Medic rugby 2012 web by Simon Osborn

MEDICS RUGBY CHALLENGE

Programme £2

6 November 2012

Contents Welcome Surgeon Commander Anthony Lambert RN ....................................................................

Commandant General Royal Marines Major General Ed Davis .....................................................

Defence Consultant Adviser Surgeon Captain Andy Burgess .......................................................

Military Clinical Director Surgeon Commander Steve Bree ...........................................................

Herrick 15 and 16 Roll of Honour .......................................................................................................

Through the Eyes of a Soldier Andy Grant .......................................................................................

Hasler Company WO Jim Morris .......................................................................................................

Peninsula Medical School Professor Robert Sneyd ........................................................................

Peninsula Medical School RFC John Hudson .................................................................................

Royal Marines Squad ..........................................................................................................................

Medics Rugby Challenge ....................................................................................................................

Peninsula Medical School Squad ......................................................................................................

Devonport Services Under 16 Squad ...............................................................................................

The Youth Match .................................................................................................................................

Ivybridge Under 16 Squad .................................................................................................................

From Marine to Civvy Andy Grant .....................................................................................................

To Casualty and Back Marine Iain Syme ..........................................................................................

From Marine to Student Nikolas Gibbons ........................................................................................

From Student to Doctor Dr Dan Higgs ..............................................................................................

Operation Cornish Wave III Karl Jones ..............................................................................................

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Welcome! So here we are at the fourth Medics Rugby Challenge, the annual game between a Royal Marines XV and one from the Peninsula Medical School. The first game in 2009 was a draw, followed by a win for the Medics. Last year the Marines took the Button Cup with a convincing win, using their size and fitness to great effect in the last quarter of the game. With honours even, what does this year have in store? 2011 saw the biggest crowd so far, just short of 2500, and the event raised almost £25 000 for the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund. With the continued support of the local community and beyond, we are hoping to better that this year. Please stay after the game for the auction and visit our website w w w.medicsrugbychallenge.co.uk and support those who have supported us.

Not always an easy transition, especially when thrust upon them and not on their terms, each is coming to accept their new way of life. As time goes by, everyone has to adapt to change and ‘move on’, the theme of this year’s programme. Finally, thank you from those unfortunate enough to benefit from your generosity and for supporting this event and its cause. These informal gatherings are a great way to meet friends and colleagues, past and present, and keep in touch. The Medics Rugby Challenge will continue to be played on the Tuesday before Remembrance Sunday each year and next year’s game, here at Albion, will be on Tuesday 5 November 2013. If you have enjoyed this evening, please tell your friends and bring them along to next year’s game.

The conflict in Afghanistan, which began in 2001, continues to involve thousands of our servicemen and women. With 40 Commando Royal Marines presently deployed in Helmand Province, our thoughts are with them and their families. We must also remember those who have suffered life changing injuries, some of whom are here with us tonight, as well as those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. We are honoured to have members of the Royal Marine Band Service with us again this evening. Internationally renowned for the versatility of its Musicians and Buglers and the precision drill of its marching bands, fronted by the Corps of Drums, these men and women work closely with Royal Navy Medics and undertake casualty handling and patient administration when deployed. Some of our injured have now been medically discharged from the Corps and are learning a new way of life, as a ‘civvy’.

Surgeon Commander Anthony Lambert MSc MS FRCS (Gen Surg) Royal Navy Event Organiser

Team Supporter Once again, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Medics Rugby Challenge. This splendid event continues to go from strength to strength for which I am profoundly grateful to you, the spectators, for your steadfast support; and to Anthony Lambert, the event’s organiser-in-chief, for his inspirational passion for raising money to help those that have suffered in the line of duty.

Enjoy the match; and, as you do, may I pay tribute to Anthony and all of you here tonight for caring enough to support this most worthy cause. On behalf of the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund, I thank you for your concern and generosity.

2012 has been an auspicious year with both the Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics at the forefront of the National consciousness; both events having seen ‘Royal’ in the van of proceedings. For us Royal Marines, it has also been a particularly poignant year as we saluted the achievements and sacrifices of all those members of the Corps that fought in the Falklands Conflict some thirty years ago and then, just a few weeks ago, turned our thoughts and prayers to 40 Commando Royal Marines as they started the Corps’s last formed-unit deployment to Afghanistan. The last thirty years of operations in Northern Ireland, the Falklands, Sierra Leone, Iraq and Afghanistan have left deep wounds both seen and unseen. The Royal Marines and, indeed, the wider Naval Service Family have been put under relentless pressure. Forever changed by the experience, hundreds of returning Marines and Sailors and their families face long-term life-changing physical and mental health issues. During the last twelve months alone six Royal Marines have been killed on operations or training for operations and many more have received potentially life-changing injuries. As a Corps Family, we have no greater responsibility than meeting the long-term needs of each and every one of these brave Warriors who gave their all to secure our Country’s future. This seminal endeavour is only made possible by events such as the Medic’s Rugby Challenge.

Major General Ed Davis Commandant General Royal Marines

The Button Cup As last year, WATERCOOLED SURF is delighted to be the major sponsor for the “Medics Rugby Challenge”, this year in support of The Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund. We are pleased once again to present the BUTTON CUP as the now perpetual trophy for this important fixture, which we are sure will be an exciting and hard fought contest. As some will know, the cup is named in the fond memory of Malcolm Button, a friend and former member of our staff, whose enthusiasm for and life time involvement with the game of Rugby makes him a worthy candidate to be remembered in association with this worthwhile event. If he were here today I’m sure we would all enjoy his “erudite critique” of the match! Regrettably he is not here but his cup is. He would be very proud. Peter Adams

