Welcome Brad Thyer

Ealing Trailfinders are pleased to announce the signing of prop Brad Thyer from Cardiff Rugby ahead of the 2023/24 season.

The loosehead moves to West-London after spending the last eight years in the Welsh capital, where he racked up almost 100 appearances for the United Rugby Championship side.

After representing Wales at U20s level, he made his debut for Cardiff in 2014 against the Scarlets in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.

His breakthrough season came three years later, as he made 22 appearances for the region during the 2017/18 season and was part of the team that came back from 6-20 down at half-time to win the European Challenge Cup 31-30 against Gloucester.

As well as playing in Cardiff, he also went on loan to Glasgow Warriors at the start of the 2021/22 campaign, before then returning to the region.

On his move to W13, Brad said: “Joining Ealing Trailfinders poses a really exciting new challenge for me at this stage of my rugby career.

“From speaking to people here, I’m really attracted to the vision of the club and the aspirations of the side to keep developing and to be competing at the highest level.”

Director of Rugby Ben Ward said: “We’re really pleased to be able to bring a player of Brad’s ability to the club.

“When he visited us, I really enjoyed meeting him and chatting about his game. He brings all the fundamentals that you need from a prop at the set piece, but also has the mobility around the park to really flourish in this environment.”

Brad is our third men’s signing announcement ahead of the 2023/24 season, as he joins centre Billy Twelvetrees, while back-row Jordy Reid returns to the club.