He's back....hirsute hooker Luke Parry has returned to Vallis Way after a season living and playing and Kent, and he can't keep the smile off his face now that he's back in W13.

We chat about where he's been, who he's been playing for, why he's returned, and all manner of science that only one of us understood.

Luke also regales us with stories of his past as a (try-scoring) Cambridge Blue at Twickenham, and what it takes to upset a former England fly-half.

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Saturday 21 September

Ealing 1871 1sts v Chiswick (A) - 15.00

Ealing 1871 3rds v Belsize Park (A) - 15.00

Sunday 22 September

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It was a summer of change as Ealing 1871, most notably at the coaching level where Phil 'Smudger' Smith came in as head coach.

He has an impressive background in rugby, and he will pass on his experience as we chase another memorable season.

We get to know Smudger, learn about his playing days, his transition to coaching, his hopes for 1871, and what it is like to have World Cup winner, Neil Back gunning for you.

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Fixtures - September 14

Ealing 1871 1sts - Finchley (Vallis Way) - 15.00

Ealing 1871 3rds - Harrow (A) - 14.30

September 15

Ealing 1871 Women - Ampthill and District (A) - 15.00

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We are on the eve of the 2024-25 season and this Saturday, Ealing Trailfinders 1871 open the season at home to Cheshunt.

It has been a summer of changes at Vallis Way, with a new coach, new players, and a new pitch, but with the same drive and desire to take the team to the top.

To look ahead to another exciting season 1st XV captain Lewis Steadman brings us up to date on all the changes, and how the team is feeling as they count down to their opening fixture.

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