Ealing Trailfinders have announced the signing of Isla Norman-Bell. Born in Gillingham and brought up in New Zealand from the age of two, Norman-Bell brought a kiwi flare to the international stage for both England and Team GB. A lightning quick threat on the
Ealing Trailfinders and Brunel University of London have signed a 10-year renewal agreement that will continue to enable students to combine top-level rugby with their academic studies – and build on the Trailfinders Rugby Academy’s many successes. The professional team has overseen the performance rugby programmes at Brunel since the partnership launched in 2018. Now
Trailfinders have announced the signing of Francesca McGhie, one of rugby’s most exciting young talents. A 22-year-old from Edinburgh, McGhie is renowned for her blistering pace and sharp footwork. Comfortable anywhere across the back three, she brings a dynamic attacking threat to Trailfinders Women. After securing the Tennent’s Premiership with Watsonians in the 2022-23 season,
Trailfinders have announced that Sara Seye has signed a new contract with the Club. The 24-year-old Italian has been a key figure in the Trailfinders Women’s squad, offering solid scrummaging technique, dynamic play around the field and versatility throughout the pack. Seye was named the 2023/24 Coaches’ Player of the Year, a testament to her
Sport never fails to throw up unlikely stories. Here’s one to contest the top place: Trailfinders Women and Giselle Mather have parted company. The official view is that they have irreconcilable differences in philosophies. Anyone who has watched Wasps then Trailfinders over past years will have a good idea of Mather’s approach to rugby. Ben
Trailfinders started so well. They worked their way gradually into the Bears’ 22, won a line- out and saw Cristina Blanco take a return pass to slip round the front for an easy try. The rest of the game was to prove more of a trial. On 18 minutes Bears had a penalty six metres
Trailfinders v Sale Sharks In the tightest of tight games Trailfinders came through, but only thanks to a failed Sale conversion at the close. Still, it meant a 5-pointer and a second win under their belts. More important, they have now beaten a side already established in the league; they can hold their heads high.
Trailfinders Women announce their first lineup in the brand new Allianz PWR for The Takeoff, against Harlequins at TFSC. The first meeting between the two sides was a nail-biting 31-21 victory for Quins in the Allianz Cup. There are eight full debuts in the 23-player squad for Saturday’s game. The first ever front row to
Giselle Mather has dropped a sizeable bomb by announcing the move of Kate Zackary, the USA captain, from Exeter Chiefs to Trailfinders. This adds mightily to the strength of the squad she is gathering. Quite apart from past and present Red Roses like Abi Burton, Abby Dow, Amy Wilson Hardy, Ellie Boatman, Emma Uren, Liz
It’s quite excellent news that AWH is returning to 15s rugby and helping to strengthen Ealing Trailfinders’ chances. She has been an England and GB 7s stand-by for many seasons, holding England‘s try-scoring record, but she has an equally distinguished history of 15s’ caps going back a decade. She offers her new (and old) coach,
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