Framlinghamian 2023 - Flipbook - Page 139
SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
them from going on to the National Finals.
The Prep School boys’ rugby season
We were delighted to welcome
began with the College’s U11 rugby
international netball star and
festival, hosted at the Senior School in
Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist,
November, a day that is always enjoyed
Chelsea Pitman, to the Prep School
by all.
courts in March, where she delivered an
outreach coaching session to over 100
The U13A team had a fantastic season,
local primary school pupils during a day
by November remaining unbeaten and
that ended with a competitive festival,
at the end of the season ranking fourth in
enjoyed by all who attended.
the Schools Rugby Performance League.
Through gruelling training sessions
The 1st XV rugby team exhibited
and hard-fought matches, the boys
unwavering commitment throughout
demonstrated a remarkable level of
their 2022 season, setting a
determination that not only contributed
remarkable example of dedication and
to their individual growth as players but
sportsmanship. Their tireless e昀昀orts on
also showcased the values of discipline,
the 昀椀eld were a testament to the hours
leadership, and perseverance that are at
of practice, teamwork, and resilience
the heart of rugby.
invested in their pursuit of success. A
highlight of the season, albeit not for the
Two of our U16 players, Dan N and Ben C
result, was the opportunity to play at
were selected for the Northampton Saints
Rugby School in front of a huge crowd.
Rugby Academy. In October Ben started
for Saints Rugby U16s in a match against
Harlequins, and in April Dan was in action
for the Saints Rugby Academy in their
match against Yorkshire Academy.
Both boys played in our U16s Rugby 7s
squad which had an excellent start to
the season at Gordon’s School where
they defeated some of the leading rugby
schools in the country (Trinity School 26-7,
Sherborne School 40-0 and Shiplake
College 35-7) to qualify for the Cup semi昀椀nals, at which point they fell agonisingly
short against Bristol College 10-14.
At the Oakham Rugby 7s after the
February half term, the U18s beat RHS and
Campion School before losing to Rugby
School in the Shield Final. The U16s beat
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