Academy win secures National Colts Cup Quarter Final spot
A lovely fine still day after so much rain made the decision to rearrange a good one, both teams looked set to give their all.
Read More...Welcome to the home of the Ealing Trailfinders Academy. Our goal is to develop players to their full potential whether they are playing for pleasure or are progressing towards a semi or fully professional rugby career
At Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club we have developed a Player Pathway that we believe delivers opportunities for our squads. Players from U15 – U23 are involved in the different parts of the Academy. At the younger age groups the focus is on skills development. As players move up through the age groups there is plenty of access to competitive matches and game time. At the end of youth rugby (at U18) there is a pathway through to the adult game via the Club’s senior section. In addition players with the ability and commitment may be invited to join the Senior Academy that could be the next step towards full or part-time rugby career.
From our Senior Academy through to the Academy U18s and U16s our squads play in competitions, friendly matches, including Zoo League, HML at U18 and U 16, National Colts Cup and LV=U18 Cup. In addition we have a number of prestige fixtures including the Army, Navy and Combined Services as well as Bedford, Nottingham and London Scottish Academies.
To ensure future development of players and the Academy we have established an Emerging Player Group. These players are invited to attend additional training and have to be prepared to make a large commitment to their rugby development. Players for the EPG are drawn from the U15, U16, U17 and U18 age groups. In total we aim to have around 35 players nominated in this group.
We are committed to playing as much competitive rugby as the weather and fixtures permit, we look forward to seeing you all (current and new players) at the club soon.
We welcome applications from ambitious players who would like to join in the success at Ealing. If you are interested in discussing your rugby playing career then please call Academy Director John Lacey to discuss where you could fit in. If you have any general queries please call the Academy Manager Annie Lyndon.
If you are a club/organization interested in playing the Academy please contact our fixtures manager Paul Flynn.
Pre-season training will be starting soon – watch this space for updates on our progress.
A lovely fine still day after so much rain made the decision to rearrange a good one, both teams looked set to give their all.
Read More...Following the resounding success of the U23 match in December, the club is investigating a further fixture on Sunday 6th April.
Read More...With the recent bad weather taking its toll on the pitches at Vallis Way the Academy took the decision to give up home advantage and move this RFU Cup fixture to Hitchin whose pitch was in excellent condition and in the bright sunshine there would be no excuse not to play some rugby.
Read More...Ealing Trailfinders selected a strong side for their latest fixture, this time taking on the Combined Services U23 squad. Having already recorded impressive victories against the Army Academy Development squad and the Navy Academy U23s, this was sure to be the biggest test yet.
Read More...Ealing Trailfinders Academy skipper Will Day follows up his 2 games with the Senior Amateur 1st XV with selection for a strong U23 side to face the Combined Services.
Read More...Ealing Trailfinders have selected an exciting mix of young talent from the Championship, Development and Academy Squads to take on the Combined Services this Sunday at Old Merchant Taylor’s RFC.
Read More...After the break rugby life is all back to normal, therefore the first edition of the Academy Hero Leagues have been published today. Click here to review – any errors should be raised with the […]
Read More...Unfortunately the Academy U20 fixture against Championship rivals Nottingham Academy has had to be cancelled due to the heavy rain of the past few days.
Read More...Congratulations to Tyler Bush on his selection for the London & South East U18 squad for 2014.
Read More...The Academy A took on Haringey Rhinos at Vallis Way on Sunday in the Saracens Herts/Middx League 3. Grey skies and the threat of rain never stopped the enthusiasm from both sides.
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