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WOMEN’S ACADEMY PACK

EALING TRAILFINDERS Since turning professional ten years ago, Ealing Trailfinders have continued to grow year-on-year. Like any successful organisation, having a strong academy pathway is crucial to the long-term success of the club. We have, however not taken the usual route that other teams have, as we believe that we have instead created something special for both the player and the club.

Our academy is run in conjunction with Brunel University London, allowing players to gain a degree to set them up for the rest of their lives, as well as pursuing a professional rugby career with a full-time rugby programme. It is important to focus on education as well as rugby and that is why we believe this partnership is so successful. Brunel host more than 13,000 students whilst offering hundreds of courses. There’s a huge range of options to combine with the rugby programme.

Players have the opportunity to train with our professional PWR team, meaning that they are immediately exposed to international standard players to help their development.

These sessions are tailored around their university timetable to ensure the

right balance. We have exceptional facilities both at Brunel University and at Trailfinders Sports Club. The international standard 3G pitch and the indoor athletics complex means that the players have everything they need to succeed on the pitch. At the club we have two 4G pitches, two grass pitches, a new indoor training centre which includes a 3G pitch, two gyms, an analysis suite, a team relaxation room, private chefs and medical area, which have all been key components towards the success of the club and the academy programme.

In the same way as professionals, we also understand that students need assistance on and off the pitch. We are proud of our pastoral support and this is why we see this as an opportunity that is above and beyond any other university rugby programme. We have a team of analysts, strength and conditioning coaches, physiotherapists, nutritionists, a player welfare manager and a chaplain to make sure that no stone is left unturned as we look to become the best rugby programme in the country.

We would encourage any player to get in touch and see what we can offer.

In this brochure you will find all of the information about women’s academy programme at Brunel University.

TRAILFINDERS SPORTS CLUB, VALLIS WAY. HOME OF EALING TRAILFINDERS & TRAILFINDERS WOMEN

CEMETERY FIELD HOME OF BRUNEL RUGBY UNION

BRUNEL UNIVERSITY Brunel University London is an international university committed to bringing benefit to society through excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer.

Founded in 1966, Brunel has a reputation for high impact academic research and entrepreneurial flair.

The university works extensively with industry partners, contributing to global innovation and policy change. Situated in Uxbridge, the university has a broad portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that attract 13,000 full-time students and 2,600 staff from more than 100 countries across the world.

It has over 2,240 sports members across 56 different sports, whilst being ranked in the top third of universities worldwide.

X 13,000 STUDENTS X 2,600 STAFF X 45 SPORTS CLUBS

OUR FACILITIES

TRAILFINDERS WOMEN X TWO FULL SIZE 4G ALL WEATHER

FLOODLIT RUGBY PITCHES X HALF PITCH 4G INDOOR TRAINING CENTRE X STADIUM CAPACITY 5,500 X 3G ALL WEATHER FLOODLIT 7-A-SIDE TRAINING PITCH X TWO ELITE STANDARD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING GYMS X TWO GRASS PITCHES X MEDICAL CENTRE X ANALYSIS SUITE

BRUNEL UNIVERSITY X TWO FULL SIZE INTERNATIONAL

STANDARD GRASS RUGBY PITCHES X ONE FULL SIZE 4G PITCH X DEDICATED RUGBY PERFORMANCE CENTRE X MULTI-USE ASTRO TURF X OUTDOOR RUNNING TRACK X INDOOR ATHLETICS CENTRE X ELITE HIGH PERFORMANCE GYM X THREE GYMS ON CAMPUS X LECTURE AND CONFERENCE FACILITIES

PROGRAMME BENEFITS CAN INCLUDE:

X WORLD CLASS FACILITIES X ELITE COACHING BY INTERNATIONAL AND PWR PLAYERS X ELITE PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES X ELITE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING X ELITE MEDICAL SUPPORT X PASTORAL SUPPORT, INCLUDING MENTORING,

EDUCATION ASSISTANTS AND CHAPLAIN GUIDANCE X INDIVIDUAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS X PROFESSIONAL VIDEO ANALYSIS X PROFESSIONAL NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT X CASH BURSARIES X FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH TUITION FEES X FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP X FREE ACCESS TO BRUNEL’S SPORTS FACILITIES X MEANINGFUL EXIT ROUTES

BRUNEL

SUBJECT OPPORTUNITIES X AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

X SOCIAL WORK

X ANTHROPOLOGY

X SOCIOLOGY

X BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

X SPECIALIST COMMUNITY

X BRUNEL BUSINESS SCHOOL

X PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

X CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

X SPORT, HEALTH AND

X CIVIL ENGINEERING X COMMUNICATION AND

MEDIA STUDIES

EXERCISE SCIENCES X THEATRE X GAMES DESIGN

X COMPUTER SCIENCE

X GLOBAL CHALLENGES

X CREATIVE WRITING

X HISTORY

X DESIGN

X JOURNALISM

X DIGITAL MEDIA

X LAW

X ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

X LIFE SCIENCES

X EDUCATION

X MATHEMATICS

X ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL

X MECHANICAL AND

ENGINEERING

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

X ENGLISH

X MEDICINE

X ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

X MUSIC

X FILM STUDIES

X OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

X FLOOD AND COASTAL

X PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE

ENGINEERING X PSYCHOLOGY X PUBLIC HEALTH AND

HEALTH PROMOTION

X PHYSIOTHERAPY X POLITICS AND

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

BUCS UNIVERSITY RUGBY X BUCS SUPER RUGBY X BUCS PREMIER SOUTH X BUCS CHAMPIONSHIP X MEANINGFUL FIXTURES V RAF, ARMY ETC.

