Ealing Trailfinders will begin their bid to wrestle the Champ title back from Worcester Warriors with fresh competition throughout their squad and the painful knowledge that league dominance guarantees nothing when the knockout matches arrive.

Ben Ward’s side won all 26 regular-season games last term before Worcester overturned them 34-29 in the semi-final in a brutal ending to an outstanding campaign.
Worcester subsequently beat Bedford 27-14 at Goldington Road in the final to complete a remarkable first season back.
The champions now provide the target for an Ealing squad strengthened by re...

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