Charlie Chapman playing for Hartpury Kicking game needs drastic work Hartpury’s fans are used to a swashbuckling brand of rugby having seen the side rise through the ranks. So, there are groans around the Gillman’s Ground when a kick goes up. Hartpury cannot win games in the way they have previously without kicking, so fans need to accept that. That said, the kicking needs to be far, far better. Both outside-half James Williams and scrum-half Harry Cochrane were guilty of some poor kicking. In the second-half they lost that battle and it saw them pinned deep in their own half of the pitch.
They will need to keep up their good form if they are going to catch big-spending Bristol but they have the quality. The Trailfinders were excellent at times against Hartpury and in the second-half especially. The London side certainly have the quality to make Bristol work for the Championship title. Impressive forwards In the past it has been Hartpury’s backs that have got them over the line and really stood out. This is certainly not the case anymore with the forwards stealing the show. The backline never really fired with them starved of possession with a poor kicking game. However, in the first-half especially, Hartpury’s pack played very well with good set-piece work getting them a foothold in the game.
"Saturday local derby is set to be an entertaining contest with both sides renowned for their fast, attacking rugby. There's also the opportunity for spectators to enjoy the post-match entertainment with a DJ playing live music in the clubhouse from 5pm-9pm. Match Details: Ealing Trailfinders v Richmond -Championship Round 5Saturday 8th October - Kick-off 3pmTrailfinders Sports Club, W13 0DDTicket link: https://bit.
Ealing Trailfinders Host Richmond In Local DerbyEaling Trailfinders welcome local rivals Richmond to Trailfinders Sports Club this Saturday aiming to make it five wins from five in season 2022/23. The 2021/22 Championship and Championship Cup winners recorded a powerful 5-50 away win over Coventry on Saturday, backing up from their impressive 42-7 victory over Hartpury two weeks ago. Richmond make the short trip to West London following their first win of the Championship season, defeating Hartpury 19-15 on Saturday. Ealing Trailfinders Director of Rugby Ben Ward, commented: "It always a tough game against Richmond, they're a good side, who are extremely well coached. We had a difficult preseason battle with them in August (Richmond 26 - Ealing 35) and we know they're determined to respond and showcase their improvement.
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The honeymoon is over: 5 things we learnt from Hartpury v EalingHartpury were beaten 31-7 by Ealing Trailfinders and have now lost four Championship games on the bounce. There were some positives for Hartpury and certainly lessons to take away from the defeat. Rugby reporter Ellis Lane looks at the things we learnt from the defeat. Iain Grieve carries for Hartpury against Bedford Blues (Image: Rod Wetton) Ealing are contenders They are second in the Championship at the moment with only Bristol ahead of them.
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