Defence Consultant Adviser Herrick 5, my first Afghan trip as an anaesthetist, MERT MO and clinical director seems a long way off now and much has since happened. Two subsequent tours (H9 & 14) have seen both tempo and injury severity increase and those coming in to the Trauma Hospital in Bastion cannot help but move the hardest of souls. The increase has however been matched by new improved drills, team training and equipment, not only out in the field but also in the hospital where even the most extremely injured patients have good chances of survival. Last year I was extremely proud to act as Deployed Medical Director there, overseeing a dedicated professional band of international medical staff dealing with all manner of injuries in any age group. And what have I learnt from these experiences to help me move on? Well, besides increasing my utmost respect for our boys and girls on the ground and being humbled by the sheer determination, courage and optimism of our injured, I have come to realise that life is there to live for and that we should be grateful for everything we do and have – as tomorrow it could all change. I’ve ticked off a few off my “50 things to do in your lifetime” list like half and full marathons and extreme offshore sailing etc and am looking for the next challenge. I have learnt the importance of reliable “mates” and the need to talk and in my new role as the Defence Consultant Advisor in Anaesthesia I feel that I have a good understanding of what I’m sending members of my cadre into and will hopefully be there to help them when they most need it. With the 2014 planned withdrawal from Afghanistan approaching I am not naïve enough to assume that nothing might replace this challenge but will be glad

to close this chapter safe in the knowledge that our teams will continue to deliver whatever comes next.

Surg Capt Andy Burgess RN

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Military Clinical Director I write this with great pleasure and admiration for what all our se r vice personnel have achieved in the past 11 years, but also from a perspective of moving on within the military family. Many of the our injured personnel face not only the unimaginable challenge of adapting to the sudden reality of moving from the role of the ultra fit fighting soldier to the injured serviceman/woman, but also the potential loss of the “family” where they saw themselves seeing out a long career amongst buddies of the same mind set.

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In the military we all have a “can do” attitude… some join brimming with this quality and others have it nurtured, but there is no doubt in my mind that it’s what we do best…. “We get things done”. In the civilian environment, where we as medics often work, it is notable to see the military medics attitude and abilities that mark them out from their civilian colleagues and raises everyone’s game, wherever they work. The military mindset is task oriented and all about getting the job done, well and with good humour. If I had the opportunities and authority, I would appoint ex service personnel throughout the NHS who would bring with them their personalities, people skills, “special methods of encouragement” and energies which give the British military its character. Now is a golden opportunity for British business and commerce to not only show their commitment to our injured servicemen (and those not injured), but also to give their companies a boost by

Surgeon Captain Steve Bree Military Clinical Director MDHU (Derriford)

