On the evening of Tuesday 30 July, 220 guests filled the Great Hall for the annual Somerset College Rugby Dinner. The evening was a chance to recognise all of Somerset’s courageous young Rugby players and to also recognise a number of players for their extra exploits in the game.

As always, our younger year groups stole the show with the Year 4, 5 and 6 speakers demonstrating a superb ability to speak to such a large crowd with confidence and poise. Our youngest players in Year 4 had a great turn out and they each received a special memento for their excellent victory at the DNK Cup held at All Saints Anglican School.

The Hall twins, Jacob and Harrison, were up to their usual comedic brilliance when ripping into yours truly about my in-depth coaching of running angles. Will Barry and Angus Fitzgerald spoke fondly of their experience on this year’s Under 16 tour of Hong Kong. Captain of Rugby, Sam Dalton emceed the evening and did a superb job keeping the programme running, even if his jokes were average at best. Rest assured he’s a much better rugby player than comedian.

Major Trophy Winners

Preston Cup for Outstanding Sportsmanship in Rugby: Darcy Halloran

Best Non 1st XV Back: Fergus McKeon

Best Non 1st XV Forward: Patrick Sowerby

Somerset College Most Promising Player Year 7 to 10: Will Barry

Somerset College 1st XV Best Back: Sam Capel

Somerset College 1st XV Best Forward: Brock Priestley

Somerset College Spirit of Rugby Medal: Lachie Sowerby

Somerset College 1st XV Players Player of the Year: Sam Dalton

Somerset College Captain of Rugby 2019: Sam Dalton

Somerset College Captain of Rugby 2020: Brock Priestley

Well done to all players, coaches and support staff for another great year for Somerset College Rugby.

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