Rugby

RUGBY REPORT

WORDS BY Mr James Hinkins, Director of Rugby

Heavy restrictions this term did not dampen the enthusiasm and commitment of the boys on the rugby fi eld. In fact, it was quite the opposite as they embraced new challenges and opportunities to improve skill levels, game understanding and decision making. The opportunity to play some competitive matches on Saturdays was well received and incredibly well also did well to adapt to the referees’ varying understanding and application of the rules!

The coaching staff should be commended for the way they adapted and delivered a quite atypical looking rugby programme. They did so quite beautifully, providing the boys with opportunities to enjoy their rugby experience, make good progress and compete. There have been

attended, even though they were internal matches without any contact. Ready4Rugby was the game adopted for the Intra School Saturday League, as designed by the RFU, to accommodate the necessary restrictions. The matches were fi ercely competitive and, aside from the odd overzealous touch, always played within the spirit of the game. Well done and thank you to all participants. The boys

Rugby

BEDFORD PREP SCHOOL RUGBY COLOURS WERE AWARDED TO:

FULL COLOURS:

Sam Barnes Ferdi Barnett-Vincent Justin Fasanya Dylan French Owain Harries Sammy Inman Ander Mokhtar-Esteban George Sivills Henry Whitfi eld

HALF COLOURS

Joe Basquille Ben Cutts Alfi e James Jamie Maling Alfi e Redfern Noah Silk James Pinkney Charlie Constantine Felix Beckmann

The matches were fi ercely competitive and, aside from the odd overzealous touch, always played within the spirit of the game

many constructive refl ections on this season, which will undoubtedly lead to the emergence of a new-look rugby programme that harnesses the many positives gained from training and playing with restrictions. Roll on Autumn Term 2021!

Thank you, boys and staff, for your commitment and endeavour.