OMRFC

OMRFC Season 2019/20

OMRFC V Ealing 21st March 2020 12.30pm Headstone Lane, Harrow

Old Millhillians Rugby Club is an institution currently driven by ambitious and talented players. Both the 1st XV and the 2nd XV have made stunning starts to the season, and are playing crisp and exciting rugby. The 1st XV in particular has benefited from a drive to raise standards; pressure for places from new members and 2nd XV players hungry for game time has facilitated this.

Skipper Oli Avent continues to set the benchmark, backed up by former Captain Sam Askham and Vice Captain Joe Wray. We were sorry to lose James Roycroft to a dislocated knee in our victory over Chess Valley, and wish him a swift return. Nick Shield returns this season to anchor the scrum and Chris Jewel Clark and Ralph Murduck provide ballast from the engine room.

Our back line is laced with exciting and dangerous players characterised by a high skill level and a willingness to attack from any field position. Oli Avent and Brad Abrahams provide the vision and the skills, guys like Dan Conway, Will Samler and George Fenton the firepower and pace to finish. With recruitment continuing as a major priority, we are looking to build a squad of players who can either play the piano or move the piano, as circumstance demands. We are extremely lucky to enjoy the support of senior OMs, which has ensured we continue to enjoy the use of Allianz Park as a first class training facility, and this has also assisted us in securing the services of former OMRFC player and first class coach Will Wheeler. Will’s vision of what is possible for our club chimes perfectly with that of the senior playing group, and the club administration. We are united in pursuing our goal of playing our rugby in higher leagues, and we hope to provide good value for our supporters and our sponsors - many thanks to Regal Homes, Chase and Partners, Support Tree, The Office Group, Rugby World Titians and Alan Day VW – your support is essential!

Our club is a valuable and iconic London Rugby Club- founded in 1878, we have produced four British and Irish Lions, four Presidents of the RFU, and 13 international rugby players for England, Scotland and Wales. Our home ground is the amazing Headstone Lane and we are working hard to provide a unique match day experience for our spectators to enjoy. With innovative ideas such as our fireworks and family day we seek to expand and broaden our support base. Please take the opportunity to visit us on match day – we promise good food and a warm welcome, exciting and competitive rugby and an incredible post match atmosphere in our stunning bar.

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