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Herrick 15 and 16

HERRICK 15 and 16: Roll of Honour

Pte

Matthew

Haseldin

2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment

Pte

Matthew

Thornton

4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment

L/Cpl

Peter

Eustace

2nd Battalion The Rifles

L/Cpl

Richard

Scanlon

The Queen’s Dragoon Guards

David

Boyce

The Queen’s Dragoon Guards

Pte

Thomas

Lake

1st Battalion The Prince of Wales Royal Regiment

Rifleman

Sheldon

Steel

5th Battalion The Rifles

Sapper

Elijah

Bond

35 Engineer Regiment

Capt

Tom

Jennings

Royal Marines

Sqn Ldr

Anthony

Downing

Royal Air Force

Pte

John

King

1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment

Rifleman

Sachin

Limbu

1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles

Signaller

Ian

Sartorius-Jones

200 Signals Squadron

L/Cpl

Gajbahadur

Gurung

1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment

SAC

Ryan

Tomlin

2 Squadron RAF Regiment

Pte

Daniel

Wilford

3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment

Pte

Daniel

Wade

3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment

Pte

Christopher

Kershaw

3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment

HERRICK 15 and 16: Roll of Honour

Cpl

Jake

Hartley

3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment

Pte

Anthony

Frampton

3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment

Sgt

Nigel

Coupe

1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment

Capt

Rupert

Bowers

2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment

L/Cpl

Michael

Foley

Adjutant General’s Corps

Sgt

Luke

Taylor

Royal Marines

Cpl

Jack

Stanley

The Queen’s Royal Hussars

Sapper

Connor

Ray

33 Engineer Regiment

Guardsman

Michael

Roland

1st Battalion Grenadier Guards

Pte

Ratu

Silibaravi

23 Pioneer Regiment

Cpl

Andrew

Roberts

23 Pioneer Regiment

L/Cpl

Lee

Davies

1st Battalion Welsh Guards

Cpl

Brent

McCarthy

1st Battalion Welsh Guards

Capt

Stephen

Healey

1st Battalion The Royal Welsh

Cpl

Michael

Thacker

1st Battalion The Royal Welsh

Pte

Gregg

Stone

3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment

L/Cpl

James

Ashworth

1st Battalion Grenadier Guards

Cpl

Alex

Guy

1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment

HERRICK 15 and 16: Roll of Honour

Guardsman

Craig

Roderick

1st Battalion The Welsh Guards

Perran

Thomas

Royal Corps of Signals

Guardsman

Apete

Yuisovurua

1st Battalion The Welsh Guards

Andrew

Chesterman

3rd Battalion The Rifles

L/Cpl

Matthew

Smith

Corps of the Royal Engineers

Guardsman

Jamie

Shadrake

1st Battalion Grenadier Guards

Guardsman

Karl

Whittle

1st Battalion Grenadier Guards

Sgt

Lee

Davidson

The Light Dragoons BRF

L/Cpl

Duane

Groom

1st Battalion Grenadier Guards

Pte

Thomas

Wroe

3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment

Sgt

Gareth

Thursby

3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment

Sgt

Jonathan

Eric Kups

Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Capt

James

Townley

28 Engineer Regiment

Capt

Carl

Manley

Royal Marines

Cpl

David

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor

Royal Marines

Cpl

Channing

Day

3 Medical Regiment

Edward

Drummond-Baxter 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles

Cpl

Siddhanta

Kunwar

1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles

Through the Eyes of a Soldier They say they’ve got a thirty year plan, For this place called Afghanistan. A place I didn’t even know was there Until the Twin Towers dropped from the air. Now don’t get me wrong, when someone dies it makes me sad and upset, But for all the other lads who lost arms and legs, did we all forget? Now, what about the sacrifices these lads have made? The lads who have been injured, scarred and maimed? Lads whose lives have been changed in a second By these men in rags who are, no doubt, a force to be reckoned. A force who ran away scared, in 2001. Or were they just training and re-grouping for this Holy War, there upon? Now in 2009 there’s no doubting these fighters are for real, With fighting so intense there’s no chance of any peace deal. Now, when in Afghanistan there is much to consider; The rebuilding of the country goes to the lowest bidder. Do you think of the people, the place and want to leave a mark? Or do you think of keeping yourself and your mates alive, when things seem so dark? That’s what I was like: I didn’t give a f**k about the place or give the people a care, As long as by the end of my tour all my mates were still there. Don’t give me that ‘Queen and Counrty’ shit, it doesn’t wash round here. Thinking of them doesn’t reduce my fear. What keeps me safe and sound when I am on the ground Is the lads fighting beside me, all around. Because these are the lads who will get me safely home. That’s when I will discover my 1000 pounds in the bank, but I will need to get a loan. Yeah! That’s right! A 1000 pound a month for risking your life While at home for these corrupt politicians, thieving is rife. Politicians claiming back money and things that aren’t even theirs. Are UK troops the only ones paying taxes and fares? Politicians claiming back money for gardening and porn! These people don’t care about soldier’s families being ripped apart and torn. Because if these people did really care Then the lads would have the right kit and equipment out there. But instead lads’ lives are being daily lost All for the sake of what a helicopter costs. They don’t see what the families of men who have died go through.

Through the Eyes of a Soldier They may do the travels to the families and stop round for a brew, giving their ‘Deepest Sympathy’ and asking if there’s anything they can do? The visit won’t last long, and they will soon be on their way As the mother is struggling to keep a furious and angry father at bay. Anger and pain, deep inside The father says he wishes he instead had died. When the funeral is over and the weeks have past, The families are constantly reminded when on the news there’s been another bomb blast! Another family has been torn apart. I don’t even know the man but for me, its like a dagger through my heart Because it reminds me how close I came to seeing that same fate, For I was blown up; 3rd of February was the date. It was morning time, just a routine patrol. That’s when two bombs went off and my life was nearly stole. Lying there, bleeding to death, Very nearly taking my last breath. But let’s not dwell on me, I was one of the lucky ones and survived. Unlike many soldiers whose lives have been deprived. I used to believe it was right for us to be over there But not when this country’s government doesn’t even care. Soldiers dying doesn’t even make front page. This is the thing that sends me into a real rage! People don’t know what goes on over there on a daily basis, In this far away land oasis. But maybe that’s a good thing because what goes on over there isn’t nice. But the soldiers need more support, that’s my only advice. Now we are in a war that’s going to be hard to win. How long is it going to be until the government admit they f****d up and take it on the chin? How many soldiers are losing their lives? And there’s a growing number of lonely wives. And all because of this thirty year plan, For this place they call Afghanistan. A place I didn’t even know was there. But now I do … because of the scars I wear! Marine Andy Grant, 21 Liverpool

Hasler Company Hasler Company is based in HMS Drake, and is part of the Naval Service Recovery Pathway. Since its conception in 2009, we have seen 141 men and women assigned to the Company. They consist of 14 Royal Navy, 68 Royal Marines, 3 Army and 1 RAF. We have ranks from Mne to Lt Col and everything in between from all 3 services. The type of wounded, injured or sick service person varies from battlefield injuries sustained on operations, to serious injuries from training or other types of accidents, in addition to a variety of serious illnesses. To date, 46 of our ranks have been medically discharged and 9 have been returned to duty. Of the 46 who have left the service 2 are in full time education, 1 part time employment and the rest are all in full employment. Hasler Company supports the individual throughout their recovery pathway, including rehabilitation, re-training, education, adventure training and support from our care and co-ordination team.

In July, 37 members of Hasler Company travelled to Jersey for a week of beach based activities including surfing, swimming, kayaking, coasteering and of course, a few BBQ’s. This was mainly funded by ‘Holidays for Heroes Jersey’ who hosted us and ensured everything went smoothly. The week was a massive success and everyone got a great deal out of it, whether getting involved with the beach activities or just being on the beach with a mate chatting. Events like Jersey are only made possible by the generosity of the British public. Charity money pays for a huge amount of what Hasler Company provides, so please continue your support tonight and thank you very much for all that you do for our wounded injured and sick. Jim Morris WO II Sergeant Major

Hasler Company The Frontline Soldier

Peninsula Medical School I’m tremendously proud of our medical and dental students and welcome the annual challenge of meeting the Royal Marines quite literally on a “level playing field”…! Marines may be larger and fitter but students can be nimbler and quicker so I am hoping for tumbling Marines with students wrapped around their ankles! On a serious note we celebrate the close links between the services, the city of Plymouth, its university and health services and the opportunity for sporting action whilst raising money for a good cause. This year’s theme of “moving on” is appropriate for Plymouth University. We are moving on with our own medical and dental schools with an agenda of exceptional clinical teaching, strong social engagement and world class research. Where better to play this rugby game than adjacent to the Cumberland Centre where our dental students offer free care to the people of Plymouth and we have ambitious plans for student learning in a community setting. Good luck to both teams, have a great evening and enjoy the game! With best wishes Robert Sneyd Dean, Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine & Dentistry

