Category: Summer 2021
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First XI insider: The longest pre-season in history
In the first instalment of our new series, First XI goalkeeper Oscar Murphy gives HSC an insight into the senior squad’s season preparations.
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OH Louis Lynagh signs Harlequins contract extension
Harlequins academy star, Louis Lynagh OH (2019), today signed a contract extension with the Gallagher Premiership side, confirming his long-term future in South-west London.
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OH Dave Travis: ‘Commonwealth Gold helped me go up a level’
HSC’s Deputy Online Editor, Sam Colvine, catches up with Dave Travis OH (1964), a Commonwealth Gold medallist.
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European championship gymnast Rex Booth: ‘All the training was worth it when we won a silver medal’
Vishal Saha meets Hampton Fourth Year student and European-level gymnast, Rex Booth
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From Olympic Gold to Hanworth Road: Mr Cross speaks to HSC
JAYDEN ONI: From claiming an Olympic Gold medal at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles to becoming a current history teacher and coach at Hampton, Mr Cross has had a successful life so far – a vivid story to tell. In his youth, Mr Cross never thought that his delicate rowing talent would ever lead…
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Youth Roundup: Aldenham and Bradfield
Y Football | U12As beat Aldenham School in 10 goal thriller Hampton 6-4 Aldenham With the Headmaster watching on from the sidelines, the U12A football team were able to out score Aldenham School, defeating them 6-4. Here’s what the Headmaster had to say: I enjoyed watching the U12As play last Saturday morning against Aldenham School,…
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From Twickenham Stadium to Hampton School: History teacher Dr Dixon talks rugby to HSC
By James Eggleton | From the Hampton History department to the corridors of Cambridge and playing at Twickenham, Dr Dixon’s past is an amazing story. The Cambridge rugby player found his love for rugby at the age of 12 years old, his main attribute being his strength. However, his passion for rugby never got in…
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U18s draw with Bradfield in pulsating friendly clash
Bradfield 2-2 Hampton By Maxi Grindley Hampton’s U18A team played out a thrilling draw with Bradfield’s First XI, which ended in a 2-2 stalemate. After a tricky start, Hampton took the lead against the run of play, when Haris Williams emphatically finished at the back post after a swift counter-attack. Bradfield had much of the…
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Positives to take for U14A despite loss to Royal Russell
By Omer Demiral | Royal Russell 3-1 Hampton | The Hampton U14A team lost 3-1 away to Royal Russell in a very tough game. Coming off of a 3-0 win in their season opener against Bede’s, Hampton’s U14A’s were looking to gain a winning streak. The game started in a chaotic manner. The ball was…
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U18 beat Aldenham with late Omaar winner
By Maxi Grindley Aldenham 1-2 Hampton Hampton U18 beat their Aldenham counterparts 2-1 on Saturday, despite the torrential rain. Competing as individual year-groups rather than a whole senior squad due to COVID restrictions, the U18s continued their strong start to the season. After a nervous opening period, Hampton striker Alasdair Bolling bagged the opener with…
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Youth Roundup: Grey Court and St. George’s
Football Hampton U13As clinical in 2-0 win against strong Grey Court outfit On Saturday 26 September, Hampton’s U13A team played against Grey Court in their first game of the new School year, winning 2-0 with a strong performance away from home. Having not played together since last season’s Surrey Cup semi-final win, which was over…
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Former Captain of Rugby Louis Lynagh makes Premiership Rugby debut for Harlequins
By Josh Bartholomew Louis Lynagh OH (2019), Hampton’s Captain of Rugby in the 2018-19 season, made his Premiership Rugby debut from the substitutes’ bench on Sunday in a 26-32 win over Leicester Tigers, replacing Aaron Morris after 45 minutes. Lynagh, who played for England U18, was challenged with the task of tackling Fijian winger Nemani…
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U13B play out pulsating stalemate with Grey Court
By Jayden Oni | Grey Court 0-0 Hampton Hampton’s U13B team played out a thrilling match at Grey Court, though neither team were able to break the deadlock in a 0-0 game. For the majority of the first half, Hampton and Grey Court had an even amount of possession; both teams had chances. Though, Hampton…
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Christian hat-trick helps U15A to victory over Grey Court
By Josh Hood Hampton 6-1 Grey Court The Hampton U15A team comfortably beat Grey Court School 6-1 at home, after a thorough performance, helpfully aided by a hat-trick from Hayden Christian. Having not played together in over six months, the new Hampton U15As took to the pitch once again on Saturday morning against a strong…
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Early misfortune sees U17A fall to Harrow
By Billy Hutchings | Harrow 1-0 Hampton | Hampton’s U17A team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Harrow in their third game after the restart of school football with the team narrowly missing out on taking something away from the windy affair in North London. Despite a sharp start from Hampton, Harrow struck relatively early on…