Ealing Trailfinders 1871 Podcast

Jacob Pepper is a well-established part of life at Vallis Way. Right now he's nursing a shoulder injury that is keeping him away from the pitch, but he's as busy as ever coaching the 1871 Women's team. He updates us on his recovery, what he loves about the club, what to expect if he takes you back to his hometown club, and who his favourite partner on coach karaoke is.#BleedGreenSaturday 23 November1sts v Fullerians (A) 14.002nds v Grasshoppers (A) 14.003rds v Thamesians (A) 14.001871 Women - Tabard (A) 14.00

It was a special training session this week with Ealing Trailfinders professionals Ollie Newman and Tyler Bocks coming down to Vallis Way to help pass their experience on to the squad.The pair tells us what they ran through in their sessions, as well as how life in the Championship and Premiership Cup is treating them this season.We also hear from head coach Phil 'Smudger' Smith, who looks back on a win that delighted the whole club, and ahead to a weekend when all three teams are at home.#BleedGreenSaturday 16 November1st XV v Hitchin (H) 15.002nd XV v Twickenham (H) 13.003rd XV v UCS (H) 14.00

Richie Triple R is one of the club's new faces this season and has already made it a home away from home.The Welsh-born, Middlesex rep has already made his mark at Vallis Way, bringing his experience and quality to the field in the No.9 shirt.We chat about what brought him down to the club, what Ealing Trailfinders players Michael Strong and Cameron Terry taught them, and which song he belted out as part of his initiation.#BleedGreenSaturday 26 October1st XV - Datchworth (A) - 15.002nd XV - Old Priorian (A) - 15.003rd XV - Finsbury Park (A) - 14.00

Dave 'Brathers' Brathwaite is asking the lads one thing this October, get on the phone to your GP and book a PSA test.Prostate Cancer kills 12,000 men every year, there are 52,000 new diagnoses, and 475,000 men are living with or have had prostate cancer. He's asking that you get yourself checked (a simple blood test) to rule out or receive an early diagnosis. Get it booked now. We also look ahead to a big weekend for the 1st XV, and reflect on a big win for the 1871 Women. #BleedGreenSaturday 19 October1st XV v Brunel (H) - 17.002nd XV v London Japanese (A) - 14.00Sunday 20 October1871 Women v Aylesbury (A) 

Andrew Quick is a very busy boy, with more fingers in Ealing Trailfinders pies than Little Jack Horner. A community coach for the professional sides, the head coach of the 1871 women's team, an assistant coach for the men's teams, and occasionally a player. It's quite the full plate for someone who grew up wanting to play rugby league or lead the line for Everton, but he loves life at Vallis Way and explains how it al the different parts of the puzzle link up. #BleedGreen5/6 October - No match

He's back....hirsute hooker Luke Parry has returned to Vallis Way after a season living and playing and Kent, and he can't keep the smile off his face now that he's back in W13. We chat about where he's been, who he's been playing for, why he's returned, and all manner of science that only one of us understood. Luke also regales us with stories of his past as a (try-scoring) Cambridge Blue at Twickenham, and what it takes to upset a former England fly-half. #BleedGreenSaturday 21 SeptemberEaling 1871 1sts v Chiswick (A) - 15.00Ealing 1871 3rds v Belsize Park (A) - 15.00 Sunday 22 September

It was a summer of change as Ealing 1871, most notably at the coaching level where Phil 'Smudger' Smith came in as head coach. He has an impressive background in rugby, and he will pass on his experience as we chase another memorable season. We get to know Smudger, learn about his playing days, his transition to coaching, his hopes for 1871, and what it is like to have World Cup winner, Neil Back gunning for you. #BleedGreenFixtures - September 14Ealing 1871 1sts - Finchley (Vallis Way) - 15.00Ealing 1871 3rds - Harrow (A) - 14.30September 15Ealing 1871 Women - Ampthill and District (A) - 15.00

We are on the eve of the 2024-25 season and this Saturday, Ealing Trailfinders 1871 open the season at home to Cheshunt. It has been a summer of changes at Vallis Way, with a new coach, new players, and a new pitch, but with the same drive and desire to take the team to the top. To look ahead to another exciting season 1st XV captain Lewis Steadman brings us up to date on all the changes, and how the team is feeling as they count down to their opening fixture. #BleedGreen