TRAILFINDERS WOMEN A TEAM X FIXTURES VS ELITE PROGRAMMES AND PROFESSIONAL CLUBS

TRAILFINDERS WOMEN (PWR) X DIRECT LINE TO PREMIERSHIP TEAM X WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES TO TRAIN

7S PROGRAMME X BUCS 7S X UNIVERSITY 7S X UK SUPER 7S X INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTS X PARTNER 7S PROGRAMME

RFU LEAGUES & PARTNER CLUB RUGBY X PARTNER CLUBS FROM CHAMPIONSHIP TO LONDON LEAGUES

PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

PATHWAYS

PARTNERSHIPS

PARTNER SCHOOLS X City of Oxford College X Cardinal Newman High School X Hereford 6th Form College

If you wish to join one of our partner schools contact us. We have a range of scholarship and support opportunities available. Email: academy@etprm.com

INTERNATIONAL HONOURS (BRUNEL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS) ENGLAND WALES X Elgan Rees (Neath, Wales, British & Irish Lions) X George Chuter (Leicester, England) X Rhys Gabe (Cardiff, London Welsh, British & Irish Lions) X Craig Gillies (Worcester Warriors, England) X Steve Fenwick (Llanelli, Wales, British & Irish Lions) X Mark Odejobi (Wasps, England 7s) X Tom Shanklin (Saracens, Cardiff, Wales) X Ben Johnstone (Saracens, Brive, England) X Morgan Veness (Wales U20) X Steve Bates (Wasps, Newcastle, England) X Dan Hiscocks (Wales U20) X Lee Best (Bath, England A) IRELAND X Richard Hill (Saracens, England) X Moss Fin (Munster, Ireland) X Ben Gollings (Harlequins, Newcastle, England 7s) X Conor O’Shea (Harlequins, London Irish, Ireland) X John Mallet (Bath, England) X Mel Deane (Harlequins, Ireland) X Justin Fitzpatrick (Ulster, Castres Olympique, Ireland) X Alex King (Wasps, Clermont, England) X Ben Gotting (Wasps, Worcester, England A) X Don Whittle (Bangor, Ulster, Ireland) X John Oliver (Northampton, England) X Andrea Stock (Ireland U20) X Bob Mordell (Rosslyn Park, England) X Niamh Gallagher (Ireland U20) SCOTLAND X Matt Cairns (Saracens, Sale Sharks, England) X Donnie Mcfadden (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland) X Daren O’Leary (Harlequins, Barbarians, England A) X Gabe Jones (Scotland U20) X Paul Volley (Wasps, England) X Josh Taylor (Scotland U20) X Jon Dawson (Harlequins, England) X Jare Oguntibeju (Scotland U20) X Marcus Kershaw (England 7s) X Jake Parkinson (Scotland U20) X Brandon Jackson (England 7s) X Geordie Gwynn (Scotland U20) X May Campell (Saracens, England Women A) X Lauryn Walter (Scotland U20) X Hannah West (Wasps, England Women A) X Isobel Twigger (Scotland U20) X Maud Muir (Wasps, England Women) CANADA X Jess Cooksey (England U20) X Cassandra Tuffnail X Jasmine Adonri (England U20) FRANCE X Poppy Love (England U20) X Elisa Riffonneau X Annabelle Meta (England U20) GB 7S X Sophie Molton (England U20) X Grace White X Sam Sheils (England U20) ENGLAND UNIVERSITIES X Thea Sylvester (England U19) X Grace White X Natalia Faik ENGLAND UNIVERSITIES 7S X Rosie Tidball X Immy Wilcox

TRAILFINDERS PWR HONOURS

2 ELISA RIFFONNEAU

17 ANNABELLE META

25 JESS COOKSEY

26 SAMANTHA SHIELS

35 SOPHIE MOLTON

48 CASSANDRA TUFFNAIL

49 IMMY WILCOX

50 THEA SYLVESTER

51 ANNABELLE LUNTZ

52 LAURYN WALTER

53 LAILA HASSAN

55 SALLY WILLIAMS

58 GRACE WHITE

61 ROSIE TIDBALL

70 NIAMH GALLAGHER

71 FREYA MCGINLAY

78 HAYLEY JONES

79 CRYSTAL JAMES

80 SCARLET DOWN

FIND US Ealing Trailfinders and Brunel University are located within 10 miles of each other and are both in the heart of West London, meaning there’s easy access between both organisations for students.

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EALING TRAILFINDERS Trailfinders Sports Club Vallis Way, West Ealing London, W13 0DD

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BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON Kingston Lane, Uxbridge Middlesex, UB8 3PH

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WHY STUDY IN LONDON? X CAPITAL CITY OF ENGLAND

London is the largest and most populated city in the United Kingdom.

X TRANSPORT LINKS

There is global access with London Heathrow and Gatwick aiport both easily accessible via London Transport links. The London Underground makes travelling through the city very easy, with 270 stations available.

X WORK OPPORTUNITIES

522,000 people are employed in the City of London with higher average salaries than the rest of the UK. X CULTURE & SOCIAL

More than 300 languages are spoken in London. It has a vibrant nightlife with more than 2,000 bars, 300 music venues and the world-renowned West End. X SPORT

Home of some of the most famous sporting events and stadia in the world, including Allianz Stadium, Wembley, Wimbledon and Lords.

GET IN TOUCH TO APPLY To apply please send your rugby highlights reel and rugby CV to: academy@etprm.com Emma Cooper Trailfinders Women’s Academy Manager & U23’s Coach emma.cooper@etprm.com All applications are assessed by our professional rugby management group.

For more information visit: www.ealingtrailfinders.com