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Peninsula Medical School RFC When the new Peninsula Medical School opened its doors in 2002, it did not take long for a sports-minded group of its students to start forming a rugby union team, subscribing to a tradition of “Medics Rugby” that can be traced back as far - in the case of Guy’s Hospital (London) - as the sport itself. Players based in Exeter and Plymouth, and subsequently Truro came together to play and compete as Peninsula RFC. With a small pool of players to choose from, a close bond held the team together; through defeats endured, battles fought, and small victories earned, the Squirrel spirit was forged. As the medical school grew and numbers swelled, success began to follow. By 2008 - the second season of having five full cohorts of players to choose from - PRFC was a match for any medics’ side in the country. Having despatched Birmingham in the semi-final, Peninsula came within a whisker of securing an astonishing victory over Cardiff in the final of the National Medical Schools Championship (NAMS), denied at the very last by a drop-goal after almost 120 minutes of play. While ultimately a cruel defeat, PRFC were suddenly not just on the map, but dining at the top table. While this has remained a high-water mark for the club, other significant achievements have punctuated its first decade. As well as victories in the NAMS Plate in 2006 and 2010, our biggest, and without doubt best-attended matches have been the first three editions of the Medics Rugby Challenge. Facing the Royal Marines head-on on the Brickfields turf has been a daunting prospect, but one from which the club has emerged with huge pride

and credit. An honourable and unexpected draw in the first encounter was eclipsed by an outstanding victory in the second. Rebuilding the squad after several departures, last season brought a first defeat. The 2012 side will be determined to prove that a year on the road has added enough steel to produce a more close-fought contest this time.

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Royal Marines Squad L/Cpl (Buckers) Buckley Position: 1 Unit: 42 CDO RM Height: 182cm Weight: 105kg Home: Wirral

Mne (Tractor/Farmer) Thurston Position: 5 Unit: RM Band Plym. Height: Weight: 110kg Home: Portsmouth

Sgt Taff Williams Team Manager Coach

Rank and Name:…Sgt Williams...….…… Unit:…Cdo Log Regt RM……… Known As:……Taff.. …..……………… Prop Position:……Team Manager.………

Mne Phil Wilson

Cpl Dom Maton

Mne Matt Warwick

HomePosition: Town:…………Swansea..……… Position: 4 3 Buckley…..….………… Rank Position: and2 Name:…LCpl Unit: Unit: RM Pool Unit: RM Pool Height:Unit:………42 Height: Height:Cdo 182cm RM………………….. Weight: Weight: 86kg Weight: 17st 3lbs Home: Tavistock Home: Staines Home: Plymouth Known As:. Buckers……………..............……… Position:…1……..…………………………… Cpl Andrew (Thomo)Thomas Mne (Theo) Theophanipes Mne Scott (Scotty) Puleston Height:.…182…………….……………..c Position: 6 Position: 8 Position: 7 Prop Unit: 42 CDO RM Unit: CTCRM Unit: Weight:……105………………….………. Height: 1.86m Height: Height: Weight: Weight: 92kg Weight: 105kg DOB:………08/01/82………..………… Rank and Name:…Mne Lyons…..….………… Home: Home: Plymouth Home: Cardiff Unit:…42 Cdo RM……………… Home Town:……Wirral………..…...……….…

LCPL Guy Glastonbury Position: 9 Unit: CTCRM Height: 174cm Weight: 76kg Home: Abercarn

Mne Nathan (Nath) Huntley Position: 10 Unit: 42 CDO RM Height: Weight: Home: Bristol nd

Mne Seta Raumakita Position: 13 Unit: 42 CDO RM Height: Weight: Home: Figi

Cpl Charles (Baz) Evans Position: 14 Unit: 43 CDO RM Height: Weight: 86kg Home: Cardiff

Mne Luke (Redders) Redman Position: 17 Unit: 43 CDO RM Height: Weight: 92kg Home: Newport

Team Manager

Known As:... Joe………..…….............. Mne Matt (Tish) Tichias Capt (Russ) Sayer Position:…1……..…………………… Position: 12 Position:11 Unit: RM POOLE Unit: HMS Drake Height:.…186…………….………… FOST Height: Weight: 97kg Height: 170cm Weight:……94………………….… Home:Plymouth Weight: 76kg Home: Whitstable DOB:………20/11/87………..… Row st Royal Marines 1 XV v Medical Home Town:……Southend-on-Sea.……

R Mne (Paddy) O’Gorman Mne Will Mclaren Rank and Name:…Capt Addison…..….…… Position: 15 Position: 16 Unit: Cdo Log Unit: CTCRM Unit:…42Hooker Cdo RM…………………….. Regt RM Height: 1.81m Height: 193cm Weight: 98kg Kn Weight: 85kg Home: Known As:... Tim………..……..............……… Home: Canterbury Middlesbrough Rank and Name:……Capt Evans- Jones…… Position:…4……..…………………………… Unit:………Land Warfare Scho SGT Matt Maddocks Josh Terry Height:.…184…………….……………..c Mne Tom (Waterboy) Worboys Known As:…………Teg..…………… Position: 20 Position: 18 Position: 19 Unit: 40 CDO RM Unit: Weight:……92………………….………. Unit: 42 CDO RM Position:………2…………..……… Height: Height: Height: Weight: Weight: Weight: 90 DOB:………02/11/82………..………… Height:.…170…………….………… Home: Home: Home: Cambridge Home Town:……Ambleside……….……….… Weight:……95………………….…

Capt James (Buckers) Buckley Position: 21 Unit: CTCRM nd Height: Weight: Home:

DOB:………01/10/80………..… Home Town:……………Bristol..………… CPL (Smalley) Small Position: 22 Unit: CTCRM Height: Weight: Home:

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Rank and Name:…Mne Scotthorne…..…… Unit:…42 Cdo RM…………………..K 23 Known As:... Dennis....……..............……… Position:…5…..……………………………

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Royal Marines 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Mne Will Mclaren Cpl Charles (Baz) Evans Mne Sete Raumakita Mne Matt (Tish) Tichias Capt Russ Sayer Mne Nathan Huntley LCPL Guy Glastonbury Lcpl (Buckers) Buckley Mne Phil Wilson Mne Dom Maton Mne Matt Warwick Mne (Tractor) Thurston Cpl Andrew Thomas Mne Scott Puleston Mne Theo Theophanipes

