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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 can't say no to a run, and what a job he is doing. Here he tells us all about it.
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BREAKING - Women's 2nd XV will play their first match, at home to Battersea Ironsides, Sunday 25 January at 15.00. Get down and give them a shout!
Results
Saturday 17 January
Ealing Trailfinders 1871 1st XV v Ruislip (H) Home Walk Over
Ealing Trailfinders 1871 2nd XV v London Cornish (H) 53-7
Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rd XV v Old Isleworthians (H) 25-20
Sunday 18 January
Ealing Trailfinders 1871 Women 43-5 v Barnes
Fixtures
Saturday 24 January
Ealing Trailfinders 1871 1st XV v Saracens Amateurs (H) 14.00
Ealing Trailfinders 1871 2nd XV v London Japanese (H) 14.00
Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rd XV v Finsbury Park 2nds (H) 14.00
Sunday 25 January
Ealing Trailfinders 1871 Women 2nd XV v Battersea Ironsides (H) 15.00
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"The Thirds Skipper" is an episode of Ealing Trailfinders 1871 Podcast. Runtime 9 min. Published January 21, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.