Ealing Trailfinders
Ealing Trailfinders are a men's rugby club who play in the Champ Rugby (Championship) (Tier 2). Their home ground is Trailfinders, which holds 5,388.
Last updated May 2026
Key facts
| League | Champ Rugby (Championship) |
|---|---|
| Tier | Tier 2 |
| Head coach | Ben Ward |
| Home ground | Trailfinders Sports Club (Trailfinders) |
| Capacity | 5,388 |
| Nearest station | Castle Bar Park |
| Local derby | Richmond |
| Matchday pub | Clubhouse bar at Trailfinders Sports Club |
| Official website | https://ealingtrailfinders.com/ |
Honours
- RFU Championship champions in 2021-22, 2023-24 and 2024-25
Club history
Ealing Football Club played its first rugby match in 1869 on Ealing Common - two years before the founding of the RFU in 1871.
The club relocated to Trailfinders Sports and Social Club at Vallis Way in 1999 prompting the change of name to Ealing Trailfinders.
Ealing have won the RFU Championship title three times - in 2021-22 2023-24 and 2024-25 (Jersey Reds won 2022-23) - but were each time blocked from promotion due to ground capacity.
Ben Ward took over as Director of Rugby at the end of the 2013-14 season after previously serving as head coach and first-choice fly-half during the club's debut Championship season.
Recent seasons
Ealing won the 2023-24 RFU Championship title but were blocked from Premiership promotion because Trailfinders Sports Ground failed the Minimum Standards Criteria.
Ealing won the 2024-25 RFU Championship on 17 May 2025 with a victory at Caldy with two games still to play.
The 2024-25 title was Ealing's second consecutive Championship and third overall.
The RFU confirmed in March 2025 that Ealing were again ineligible for promotion as their ground capacity and safety compliance did not meet minimum standards.
Notable players
Club legends
- Andy Goode
- Ben Ward
- Pat Howard
- Luke Daniels
Current squad
- Billy Twelvetrees
- Jordy Reid
- Jonah Holmes
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Frequently asked questions
Where do Ealing Trailfinders play?
Ealing Trailfinders play at Trailfinders, which holds 5,388. The nearest station is Castle Bar Park.
What league do Ealing Trailfinders play in?
Ealing Trailfinders compete in the Champ Rugby (Championship), tier 2 of English rugby's league structure.
What have Ealing Trailfinders won?
Ealing Trailfinders's honours include RFU Championship champions in 2021-22, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Who are Ealing Trailfinders's local rivals?
Ealing Trailfinders's local derby is against Richmond.
Who is the Ealing Trailfinders head coach?
Ealing Trailfinders are coached by Ben Ward.
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