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Mne Paddy O’Gorman Mne Luke Redman Josh Terry Mne Tom Worboys Sgt Matt Maddocks Capt James Buckley Cpl (Smalley) Small

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George Davies John Hudson Finlay Brown Ollie Stanbridge Lee Paisley Charlie Kopec Morgan O’Flaherty Sean Heagney Logan McCallan George Barnes Jack Maynard Kyle Gallimore Henry Harcourt Ali ward Alex Dryden

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K. Eason James Womersley Rhys Martin Dan Higgs Sam Herbert Ben Norton Henry Daniels

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Match Medical Staff Dr Penny Atkinson Alison Morton

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Anthony Lambert Director of Rugby

Sean Heagney Position: 1 DOB: 26/02/89 Height: 180cm Weight: 88kg Home: London

Logan McCallan Position: 2 DOB: 24/6/91 Height: 178cm Weight: 84kg Home: Belfast

George Barnes Position: 3 DOB: 01/07/92 Height: 176cm Weight: 100kg Home:Bristol

Kyle Gallimore Position: 5 DOB: 05/03/90 Height: 1.94m Weight: 98kg Home: Braunton

Henry Harcourt Position: 6 DOB: 05/05/93 Height: 1.88cm Weight: 88kg Home: Norfolk

Morgan O’Flaherty Position: 9 DOB: 05/05/92 Height: 170cm Weight: 74kg Home: W. Malling

Charlie Kopec Position: 10 DOB: 17/03/92 Height: 180cm Weight: 87kg Home: London

Lee Paisley Position: 11 DOB: 02/12/89 Height: 180cm Weight: 74kg Home: Exeter

John Hudson Position: 14 DOB: 21/04/85 Height: 170cm Weight: 75kg Home: London

George Davies Position: 21 DOB: 18/10/87 Height: 180cm Weight: 84kg Home: Bridgend

PMS Squad

Finlay Brown Position: 13 DOB: 14/08/89 Height: 183cm Weight: 85kg Home: Coleraine

James Wormersley Position: 17 DOB: 09/06/90 Height: 184cm Weight: 84kg Home: Bath

Rhys Martin Position: 18 DOB: 29/12/89 Height: 174cm Weight: 74kg Home: Porth Cawl

Ben Norton Position: 21 DOB: 13/10/90 Height: 180cm Weight: 85kg Home: Oxford

Ali Ward Position: 7 DOB: 15/02/89 Height: 180cm Weight: 85kg Home: Brighton

Dan Higgs Position: 19 DOB: 07/05/86 Height: 190cm Weight: 90kg Home: Braunton

Jack Maynard Position: 4 DOB: 02/04/91 Height: 190cm Weight: 102kg Home: London

Alex Dryden Position: 8 DOB: 02/05/88 Height: 1.85m Weight: 96kg Home: Hampshire

Oliver Stanbridge Position: 12 DOB: 08/03/90 Height: 187cm Weight: 87kg Home: Bristol

K. Eason Position: 16 DOB: 04/05/80 Height: 180cm Weight: 86kg Home: Kent

Sam Herbert Position: 20 DOB: 21/10/85 Height: 174cm Weight: 76kg Home: Wiltshire

Henry Daniels Position: 22 DOB: 30/09/89 Height: 180cm Weight: 82kg Home: Winchester

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Devonport Services Under 16 Squad Charlie Evans No 1 Position: Prop Age: 15 Weight: 13st 7lb Height: 5’ 9”

Louis Baldry No 2 Position: Hooker Age: 15 Weight: 11st Height: 5’ 7”

Connor Bickford No 3 Position: Prop Age: 15 Weight: 14st 7lb Height: 5’ 6”

Kamil Samecki No 5 Position: 2nd row Age: 15 Weight: 13st 7lb Height: 6’ 3”

Devon Rhodes No 6 Position: Back Row Age: 15 Weight: 12st 7lb Height: 5’ 11”

Jacob Crossland No 7 Position: 2nd Row Age: 15 Weight: 9st Height: 6’

Kyle Holden No 9 Position: Scrum Half Age: 15 Weight: 9st 8 lb Height: 5’ 7”

Ben Harper No 10 Position: Fly Half Age: 15 Weight: 12st 5lb Height: 5’ 11”

Ben Rawle No 11 Position: Full Back Age: 15 Weight: 10st 3lb Height: 5’ 6”

Morgan Gilbert No 13 Position: Wing Age: 15 Weight: 8st 9lb Height: 5’ 6”

George May No 14 Position: Wing Age: 15 Weight: 11st 5lb Height: 6’ 1”

Ryan Gill No 15 Position: Wing Age: 15 Weight: Height: 5’ 6”

Aaron McFarlane No 17 Position: Hooker/ Scrum Half Age: 15 Weight: 9st Height: 5’ 5”

Marc Dalley No 18 Position: Centre Age: 16 Weight: 8st 13lb Height: 5’ 7”

Jayson Wilson No 21 Position: Fly Half Age: 15 Weight: 10st Height: 5’ 6”

Cameron Oliver No 19 Position: Wing Age: 15 Weight: 9st 11lb Height: 5’ 7”

George Price No 22 Position: Scrum Half Age: 15 Weight: 7st Height: 5’ 5”

Basil Babichev No 4 Position: 2nd Row Age: 16 Weight: 12st 5lb Height: 6’ 1”

Pat Steward No 8 Position: Scrum Half Age: 15 Weight: 11st 5lb Height: 5’ 11”

Connor Shahan Shields No 12 Position: Centre Age: 15 Weight: 12st 7lb Height: 5’ 9”

Aiden Finch No 16 Position: Prop Age: 15 Weight: 12st Height: 5’ 10”

Matt Primmer No 20 Position: Wing Age: 15 Weight: 11st Height: 5’ 10”

