Ealing Trailfinders scored eleven tries in a comprehensive victory over their West London rivals at Trailfinders Sports Ground on Saturday (31 January 2026).
Tries from Patrick Campbell, Tobi Wilson, Harry Thompson, Michael Stronge, Jordan Holgate, Tobi Cousins, Will Parry and Will Montgomery further consolidated Trailfinders position at the top of the table.
The win over Richmond also a record equalling 19th win in a row for the men in green.
Ealing Trailfinders kicked off their London derby against Richmond in crisp conditions at Trailfinders Sports ground. Soft hands from Tobi Wilson put Patrick Campbell in for Trailfinders’ opening try in the fourth minute, but George Worboys was unable to add the extra two points.
Just over ten minutes later a barnstorming run and a sumptuous offload from Kyle Hatherell put Tobi Wilson in for Ealing Trailfinders’ second try. Worboys slotted the conversion to give the home side a twelve point lead.
Within five minutes, Trailfinders had their third try as Harry Thompson broke from the back of a rolling maul, grounding the ball with a remarkable finish as his momentum carried him towards the line. From out wide on the left the conversion was unsuccessful.
Just three minutes later, Ealing Trailfinders had the try bonus point wrapped up. Wilson exploded onto a beautiful flat pass across the face of a defence from Worboys, breaking the line before offloading back inside to Michael Stronge who crossed the whitewash.
Jordan Holgate powered over in the right corner for Trailfinders’ fifth try, with the men in green scoring their 27th point on the stroke of the 27th minute.
A fantastic Wilson counterattacking break and soft hands across the pitch put Tobi Cousins in for a try in an identical spot to Holgate’s try, and from the same tough angle Worboys added the extras.
On the stroke of half time Trailfinders went off the top of a lineout, and Holgate crashed the ball up before offloading to his centre partner Will Parry, who slid in under the posts for his side’s seventh try. From out in front, Worboys nailed the conversion as the referee blew his whistle for half-time.
Half-time: Ealing Trailfinders 41-0 Richmond
Holgate started the second half the way he finished the first, breaking the line from inside his own half, before offloading to Stronge who grabbed his second try of the game. Worboys slotted the kick from the left touchline, making the score 48-0 with 45 minutes played.
Trailfinders’ rolling maul was stopped by the Richmond forward pack, before the ball was spun to Holgate, who stepped the defence and grabbed his second try. The conversion attempt was unsuccessful.
Will Montgomery burrowed over from close range for Ealing Trailfinders’ tenth try of the day.
Richmond grabbed their first points of the game through a try for Chidera Obonna, after Paddy Case floated a flat pass over Trailfinders’ defence to put the winger into space. Replacement Lewis Dennett added the conversion.
Trailfinders had the last word, with Montgomery powering his way over for a second well taken try on the cusp of full time. From out wide on the right touchline Scannell slotted a tough conversion, as the referee’s whistle brought an end to proceedings at Trailfinders Sports Club.
Jordan Holgate was awarded Player of the Match.
Full-time: Ealing Trailfinders 65-7 Richmond
Player of the Match: Jordan Holgate
Ealing Trailfinders:
Tries – Patrick Campbell 4, Tobi Wilson 16 Harry Thompson 21 Michael Stronge 24 44, Jordan Holgate 28 57 Tobi Cousins 37, Will Parry 40 Will Montgomery 68 80
Conversions – George Worboys 17 38 40 45
Richmond:
Tries – Chidera Obonna 77
Conversions – Lewis Dennett 78
