RUGBY
Rugby was firmly back on the agenda this year after some tough post-pandemic challenges . The internal programme is flourishing : a record number of students applied to join the next rugby tour ( to Canada in 2024 ), and the number of rugby balls leaving the PE office at lunchtimes has increased tenfold . There are exciting times ahead .
All our teams learned from experience this year , through elation in victory or bitter disappointment in defeat , and everybody can reflect upon their efforts with personal pride and satisfaction in their commitment and cooperation .
For the 1st XV , highlights included a heroic defensive effort against Judd , along with victories gained against Christ ’ s Hospital and St Olave ’ s , helping to restore their pride following a tough block of fixtures . The 1st XV captain , Cameron Davies , reflected : ‘ There is no other sport that comes close to the power of bringing
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