Will Reed successfully converted.

A penalty advantage soon followed for Worcester, which Austin Wallis took quickly with a tap-and-go, touching down to level the scores. Reed missed the conversion.

Trailfinders edged back in front when Dan Jones opted to take the three points from a penalty.

Worcester struck again through another Wallis tap-and-go. After a pile-up on the line and sustained pressure against a fortified Trailfinders defence, Obinna Nkwocha eventually forced his way over. Reed added the conversion to put the Warriors ahead.

An offside penalty then allowed Jones to kick into the corner. A driving maul crossed the line, but the try was ruled out for a crossing offence, keeping the crowd on edge.

Trailfinders finally regained the lead following another penalty. From the lineout, the ball was worked to Kyle Hatherell, who made ground just short of the line before offloading it to Josh Taylor, who crossed to score. Jones added the extras.

Just before half-time, a clearance from Trailfinders was gathered by Juan Gonzalez for the Warriors. He kicked through the defence to collect and passed out to Josh Bassett before grounding the ball over the line. Reed added the conversion.

Half-time: Ealing Trailfinders 22 – 26 Worcester Warriors

Trailfinders came out with early intent in the second half, denying the Warriors an early score by tacking an attacking Warrior into touch before clearing their lines.

It was Trailfinders who were first to add to the scoreboard after the break, securing their bonus-point try as Scott Buckley crashed over for his second of the afternoon. The conversion was missed.

Worcester hit back quickly, moving the ball wide to Roma Zheng, who found himself one-on-one with Geordie Gwynn. Zheng slipped through the narrow channel at pace to touch down, with Reed converting.

Trailfinders refused to let the game slip away. A break from Gwynn down the wing led to a defensive pile-up and several attacking phases, before Craig Hampson found space to reach over the line. Jones again added the conversion.

In the closing minutes, a high tackle from Craig Hampson on Tom Hendrickson saw him shown a yellow card. Worcester were awarded a penalty, which Reed attempted, but the kick struck the post, leaving Trailfinders just one point ahead as the match closed in tense fashion.

Full-time: Ealing Trailfinders 34 – 33 Worcester Warriors

Ealing Trailfinders:

Tries – Scott Buckly 9 49 Francis Moore 11 Josh Taylor 36 Craig Hampson 69

Conversions – Dan Jones 11 24 36 69

Penalty – Dan Jones 24

Worcester Warriors:

Tries – Billy Keast 14 Austin Wallis 20 Obinna Nkwocha 25 Juan Gonzalez 40 Roma Zheng 65

Conversions – Will Reed 14 25 40 65

News

Match programme: Ealing Trailfinders v Worcester Warriors

Ealing Trailfinders welcome Worcester Warriors for the first time in the professional era for Round 13.

Read everything you need to know about the top of the table clash in our match programme.

News, Team Lineup

Lineup: Ealing Trailfinders v Cambridge

Ben Ward has named seven changes in his matchday squad to face Cambridge in Round Eleven of the Champ.

Kabous Bezuidenhout will make his first start in the Champ this season. Alongside him in the front row is Matt Cornish who is named as skipper for Round Eleven. PJ Sheck also starts in the front row after making his Club debut against Nottingham last weekend.

The engine room remains unchanged after the Round Ten win at The Bay. Danny Cutmore lines up alongside Matas Jurevicius.

Harry Taylor will make his Club debut in the back row alongside Kyle Hatherell and Gabriel Mann.

In a changed halfback pairing, Sam Edwards starts at scrum-half alongside George Worboys at fly-half.

Will Parry joins Geordie Gwynn in the centres with an unchanged backline. Michael Dykes and Deago Bailey start on the wings with Tobi Wilson at fullback.

Ben Ward has named debutant Imran Traore amongst the replacements as well as short-term loan Mark Donnelly, in a 6-2 bench split.

Kick-off is 3pm, Saturday 20 December at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Watch the match on Clubber TV.

Starting XV:

15. Tobi Wilson

14. Deago Bailey

13. Geordie Gwynn

12. Will Parry

11. Michael Dykes

10. George Worboys

9. Sam Edwards

1. PJ Sheck

2. Matt Cornish (c)

3. Kabous Bezuidenhout

4. Matas Jurevicius

5. Danny Cutmore

6. Kyle Hatherell

7. Harry Taylor

8. Gabriel Mann

Replacements:

16. Harry Thompson

17. Mark Donnelly

18. George Davis

19. Imran Traore

20. Jamie Carr

21. Josh Taylor

22. Michael Stronge

23. Rory Scannell

News

Ealing Trailfinders sign Mark Donnelly on short-term loan

Ealing Trailfinders are delighted to announce that prop Mark Donnelly will join the Club on a short-term loan from Munster.

Donnelly joins Ealing Trailfinders on a short-term loan until 4 January 2026.

24-year-old Donnelly has represented Ireland at U18 and U20 age-grade levels and became part of Munster’s senior squad in 2024 after coming through the academy system. He was one of twelve players to make their senior Munster debuts in the bonus-point Champions Cup win over Wasps in December 2021.

Donnelly will join former Munster men Rory Scannell, Scott Buckley and Patrick Campbell who have become regular starters for Trailfinders in the green jersey for the next three weeks.

On signing for the Club on a short-term loan, Donnelly said:

“I’m really excited and grateful for the opportunity to play for Ealing Trailfinders.

“Meeting everyone and a few familiar faces from Munster has been really enjoyable so far. I’m looking forward to getting out there and hopefully having a positive impact on the group.”

Director of Rugby Ben Ward added:

“We thank Munster for helping us out by letting Mark come to us over the Christmas period. The Irish players at Trailfinders speak very highly of him and what he can bring to the field.

“We’re looking forward to having Mark at Ealing Trailfinders even if it’s for a short period of time.”

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Collect your favourite Trailfinders!

Introducing our 25-26 official collectible cards – the essential collector’s piece for every supporter.

Each pack contains 7 random cards featuring players from across the Ealing Trailfinders and Trailfinders Women squads, with a shiny card guaranteed in every pack!

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Packs are available for the first time in our club shop on match day against Leicester Tigers on Saturday 13^th December.

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