Trailfinders Women
Trailfinders Women are a women's rugby club founded in 2023 who play in the Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) (Tier 1). Their home ground is Trailfinders Sports Club, which holds 5,388.
Last updated May 2026
Key facts
| Founded | 2023 |
|---|---|
| League | Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) |
| Tier | Tier 1 |
| Head coach | Barney Maddison |
| Home ground | Trailfinders Sports Club |
| Capacity | 5,388 |
| Nearest station | Castle Bar Park |
| Local derby | Harlequins Women (West London proximity) |
| Matchday pub | Clubhouse bar - Trailfinders Sports Club bar |
| Official website | https://ealingtrailfinders.com/trailfinders-women/ |
Club history
Trailfinders Women was established in 2023 as the elite women's side of Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club.
The RFU granted the club a Premier 15s licence in December 2022 before the squad had played a single match.
Former England World Cup winner Giselle Mather was appointed Director of Women's Rugby in July 2022 to build the programme from scratch.
Their debut PWR season in 2023-24 finished sixth with five wins including a first-ever victory over Leicester Tigers.
Mather was named runner-up for PWR Coach of the Season in 2023-24 before parting ways with the club ahead of 2024-25.
Recent seasons
The club was granted an RFU licence in December 2022 to join Premier 15s for the 2023-24 season with Giselle Mather appointed as Director of Women's Rugby in July 2022.
Trailfinders finished sixth in their maiden 2023-24 PWR campaign capped with a 54-27 win over Harlequins.
Trailfinders and Giselle Mather mutually parted company ahead of the 2024-25 season citing a difference in philosophy.
Barney Maddison was appointed Head Coach ahead of the 2024-25 PWR season and Trailfinders finished seventh that campaign.
Notable players
Club legends
- Abby Dow
- Giselle Mather
- Ellie Underwood
- Bo Westcombe-Evans
Current squad
- Meg Jones
- Abi Burton
- Lisa Thomson
- Caity Mattinson
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Frequently asked questions
When were Trailfinders Women founded?
Trailfinders Women were founded in 2023.
Where do Trailfinders Women play?
Trailfinders Women play at Trailfinders Sports Club, which holds 5,388. The nearest station is Castle Bar Park.
What league do Trailfinders Women play in?
Trailfinders Women compete in the Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR), tier 1 of English rugby's league structure.
Who are Trailfinders Women's local rivals?
Trailfinders Women's local derby is against Harlequins Women.
Who is the Trailfinders Women head coach?
Trailfinders Women are coached by Barney Maddison.
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