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It is a big season ahead with the first XV about to run out at level six - Regional Two Thames - for the first time, and the second XV ready to start life in Counties Middlesex 2, so we catch up with head coach Phil 'Smudger' Smith to find out what's happened since we last chatted.
Smudger brings us up to date on pre-season matches, new arrivals, bronco tests and what the rise to level six means to the club.
He also tells what Friday evening before the big kickoff will feel like.
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Saturday 26 September
Ealing Trailfinders 1871 1st XV - Teddington Stags (A) 15.00
Ealing Trailfinders 1871 2nd XV - Hendon (A) 15.00
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"Season Opener" is an episode of Ealing Trailfinders 1871 Podcast. Runtime 14 min. Published September 25, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.