The Youth Match

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Ivybridge RFC u16’s

15 Chris Williams Ryan Gill FULL BACK 14 Callum Lloyd George May WING 13 Toby Evans Morgan Gilbert CENTRE 12 George Hamblin Connor Shahan Shields CENTRE 11 Kyle Turner Ben Rawle WING 10 Matt Skeemer Ben Harper FLY HALF 9 Tom Arnison-Denning SCRUM HALF Kyle Holden 1 Owen Sanford (Capt.) Charlie Evans PROP 2 Sharky Bennett Louis Baldry HOOKER 3 Adam Braim Connor Bickford PROP 4 Liam Johns Basil Babichev LOCK 5 Sam Luke Jayson Wilson LOCK 6 Sam Venn Devon Rhodes FLANKER 7 James Northcott Jacob Crossland FLANKER 8 Sam Pelling Pat Steward No. 8 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Dan Bailey Dan Cummings Elliott Houghton Harry Wood Dan Alford George Thompson

Referee Charlie Osborne

REPLACEMENTS REPLACEMENTS REPLACEMENTS REPLACEMENTS REPLACEMENTS REPLACEMENTS REPLACEMENTS REPLACEMENTS REPLACEMENTS REPLACEMENTS REPLACEMENTS

Assistant Ref 1 Neil Garrett

Aiden Finch Aaron McFarlaneSam Marc Dalley Cameron Oliver Matt Primmer Jayson Wilson George Price

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15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Match Medical Staff Dr Penny Atkinson Alison Morton

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Ivybridge Under 16 Squad Owen Sanford (Capt) Position: 1 Age 15 Height: 5ft 9ins Weight: 12st 7lb

Sam Luke Position: 5 Age 15 Height: 6ft Weight: 11st

Sharky Bennett Position: 2 Age 15 Height: 5ft 6ins Weight: 8st

Adam Braim Position: 3 Age 15 Height: 5ft 8ins Weight:10st 2lb

Liam Johns Position: 4 Age 15 Height: 5ft 10ins Weight: 11st

Sam Venn Position: 6 Age 15 Height: 5ft 11ins Weight: 11st 1lb

James Northcott Position: 7 Age 15 Height: 5ft 11ins Weight: 11st 6lb

Tom Arnison-Denning Position: 9 Age 15 Height: 5ft 10lb Weight: 9st 11lb

Matt Skeemer Position: 10 Age 16 Height: 6ft 2ins Weight: 16st 3lb

Kyle Turner Position: 11 Age 15 Height: 5ft 11ins Weight: 11st 6lb

George Hamblin Position: 12 Age 15 Height: 5ft 6ins Weight: 9st 3lbs

Toby Evans Position: 13 Age 15 Height: 6ft 2ins Weight: 11st 7lb

Callum Lloyd Position: 14 Age 15 Height: 6ft Weight: 10st 8lb

Chris Williams Position: 15 Age 15 Height: 5ft 7ins Weight: 9st 7lbs

Dan Bailey Position: 16 Age 15 Height: 5ft 10ins Weight: 10st

Dan Cummings Position: 17 Age 15 Height: 5ft 10ins Weight: 11st 7lb

Elliott Houghton Position: 18 Age 15 Height: 5ft 10ins Weight: 10st 2lb

Harry Wood Position: 19 Age 15 Height: 6ft Weight: 12st 5lb

Dan Alford Position: 20 Age 15 Height: 5ft 6ins Weight: 9st

George Thompson Position: 21 Age 15 Height: 5ft 11ins Weight: 10st 7lbs

Sam Pelling Position: 8 Age 15 Height: 6ft Weight: 13st

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From Marine to Civvy

From the moment I was awoken from my induced coma and was told the severity of my injuries, I knew my career in the Marines was over. Even though I knew all of this, when the day finally came for me to sit in front of the Medical Board, it all came as a shock. I already knew the answer before I stepped inside the door but for some reason, when I heard the officer sitting in front of me say the words “You are no longer fit enough to stay in the Royal Marines and it is best that you are medically discharged”, I felt a huge lump in my throat develop. I knew in my head that he was right. My body wasn’t the same any more. Being an amputee, as well as having other injuries, I would put the lads’ lives at risk rather than bring anything useful to the table. I would be

a liability. However, once I heard someone else say those words to me it was different. I suddenly felt the urge to disagree with him and prove that I was capable of staying in the Corps. Just for a few seconds, the thought of cracking a few press-ups and maybe a BFT (battle fitness test), to prove I was fit enough, crept into my mind. That was until I was thanked for my service and marched out of the room. That was it over. My career as a Royal Marine had come to a premature end and it felt strange. I had only served six and a half years of a career I thought I would serve at least twelve, maybe the full twenty-two! I was given a date that would be my last day of service and then had the task of thinking of something that I wanted to do.

From Marine to Civvy Luckily, while I was waiting for my last day of service, I had started talking in schools about some of my experiences in life and it had been really well received. Word had got around and I was being asked to speak at school leaversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; assemblies in front of 700 people and more. This is the point I thought, maybe this could be a career for me. I talk about my experiences in life so far and share a SMART strategy of coping with problems that arise in our daily life (Strength, Memories, Ambition, Respect, Total positivity). My presentations are not just about being injured by an IED (improvised explosive device) but about life in general. I lost my mum at the age of twelve, after she was diagnosed with Leukaemia, leaving behind my Dad, two little sisters and me. I speak openly about this part of my life, growing up and my reasons for joining the Marines. From Iraq, Afghan, being injured, then having to make the decision to have my leg amputated and on to some of the challenges since then. It has been good, not only to share my story but also to teach my coping technique for all problems and adversities.

This was hard. I had loved the tempo of life in the Corps, loved the physical needs, the travelling and pretty much everything about it. Since I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do this any more it would be pretty much impossible to replicate it.

