Nick Dawes has made a big impression in his short time at Vallis Way.

This September, he was fresh off the plane from Australia and straight onto the pitch, but he had already made an impression with an exclusive unveiling with Pat Nash during the Lions tour.

We talk over where he's played, how he's enjoying life in W13, why he left Australia for rainy England, and how much he knows about the club's rivalries.

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Saturday 11 October

Ealing Trailfinders 871 ist XV v Ruislip (A) 15.00

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Toby Holt. He arrived as a boy and is now the man leading the squad as club captain, but where is he on the teamsheet?

We get to the bottom of his absence, find out about his dalliance with the Black Ferns, and when he will be back on the pitch.

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Friday 3 October

Ealing 1871 3rd XV v Chiswick (H) 19.30

Saturday 4 October

Ealing 1871 1st XV v Finchley (A) 15.00

Sunday 5 October

Ealing 1871 Women v Barnes (A) 14.30

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Jess Smith and Christina Williams are two of the stars of Ealing Trailfinders 1871 Women. Jess is a long-time member of the club, while Christina is new to the sport, having joined and come through the Learn to Play programme over pre-season.

Christina made her debut in the opening match of the season against Grasshoppers, a match Jess started on the flank. Despite the loss, they are now looking ahead to their next fixture, away to Barnes on 5 October.

We find out about what Christina learned on the Learn to Play programme, how she's enjoying her new sport, and how the club has grown since Jess joined in the first wave. We also hear about the new Learn to Play programme starting in October.

Oh, they also tell us about their two famous coaches who will be joining them once the Women's Rugby World Cup is done and dusted.

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Saturday 27 September

Ealing Trailfinders 1871 2nd XV v Grasshoppers (H) 13.00

Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rd XV v Actonians (H) 13.00

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Christmas came early for Reggie Elliot-Jones after he was pushed backwards from the second row into the back row.

It worked wonders as he put in a man-of-the-match performance in the 36-19 win over Chiswck, one of three wins from three for the 1871 teams.

Reggie talks us through the likelihood of him running out in the back row again, how he's now part of the furniture, and the weekend matches to come.

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Saturday 20 September

Ealing Trailfinders 1871 1st XV - Match v Hemel Hempstead - OFF

Ealing Trailfinders 1871 2nd XV v HAC 2nds (H) 15.00

Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rd XV v Ickenham and Uxbridge (H) 15.00

Sunday 21 September

Ealing Trailfinders 1871 Women v Grasshoppers (H) 15.00

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Dave Francis has made quite the impact since he returned to the club at the end of last season, and he has started this season with a bang.

He helped the 1st XV to a 110-0 win over UCS on opening day, scored a try, and even enjoyed a cameo in the centres.

The big number eight first ran out at Vallis Way aged seven, but after enjoying the delights of the other clubs, he made the emotional return to his spiritual home.

We look back on the opening match, forward to a full three-match weekend at Trailfinders on Saturday, and reminisce about his early days in green.

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Saturday 13 September

Ealing Trailfinders 1871 1st XV v Chiswick, Vallis Way, 15.00

Ealing Trailfinders 1871 2nd XV v West London, Vallis Way, 13.00

Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rd XV v Harrow, Vallis Way, 15.00

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We're counting down the minutes until the 2025-26 season starts, and to get us frothing in excitement for the season to come, we catch up with first XV skipper Lewis Steadman.

It is his fourth season wearing the arm band, and he has a lot to build on with new teammates and last season's success fresh in the memory.

We catch up with him to reflect on the joys of pre-season training and what sort of form we'll take into the new campaign.

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Saturday 6 September

Ealing 1871 1st XV v UCS, Vallis Way, 15.00

Ealing 1871 3rd XV v Harrow, Vallis Way, 15.00

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We're on the eve of the 2025-26 season, and the Ealing 1871 squad is ready to explode out for a new campaign.

The players have been grafting hard in pre-season, and we catch up with head coach Phil 'Smudger' Smith to find out how it has gone, what we can look forward to in the coming season, and how last season's success sets us up for another memorable year.

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Saturday 6 September

Ealing 1871 1st XV v UCS, Vallis Way, 15.00

Ealing 1871 3rd XV v Harrow, Vallis Way, 15.00

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Ealing Trailfinders 1871 signalled the end of a wildly successful 2024-25 season with their inaugural End of Season Club Awards Gala, a night that was as spectacular as some of their play this season.

There was much to celebrate, awards and caps to dish out, and praise galore who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the club continues to prosper and grow.

We catch up with the men's and women's players, and those who make the club tick, to find out how their seasons have been.

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