Who we are

Ealing Football Club played its first match in 1869 on Ealing Common, prior to the founding of the RFU in 1871.

Legend has it that representatives from both Ealing FC and Wasps FC attended the wrong venue and therefore failed to become founder members of the Union.

150+ years later, Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club is thriving. In 1999 the Club took up residence at Vallis Way and now shares excellent facilities across men’s and women’s professional, amateur and youth teams.

In 2019, the 1871 heritage was put to good use when we established Ealing Trailfinders 1871 RFC enabling the club to offer sport to professional and amateur players.

This One Club environment offers development pathways for men’s and women’s, professional and amateur, players of all abilities and ambitions.

If you are interested in playing amateur rugby then Ealing Trailfinders 1871 offers three men’s sides and an amateur women’s side, plus social and veterans teams. There is a place for everyone.

Our exceptionally friendly team will make you very welcome, so don’t hesitate to contact us and join a training session or just come down to introduce yourself.