Caldy Nearly Upsets Ealing as Chinnor Wins at Nottingham

Ampthill and Coventry also record big wins in Round 21 of Elior Champ Rugby

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:51pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and clashing forces of a rugby match, with players and the ball rendered as abstract shapes and planes of color.A cubist interpretation of the intense action and competition on the rugby pitch during a crucial Elior Champ Rugby league match.Worcester Today

In a close match, Caldy nearly ended Ealing Trailfinders' perfect record in the Elior Champ Rugby league. Meanwhile, Ampthill and Coventry both secured big wins, while Worcester Warriors also recorded a victory in Round 21 action.

Why it matters

The Elior Champ Rugby league is a highly competitive professional rugby union competition in England, and the results of these matches can have significant implications for the standings and playoff positioning as the season progresses.

The details

Caldy put up a strong fight against league leaders Ealing Trailfinders, nearly handing them their first loss of the season. Elsewhere, Ampthill and Coventry both won their matches convincingly, while Worcester Warriors also emerged victorious.

  • The matches took place on March 29, 2026 as part of Round 21 of the Elior Champ Rugby league season.

The players

Ealing Trailfinders

The current league leaders in the Elior Champ Rugby competition, known for their strong and consistent performance this season.

Caldy

A rugby union club that nearly pulled off an upset against the league leaders Ealing Trailfinders in their Round 21 match.

Ampthill

A rugby union club that recorded a big win in Round 21 of the Elior Champ Rugby league.

Coventry

A rugby union club that also secured a convincing victory in Round 21 of the Elior Champ Rugby league.

Worcester Warriors

A rugby union club that emerged victorious in their Round 21 match in the Elior Champ Rugby league.

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The takeaway

The results of these Round 21 matches in the Elior Champ Rugby league showcase the competitive nature of the competition, with underdogs like Caldy nearly pulling off an upset against the league leaders, and other teams like Ampthill and Coventry continuing to impress with their strong performances.