Credit D MahmoudA sunny Sunday morning welcomed teams of minis to Trailfinders Sports Club for the annual Middlesex Under 9s’ Festival. Ealing RFC U9s played host to 436 players making up 38 teams from 15 clubs. We welcomed players, coaches and supporters from across Middlesex ranging from Hackney RFC in the East through Old Grammarians and Pinner in the North, to Grasshoppers and Teddington in the South.
As the sun shone down on pitches 3, 4 and 5, the rugby got underway. The grass pitches were in perfect condition, with only small patches of muddy ground in the paddock. The three Ealing under 9 teams showed what they’ve been practising over their first season of the contact game, demonstrating their tackling, offloading and running skills. After each team had their 6 matches over the course of the morning, we had several hundred tired but happy U9s on site after a great morning of rugby.
A day like this can’t happen without a lot of work from our volunteers. The coaches kept the energy levels up and took turns to referee, and the U9 parents tirelessly marked out pitches, marshalled the schedule and gave first aid. Particular thanks to the 1871 men, who donned the yellow vest and kept order in the car park.
We are delighted to announce that Barney Maddison will continue as Head Coach for the 2025/26 season.
Stepping into the Head Coach role at the start of the 2024/25 season, Maddison quickly made his mark with excitement and a potent attack a hallmark of his first year in charge.
Maddison’s extension ensures continuity as the club looks to build upon the progress already made, as well as the push for greater achievement in the seasons ahead.
Following his extension, Maddison said:
“I’m thrilled to continue the work we’re doing here at the club – it’s an exciting project with a lot of potential…”
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Trailfinders Women can confirm that Lead Athletic Performance Coach Adam Dowsett has departed the club. We would like to thank Adam for his hard work over the last two seasons, and wish him the best of luck for the future
Trailfinders Women can confirm that Assistant Coach Oli Bishop has departed the club. We would like to thank Oli for his contributions over the last two seasons, and wish him all the best for the future.
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Congratulations to Sara Seye who has been named in Italy’s Women’s 6 Nations squad
Inside the Academy returns as our U18 Ealing Trailfinders Elite Pathway travel to Paris.
“𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙫𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚.”
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Congratulations to Carys Cox who has been selected in the Wales Training Squad ahead of the Six Nations.