From Marine to Civvy

Thankfully I have found something I enjoy doing as much as serving as a Marine. I h ave n ow s e t u p a we b s i te Andy Grant Motivation and I am speaking in schools, to the corporate world and youth offenders, to name just a few. I have even presented at Liverpool Football Club, which as a massive Liverpool fan has been unbelievable. An ironic story that Doc Lambert can take praise from is that when he did the amputation on my leg I had a Liverpool tattoo that read “You’ll Never Walk Alone”. After the Doc’s handy work the tattoo now reads “You’ll Never Walk”!!! This provides a few laughs at my talks! In this time of transition, it’s important for me to keep certain links as strong as possible.

The Medics Rugby Challenge is one of them. For me this night not only raises a lot of money that goes to help injured soldiers but it also acts as a reunion for people like myself who won’t see as much of the people who I have known for such a long time and keeps that Royal Marine connection. It’s vital that charities continue to be supported and equally important that events such as this can continue to give lads a reason to make the trip and catch up with friends. On that note I want to thank Doc Lambert, not only for doing both of these things really well but also for being an immense support in some of my darkest hours. NOT, however, for making my tattoo look gash! Andy Grant

YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE MIGHT BE IMAGINING THAT YOU CAN ACTUALLY HELP (believe us you can)

Together our challenge is to raise £6,000,000 by the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines in 2014. It goes without saying that we seek to support our wounded and injured in any way we can. But we also seek to improve the quality of life of those who are facing multiple tours in high threat environments and are so very often forgotten. And we continue this support long after our people have severed their formal links to the Corps. Sadly, we also provide a death grant to the next of kin of any member of the Corps who has died in service.

To find out how you can support us visit www.rmctf.org.uk or to make a donation now, text ‘MARINES’ to 70300 to donate £5* *This service will make a one-off £5 donation to the Royal Marines Association minus your mobile operator charges. The Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund is an Incorporated Registered Charity No. 1134205, Registered office: RM Corps Secretariat, Building 32, HMS EXCELLENT, Whale Island, Portsmouth PO2 8ER

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To Casualty and Back

I joined the Royal Marines in July 2006 and began a journey that has been both challenging and rewarding. After passing out, I was drafted to 45 Commando, based in Arbroath, Scotland. This is where my adventure really began ... We soon learned that we would deploy to Afghanistan in October 2008. Training started early and the build up for Herrick 9 involved numerous exercises and a Norway deployment, where we endured the freezing temperatures of the Arctic Circle, to prepare us for any challenge that may come our way when on tour. It was during this build up stage that bonds and close friendships were made, which

would be crucial to the success of our mission in Afghanistan. October 2008 was upon us and it was time to deploy. Herrick 9 was a tough tour for 45 Commando. Working within the Sangin area, it was our job to push the Taliban back and keep the locals safe. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe to say the Taliban were up for the fight and did everything they could to make our job difficult. Herrick 9 saw a rise in the number of IEDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (improvised explosive devices) being used by the Taliban to injure servicemen, or worse. On the 3rd of February 2009 we left the FOB (forward operating base) under the

To Casualty and Back cover of darkness for a routine foot patrol into the green zone. I was point man (first), clearing the route, when I set off a trip wire which was set up between two trees. Near a ditch and in the dark, it was impossible to see. This set off a daisy chain (string) of IEDs which hit myself and my cover man, Andy Grant who is also one of my best friends. What happened after this I don’t know as I took a bad hit to head and do not remember a thing after leaving the FOB that morning. After spending a week unconscious in Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham, I awoke to find I had fractured my left femur and almost every bone from my fingertips to elbow in my left arm. I had a severe wound to the back of my head and multiple shrapnel injuries. After many trips to the operating theatre and time spent recovering at home, I was able to move on to Hedley Court where I completed three admissions and received the best RI (remedial instruction) and physiotherapy treatment available. I made the decision after that to go back to 45 Commando and continue my rehab in Harden Troop. I felt it was mentally better for me to be near home with my family and friends, an attempt to feel “normal”. This helped me to recover more quickly, as the move away from Hedley Court gave me the encouragement I needed to feel I was moving on and getting fitter every day. In October 2010 I knew there was one thing left for me to do to close the door to the past year. I knew I had to go back to Afghanistan and complete a tour, not only for me but for my other oppo’s who

were injured on Herrick 9. I joined 45 Commando’s Mortar Troop and began training for Herrick 14. This is just what I needed - back with the lads and ready to complete my six month tour.

March 11th 2011 came quicker than you could imagine and I was on the flight back to the country I never thought I would step foot in again! The first time it really hit home that I was back in Afghanistan was when I saw the MERT (medical emergency response team) landing in Camp Bastion. I thought it was only two years ago that myself and Andy had been on that same MERT, battling for our lives. Luckily, Herrick 14 was the complete opposite of Herrick 9 and 45 Commando completed the tour with no fatalities. This was refreshing for me as I could see that everything my troop had been through back in 2008/2009 had not been wasted efforts. From what I could see the country had progressed massively. I was fortunate enough that I could overcome my injuries and I put his down to four main factors:

To TheCasualty Big Decision and Back Medical treatment from the lads on the ground all the way through to Selly Oak Hospital. The rehabilitation I received from Headley Court and 45 Commando. Personally, the most important factor was the support given by family and friends, particularly my then girlfriend, now my wife, Gemma, who from sitting at the end of my bed in Selly Oak Hospital for me to wake up, to changing my bandages daily and making sure I never missed an appointment. Then standing by me and supporting me through another six month tour of Afghanistan. She is definitely one of the strongest people I know.

The final one is I am a Royal Marine and always will be a Marine. It is in us to have determination, courage, cheerfulness in the face of adversity and unselfishness. Even though I was badly injured and my path did not take me down the one I had planned, it has made me the man I am today and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thank those who have helped me on my journey enough.

