Tag: Felix Payne
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Miss Turner: England, Harlequins and Hanworth Road
By Felix Payne and Jack Morris Earlier this year, we were very lucky to welcome Miss Turner as an amazing new rugby coach. She has had a stellar career in the sport, earning 59 caps for England and playing in 2 Rugby World Cups, before she ended her rugby journey with Harlequins before retiring in…
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Hampton and St John’s share points in thrilling contest
By Felix Payne On Saturday 6th December, the U12s rugby A team went up against a strong St John’s Leatherhead side at home. Hampton didn’t start the match with the intensity that would have liked, and St John’s nearly made some early breakthroughs. Thomas Fulford, under great pressure and on his own try-line, kicked a perfect…
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How the Red Roses have changed the game
By Felix Payne This year was one to remember for the England women’s rugby team. After 5 weeks of grit and determination, England came away with the biggest prize and honour in the sport: to be crowned world champions. This was a massive achievement for the players and all the staff behind the scenes, but…
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Hampton U12s run rampant in Friday frenzy
By Felix Payne On Friday, Hampton U12s played a home game against Caterham school. The first five minutes was very close, and Caterham nearly scored before Hampton took the lead with a try from Benny Bradley in the corner. Hampton gained momentum, scoring three more tries in quick succession, before Lawrence Schmidt made a great run…
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The Lynagh Brothers
By Felix Payne I first came across the Lynagh brothers when I saw a picture of Louis in the corridor, alongside a poster saying that he played for Harlequins. I remember being so amazed that less than a year ago, he was at this school. I was very interested in him, and when I saw…
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Finch soars as Hampton start season with win
By Felix Payne On Wednesday, the U12 basketball team faced a strong Southborough team. Hampton started the match brilliantly with a 3 pointer from Sebastian Finch, and this gave Hampton momentum, who after the first period were ahead. Both teams were great near the hoop and many of the points were scored by rebounds. For…
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Hampton secure close win against St Benedict’s
in RugbyBy Felix Payne On Friday 3rd October Hampton came up against St Benedict’s, a renowned rugby school. Hampton had a great start to the match, and without wasting any time, Finlay Clay scored a great try in the corner. Hampton had lots of momentum and threatened to score another, but St Benedict’s came back and ran…
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U12Bs Begin Rugby Season With Convincing Win
By Felix Payne It was on Saturday 20 September that the Under 12 Rugby Bs had their first fixture against RGS. It was a bit of a tough start, as Hampton were running up the slope, and they had not yet mastered the wet and slippery conditions. There were too many fumbles, and Hampton found…