Rugby Awards 2012

The Junior and Senior rugby awards were held this week and we're proud to say that Orchard boys featured heavily in the prize-giving; from Year 13 right down to Year 9.

(above, Ed Warren delivers his Captain's Match Report)

Special mentions must go to Tom Howe and Alex Collis who won 'Players Player of the Year' and 'Coaches Player of the Year' for the 1st XV.

Other Orchard boys picking up 'Player of the Season' were Will Janes U16A, Billy Sayers U15A and George Cowley U14C.

Harry Emmanuel U14A,  Tom Williams U14B and Adib Wain U16B won 'Most Improved Player' and Ruairdh Scott was awarded 'Player with the Most Potential' for the 3rdXV.

(above, Harry Emmanuel receives his award from Head of Rugby, Mr. Beckett)

Joao Dias 2nd XV won the "Plato Plate' which is awarded to the boy who may not be the best player in the team but who gives 100% on and off the field; thus becoming a role model to younger boys.

Finally, numerous Orchard boys were key to the success of the U15C (or The Chargers as they are now known) who won 'Team of the Year 2012' as voted for by all Rugby coaching staff.

(above, Team of the Year U15Cs, including Ben Tait, Freddie Brady, Greg Holt and Mr Mallins from Orchard)

Well done to all the boys who represented Shiplake this year; it was a very successful season!