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Ealing Trailfinders 1871 Podcast

Welcome to the Ealing Trailfinders 1871 RFC pod where you can find out all about the people that make up Ealing Trailfinders men"s amateur section, and the news that will come from the club throughout the season.With three teams chasing success in the league and the cup, 2022-23 is set to be a huge year, so keep up with all the highs and lows as the season progresses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:50

The Trophy Lifter - Danny Ford

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2026/04/15

For club servant Danny Ford, a trophy has been a long time coming. A veteran of two final defeats and three semi-final losses, he finally got his mitts on some silverware when he led the thirds to victory in the MMT Vase by beating Old Actionians 26-24 thanks to some last-minute heroics. Danny tells us all about the match, who did what and when, and who came up with the big moments. We also discuss the second team's progression to the NW Middlesex Cup final, and look forward to a day of celebration

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16:54

The Easter Special - Phil 'Smudger' Smith

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2026/04/02

Spring has sprung, the clocks have changed, the evenings are lengthening, and Easter will soon be here. With this natural break, we hear from head coach Phil 'Smudger' Smith, who brings us up to date with the activities of the three teams and an exciting challenge on Good Friday. We find out how plans are going for next season, our first in level six, and who we can see coming in to help us adjust to the next level up. Phil also reveals what his Easter egg of choice is. Happy Easter and #bleedgreen

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10:02

The Champions Episode - Lewis Steadman

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2026/03/25

It has been a huge week for Ealing 1871. On Friday, under the Vallis Way lights, the first XV secured promotion to Regional 2 Thames after a 48-5 win over Hampstead gave the team the Counties 1 Middlesex title. To look back on that momentous night and the club's rise up the leagues, we bring in the man at the top, the man who lifted the trophy in quite an excitable fashion, Lewis Steadman. He tells us all about the match, what it means, who to thank, what the plan is now, and how important it is to

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10:15

The Concussion Episode - Pat Nash

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2026/03/19

Long-time friend of the podcast, Pat Nash, joins us to talk through how a concussion has ruled him out for the rest of the season. He tells us what caused his concussion, how quickly the club's staff took care of him, where he is on the return to play protocol, and how concussion recovery has changed since he started playing. We also look ahead to a huge match for Ealing 1871 1st, the club dinner, tour, golf day and plenty of other things to sign up for. #BleedGreenFriday 20 MarchEaling Trailfinders

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14:05

The Likely Lads - Toby and Peps

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2026/03/11

Toby Holt and Jacob Pepper join us for a catch-up after the weekend's club day, a day with all three teams in action.Toby fills us in on each team's progress, which includes promotion, cup runs, and title races, while Jacob brings us up to date on how the 1871 Women's team got on in their latest match.We also hear about plans for the end-of-season dinner, and why Friday 15 May should be inked in your diary now.#BleedGreenSaturday 14 MarchEaling Trailfinders 1871 3rd XV v Old Actionans (A) 14.00

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14:55

Eden and Rachel

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2026/03/05

It has been too long between visits, so this Wednesday we headed to Vallis Way on a Wednesday night to catch up with the Ealing 1871 Women's team.The side has been growing exponentially, is running two teams, has welcomed players who thought their playing days were over, and those who wanted to try the sport for the first time.We find out all about their progress from club stalwart Eden Comins. We also meet one of their coaches from the professional ranks, Rachel Malcolm, Scotland's most capped

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8:08

The Club Day - Jack Feeney and Will Day

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2026/03/04

It is club day this Saturday, and we chat to two of the players aiming to show their wares to Ealing 1871's fans - Jack Feeney and Will Day.Jack joins us fresh from helping the seconds earn promotion to Middlesex Premier with a 62-5 victory over Old Streetonians. He also tells us about life in New Zealand, and how spending three years there helped his game immensely.Then, Will Day joins us to look forward to the first XV's upcoming match against local rivals Wasps, and what it means to their

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8:48

The Promotion Chaser - Kavan Fitzpatrick

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2026/02/27

KavanFitzpatrick, a long-time member of the Ealing Trailfinders 1871 squad, second team vice-captain, and now a promotion chaser.The second XV are on the verge of winning promotion to Middlesex Premier, but need to overcome Old Streetonians at home to do so.The sides meet in a Friday Night's Light clash at Vallis Way with promotion as the prize.Kav tells us all about the season so far, the players to look out for, and why he wasn't playing last weekend.#BleedGreenFriday 27 FebruaryEaling 1871 2nd XV

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10:31

The Shannon Lad - Cillian Corkery

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2026/02/13

Welcome back to the Ealing 1871 podcast. It was a quiet couple of weeks, but we return with another new face to the club, Cillian Corkery, who made his debut earlier this year against Finchley. We find out about this Wexford lad, who is settling into life in west London and bringing the skills he honed at the renowned Limerick side, Shannon RFC. We also look back on what's happened at the club over the past few weeks, what it was like to train with two figures from the professional side, and wonder

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9:06

The Thirds Skipper

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2026/01/21

We headed to Vallis Way on a Saturday for a day where all three teams were in action, and while that didn't pan out as expected, with only the second team's match going ahead, it was still a memorable day for 1871.We hear from third team captain Danny Ford on what they got up to, and grab head coach Phil 'Smudger' Smith for a few words on how he enjoyed the day, his lunch, and what is coming up this weekend.Now he's a wise old head, Danny is guiding a team made up of young hopefuls and old faces who

