"Proper players" - Ealing Trailfinders confirm 11 new signings in a week
Rugby NewsTuesday, 31 May 2022 at 09:09
Ambitious Championship club Ealing Trailfinders have confirmed 11 new additions in the last week with more set to come.
David Douglas Bridge from Leicester Tigers
The 21-year-old joins Ealing following an impressive season playing for Loughborough in BUCS Super Rugby, before joining Leicester Tigers on a short-term deal. Confident across the back-row and second-row, the powerful forward made his Tigers debut against Newcastle in March, followed by a starting appearance in the Premiership Cup semi-final against London Irish. He also represented England Students in their fixtures against France this April.
Ross Kane from Ulster
The 27-year-old has been an impressive and invaluable member of the Ulster squad since his senior debut against Dragons in September 2016. Born in Belfast, Ross played his junior rugby for Donaghadee RFC before captaining Methodist College to the Schools’ Cup title in 2013. He continued his rise through the ranks representing Ireland U19s against France in 2017.
Ollie Fox from Bath
The 23-year-old is highly rated throughout English rugby and makes the switch to Trailfinders following an impressive Premiership stint at Bath. Ollie achieved 21 first-team appearances throughout his three seasons at The Rec, including 11 leagues matches and two Cup fixtures in 2021/22.
Dan Lancaster from Leicester Tigers
The sharpshooter, who is confident at fly-half and centre, joins Ben Ward’s squad after spending the 2021/22 season with Leicester Tigers. The 21-year-old, son of Stuart Lancaster (Leinster Head Coach), achieved five appearances for Tigers this season, earning selection in Leicester’s Premiership Cup fixtures. He has also spent time on loan at Nottingham Rugby over the past year, gaining some valuable Championship experience.
Ollie Newman from Northampton Saints
The 21-year-old arrives at Trailfinders Sports Club following three seasons at Saints, earning his senior Premiership debut against Bath in June 2021, and featuring in three of Northampton’s Premiership Cup fixtures in 2021/22. Prior to joining Saints full-time in 2019/20, Ollie played for Northampton U18s and displayed his speed and versatility throughout the 2018 Premiership 7s.
Carlo Tizzano from Waratahs
The 22-year-old will join Ealing following three years in Sydney representing the NSW Waratahs in Super Rugby. The energetic flanker has achieved 18 Super Rugby appearances for the Waratahs since his arrival in 2020.
Rob Farrar from Newcastle Falcons
The highly talented second row/back row represented England U18s and played a key part in the Sedbergh School squad that secured the U18s National Championships and the Rosslyn Park 10s. He was promoted to the Newcastle Falcons senior academy in 2018, and made his first-team debut against Hartpury University in the 2019/20 Championship season.
Jonah Holmes from Dragons
The 29-year-old, who can play on the wing or fullback, moves to Trailfinders following three seasons at the Dragons, where he scored 14 tries in 31 matches. Prior to his move to Rodney Parade, Jonah enjoyed a highly successful stint at Leicester Tigers touching down for 24 tries over three seasons, including 10 tries in his first 11 matches for the club.
Danny Cutmore from Cornish Pirates
The 24-year-old, who grew up in nearby Watford, has spent the past four seasons at Cornish Pirates, making 78 first-team appearances, including being named the most improved player following the 2020/21 campaign. He has also represented England U17s, Saracens Academy and his boyhood club Old Albanian.
Kevin O'Byrne from Munster
The 31-year-old moves to West London following a successful eight year career with Munster, earning 90 appearances and featuring in the PRO12/14, United Rugby Championship and European Champions Cup.
Will Montgomery from Newcastle Falcons
The 6ft 5 back-row/second-row, joins Trailfinders following a successful progression through the Newcastle junior and senior academy, culminating in his first-team debut in the Premiership Cup win over Sale Sharks in 2019. Since then the former England U18s and U19s international has achieved 10 Premiership appearances, including seven matches in 2021/22.
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