Welcome to the Ealing Trailfinders 1871 RFC pod where you can find out all about the people that make up Ealing Trailfinders men's amateur section, and the news that will come from the club throughout the season.
With three teams chasing success in the league and the cup, 2022-23 is set to be a huge year, so keep up with all the highs and lows as the season progresses.
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It is a big season ahead with the first XV about to run out at level six - Regional Two Thames - for the first time, and the second XV ready to start life in Counties Middlesex 2, so we catch up with head coach Phil 'Smudger' Smith to find out what's happened since we last chatted.
Smudger brings us up to date on pre-season matches, new arrivals, bronco tests and what the rise to level six means to the club.
He also tells what Friday evening before the big kickoff will feel like.
#BleedGreen
Saturday 26 September
Ealing Trailfinders 1871 1st XV - Teddington Stags (A) 15.00
Ealing Trailfinders 1871 2nd XV - Hendon (A) 15.00
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14 May 2026
The Finale
The season is over, the kit has been packed away, the balls deflated, and bodies given the chance for a rest...so here we are looking back on a remarkable season for all three men's 1871 teams.
We catch up with head coach Phil 'Smudger' Smith, club captain Toby Holt and first XV skipper Lewis Steadman to reflect on the past campaign.
There are lots of highlights to look back on with pride, promotions, cup finals, new faces and some spectacular rugby.
For now, we'll all take a break until it all kicks off again in September. Enjoy your summer and above all, #bleedgreen
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15 Apr 2026
The Trophy Lifter - Danny Ford
For club servant Danny Ford, a trophy has been a long time coming. A veteran of two final defeats and three semi-final losses, he finally got his mitts on some silverware when he led the thirds to victory in the MMT Vase by beating Old Actionians 26-24 thanks to some last-minute heroics.
Danny tells us all about the match, who did what and when, and who came up with the big moments.
We also discuss the second team's progression to the NW Middlesex Cup final, and look forward to a day of celebration at the club on Saturday when the thirds play their Merit Table semi-final, and the firsts get given the red carpet treatment at half-time on the pro team's Championship fixture.
#BleedGreen
Saturday 18 April
Ealing Trailfinders 3rd XV v Chiswick - 12.30 (H)
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