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6:46

The Flyer - Josh Steadman

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2026/01/15

Josh Steadman is our twinkle-toed outside back, who is a danger no matter where he is on the pitch. He is also as elusive off the pitch, so with a mixture of charm and determination, we've got him on the pod.We look back on the weekend's victory over Finchley, which pushed the first XV into top spot, and reflect on the growing depth at the club and its effect on our teams' results.There is also the chance to look forward to this weekend's action, with all three teams in action at Vallis Way on

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10:37

The Seconds' Skip - Harrison Slater

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2026/01/09

Harrison Slater is first up in 2026, and he tells us all about his Christmas and New Year break, resisting the temptations on hand, and hitting the ground running with plenty of challenges ahead.This season, he has taken on the captaincy of the second team, and they are going great guns under his leadership. Fifteen points clear at the top of Middlesex Merit Table 1, can they keep that form going in 2026?#BleedGreenSaturday 10 JanuaryEaling Trailfinders 1871 1st XV v Finchley (H) - 15.00Ealing

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19:12

The Festive Special - Phil 'Smudger' Smith

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2025/12/17

It is the time of year we take a breather, take stock and celebrate the festivities. Christmas and New Year mean no rugby for the next few weeks, and a chance for the lads to show their discipline by not overdoing the food and drink.To round up a fantastic 2025, we catch up with head coach Phil 'Smudger' Smith to look back on a year which ended with all four 1871 teams winning before heading off for the Twelve Pubs of Ealing.We talk players, matches, what he wants in his stocking (Ealing

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10:40

The Returnee - Aidan Jones

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2025/12/11

Aidan Jones is slowly making his way back to full fitness, but at the same time, he's learning a new role, having been shoved out of the second row engine room, into the back row. He is someone who can't stay away from the club after his rugby-playing father dragged him down when he was about 11. While he disappeared down the M4 to Bristol for university, he soon made it his destination of choice on a Saturday once he graduated. We catch up as Aidan tells us all about the recent success on the

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7:56

The Import - Liam Mulvihill

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2025/11/27

Liam Mulvihill may not have been the first person in his household to attend training at Vallis Way, but he is certainly glad that he followed his girlfriend, who had signed up with Ealing 1871 Women's 'Learn to Play' course and told him to get his boots back on. After a year out of the game, he came down to training and hasn't looked back since. The Dubliner quickly found his stride, and he is now a firm fixture in the second team, with a cameo or two in the first team as well. We discuss the

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10:31

The Breton - Callum Neal

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2025/11/20

Sometimes you have to scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find gold, and that is what happened in this week's episode with third team stalwart Callum Neal. We cover a range of topics, from what representing Ealing Trailfinders 1871 means to him, to growing up across La Manche, to handling pieces of rock and roll history, to finding a new flatmate on the field of play, to captaining the side under the Friday night lights. What brought him to the club, and what keeps him here. Find out in this

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8:56

The Jamaican Debutant - Marquis Daly-Vidal

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2025/11/13

Marquis Daly-Vidal is a young man who is making his mark with Ealing Trailfinders 1871, and it has taken his game to new heights.He recently made his Jamaica under-23 debut from the bench against Gibraltar, an experience he loved, especially after helping set up a try. Marquis tells us all about the experience, when he's next in action for Jamaica, and the possibility of matches in warmer climes. #BleedGreenFriday 14 NovemberEaling Trailfinders 1871 3rd XV v UCS (H) 19.45 Hosted on Acast. See

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9:37

The Looseheadz - Geraint Price

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2025/11/06

Geraint Price is back on the field and loving life, but we're talking to him about his work off it, specifically in the realm of mental health. G is one of Ealing 1871's looseheadz, an ambassador for the charity Looseheadz, who train people to be the mental health lead at every club. He talks through how he became involved, what the role entails, how he's smiling now that he's over his rib injury, and what his quiz specialist subject is. #BleedGreenCLUB QUIZ - Trailfinders Sports Club, Saturday 8

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7:49

The Half-Centurion - Dave Vater

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2025/10/29

It has taken a while, but finally Dave Vater has reached his half-century, and he's holding his bat in the air and saluting the crowd.Chiswick RFC was the venue for such a major achievement, and he marked it in style, with a true second-row try.We find out where it all started, why he joined Ealing 1871, and how he hopes his next 50 appearances don't take as long to arrive.#BleedGreenSaturday 1 NovemberEaling Trailfinders 1871 2nds v London Japanese (A) 14.00Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rds v Finsbury

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9:28

The Farewell - Alex Kritikos

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2025/10/23

It is a sad day at Ealing Trailfinders 1871 as we say a 'see you later' to a long-time servant of the club, Alex Kritikos, who will soon be moving to Portugal. Alex has been at the club as a man and boy, and while opposition flyhalves can rest easy that their ribs may stay intact a little longer, we'll miss him. But, didn't he sign off in style, with a hat-trick of tries in the win over London Cornish? We talk about the match, the farewell drinks that followed, and what life will look like for him

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