Troops on the Ground

From Marine to Student 2008 4th November 2030hours, F.O.B Gibraltar. We were on a night foot patrol. Chris asks me “Where is the last man of the section?” I double checked with my night vision and told him where the last man was. The full moon set the mood. I lowered my night vision and cracked on. I noticed a doorway and something didn’t seem right... Loud BANG!!! I hit the deck... I thought I was dreaming. Unfortunately reality sank in - I had become a casualty! A quick and efficient casevac (which felt like an eternity) and I’m back in the UK within 48hours. My stable condition was a true testament to the efforts of my comrades out in the field and the diligent medical team. The good news was that I still had my left foot. The bad news was, I was right footed. I had suffered a below the knee amputation and many fragmentation wounds. My journey to rehab had begun.

Learning to walk and run again at the age of 18, as oppose to 3, was a new challenge.

My time in rehab was a roller coaster of experiences that tested the mind and body. With the support from the military and parallel charities, they successfully had me fully immersed in their recovery program; I was surfing the sunny waves of Cornwall and climbing the foothills of the Himalayas with my opos (friends – ed). Headley Court was great at organizing trips and getting us involved with the recreational side of rehab. As great as these opportunities were, I could not take my eye off the inevitability that I would have to leave the military. On 12th March 2011 I was medically discharged from the Royal Marines. No training in the world could have prepared me for transition into civilian life. What do I do? Where do I go? All I had trained and hoped for all my life was at an end. I had to start fresh; a blank canvas. Fortunately for injured Royal Marines, Hasler Company came about and my prospects were not so gloomy. After leaving Hasler Company and the Royal Marines, I went back to my home town of Sheffield. I had been taught by the Corps to seize the moment, smile in adversity and just crack on! Structure was essential and until I had that structure again I was only ‘marking time’. It was vital to see an end goal and direction was key. Coming from the military everything was so regimented and everything had a target to reach, just like rehab. I took it upon myself to do what Bootnecks do best… PHYS (rehab style). I enrolled on a college course and began

From Marine to Student studying a National Diploma in Sport. From there I could start to forge my career once again, now that a goal was on the horizon and structure was added back into my life. It was then that I could turn my attention to getting confidence in being able bodied.

Overcoming new ventures and taking up sports I had not played before, built up the relationship between my mind and body resulting in a new found confidence, not only on the sports court but in everything I do.

Confidence was paramount in my recovery process. Any injury sustained that effects our mobility dents our confidence in areas we never knew. I believed Sport was key and although mentally I could achieve any goal, I felt restricted, my body was alien. I had never surfed before I was injured, yet now (in the words of Doc Lambert) I’m a pro!

It is only now that I can look back at the tapestry of experiences and utilize them into an entity that enables me to think positively and put that attitude into everything I do. The Corps values that were drilled into to me have given me the perfect foundation to overcome and adapt, setting me up to be the best. Since leaving the Royal Marines in 2011, I have completed a National Diploma in Sport and I now regularly compete in my favorite sports to a high level. Most of all it’s the confidence in my ability to be just as capable as I once was. The challenge now is to keep that momentum ‘moving on’. It’s a state of mind! Nikolas Gibbons

From Student to Doctor I am a graduate of the Peninsula Medical School (PMS). I spent all of my five years at university located within the South West, three of which were spent in Plymouth. The sensible option for me, in terms of starting my career as a doctor, was therefore to remain in Plymouth and begin my Foundation training amongst friends working in Derriford, a hospital with which we were all familiar with. Unfortunately, this plan failed as the vast majority of my mates thought best to apply further afield, only to have their dreams shattered. They eventually ended up in deep Wales, as far North possible without encroaching on Scotland, and rural Somerset where I’m told cider is consumed in equal quantities to water (much to my satisfaction). I therefore had to make the ‘big step’ to stay in Plymouth alongside just two other fellow PMS graduate friends, both of whom happened to be former PMS rugby club captains.

transition from medical school to becoming a junior doctor, there is unfortunately little that can prepare you for the shock experienced during your first days on the ward, working your first weekend or night shift, dealing with your first ‘sick’ patient or attending your first cardiac arrest. However, I am confident that sharing these experiences with those whom you are close to helps ease the unavoidable angst that comes with this career, irrespective of whether these are mates from medical school or colleagues who you will no doubt develop strong relationships with during your foundation years (in a purely platonic manner of course).

It was only as a result of a pure altruistic act from one of these friends that all three of us managed to graduate together. Two of us decided to study an intercalated degree between our fourth and fifth years of medical school. The other ‘esteemed ex-captain of the PMS rugby club’, so as he did not feel left out, selflessly repeated his fourth year of medical training (he failed! – ed), an act he now refers to as ‘intercalating in medicine’. He assures us he is a better doctor for this! I felt ready to start my career as a house officer. I studied hard at medical school, I had my mates alongside me and I would be working within a familiar environment. Although these factors helped ease the

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our students to shine as they cooked up a BBQ for the Marines and staff. Fresh Cornish mackerel, scallops, Cornish sausages and pasta salad were on the menu, all donated by our local suppliers, washed down with plenty of chilled bottled beer (Ooops! water of course!!!).

Earlier this year we met up with Surf Action (www.surfaction.co.uk) at an award ceremony in Newquay. After hearing Surf Action’s mission statement and seeing the passion and enthusiasm for their project, we immediately felt a connection between our two charities. With such similar objectives, it was a ‘no brainer’ for us to chat about working together.

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Cornish Wave III was to be an ideal opportunity to get things off the ground, an established annual event based in Polzeath when injured Royal Marines ride some narly waves! Putting a day together which would benefit some of the wounded and our young guys seemed ideal. Surf Action would provide the boards and surf tuition, Fifteen Cornwall would provide the food, the Marines would enjoy both! On Tuesday 12 June we headed to Polzeath beach where we were met by the Surf Action team and the injured Marines. It was truly humbling and inspiring to see combat amputees taking to the water learning to surf alongside our students, putting aside all barriers and living life to the max!! This really helped our guys view life with a different perspective. After an invigorating and totally knackering couple of hours in the ocean it was time for

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