Tag: Josh Bartholomew
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OH Matt Hamilton wins Boat Race with Oxford Lightweights
By Josh Bartholomew Former rower and pupil Matt Hamilton OH (2018) helped Oxford’s Lightweight crew to victory over Cambridge in the Boat Race on Sunday. Hamilton, who studies Biochemistry at Oriol College, was rowing in his first Boat Race since joining Oxford in 2018. The OH enjoyed a successful junior rowing career at the school,…
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Founders’ Day Sevens: Hampton’s successful cup-run
By Josh Bartholomew Hampton avenged last season’s defeat in the final of the Founders’ Day 7s with a stunning victory over Cranleigh, but how did they get there? Hampton 26-17 St. Benedict’s Hampton kicked-off the tournament with a comfortable 26-17 win over St. Benedict’s. It didn’t take long for the home team to be ignited…
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Hampton overwhelm Cranleigh with destructive final performance to win Founders’ Day Sevens
By Josh Bartholomew Hampton’s 1st VII kickstarted their Sevens season with a triumphant victory in their home tournament, beating Cranleigh 31-12 in the Founders’ Day Sevens final to win their own 7s tournament. After winning all four group matches, tries from Joe Sykes, Ethan Knight, Jamie Benson and Aidan Barry were enough to help Hampton to…
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U6th cricketer Blake Cullen awarded Middlesex CCC academy contract
By Josh Bartholomew 1st XI all-rounder, Blake Cullen, has secured a Middlesex academy contract. After making his debut for Middlesex’s 2nd XI as an U15 in 2017, Cullen has made 21 2nd XI appearances across all formats. It marks the end of a successful spell for Cullen – after appearing in England U19s’ tri-series against…
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Former pupil Gwilym Bradley selected in Wales U20 team to play Ireland
By Josh Bartholomew Gwilym Bradley OH (2019) has been selected on the substitutes’ bench for Wales U20 in Ireland this weekend. Bradley, who can play across the back-row, will wear the number 20 shirt and look to make an impact in the latter stages of the game as a replacement. Bradley’s U20 debut marks a…
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1st XV fly-half Jamie Benson selected for England U18s
By Josh Bartholomew Hampton and Harlequins fly-half, Jamie Benson, has been selected for the England U18 squad. Despite still being an U17, Benson’s impressive performances for Hampton during the Champions Trophy cup run, as well as the starring role he’s played for Harlequins during the U18 Academy League, have caught the eye of the England…
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Former HSC Editor Will Kelleher nominated for Rugby Writer of the Year award
By Josh Bartholomew Daily Mail rugby journalist – Will Kelleher OH (2010) – has been nominated for the Rugby Writer of the Year award by the Sports Journalists’ Association. Kelleher, who edited the Hampton Sports Chronicle in 2010, has forged a successful career at the Daily Mail since leaving the school, travelling to a Lions…
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Hartikainen helps London Irish U18s to Academy League final
By Josh Bartholomew 1st XV back Jesper Hartikainen helped ensure the London Irish U18 squad’s place in the Premiership Academy League final after a convincing 19-47 victory over Exeter in Truro. Hartikainen, who starred at outside-centre for the 1stXV on their run to the Champions Trophy semi-final, scored six tries in six games for the…
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Cullen makes World Cup debut in defeat to West Indies
By Josh Bartholomew Upper Sixth student Blake Cullen made his U19 World Cup debut for England in a frustrating defeat to the West Indies on Monday. Cullen, who took part in a tri-series against India and Bangladesh for the U19s last summer, took 3/25 in a warm-up match against Afghanistan last week to cement his…
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Champions Trophy semi-final: Tenacious Hampton beaten at the death by devastating late Rugby try
By Josh Bartholomew Sometimes, words can’t quite describe the drama on a sporting field. This was certainly one of those occasions. In the closing minutes alone of this Champions Trophy semi-final, the pendulum swung back-and-forth, back-and-forth – to Rugby, to Hampton, to Hampton, but the crucial blow was the final one, and it was Rugby’s,…
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Champions Trophy semi-final: Live Updates
By Josh Bartholomew Hampton’s 1st XV are today playing at Rugby School for the chance to reach the Champions Trophy final. It’s been a phenomenal effort so far from the team to get to a national semi-final, and they’ve travelled to the Midlands with high hopes of returning with victory. The game will be live-blogged…
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Champions Trophy semi-final: 1st XV head to the home of the sport in search of history
By Josh Bartholomew For the 1st XV, today’s Champions Trophy semi-final at Rugby School represents more than just the opportunity to play at the home of the sport – it’s the chance to do what no Hampton rugby team has ever done before and reach a national final. Reaching a semi-final isn’t entirely unusual for…
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Champions Trophy semi-final: 1st XV captain Theo Johnson talks to HSC
By Josh Bartholomew Ahead of the 1st XV’s national semi-final on Wednesday, HSC caught up with the team’s captain: talismanic prop, Theo Johnson. How has the season gone so far? It’s gone pretty well so far. We are currently unbeaten at home, despite the 12-12 draw against Berkhamsted last weekend, which was mainly due to…
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Hampton ease past Uppingham to set up Champions Trophy semi-final
By Josh Bartholomew Fly half Jamie Benson inspired Hampton’s 1st XV to a 27-7 victory over Uppingham with a dominant first-half performance to progress to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy. Tries from backs Aidan Barry, Pat Silcox, Rory Carr and Dan Finlay ensured Hampton’s place in the next round, where they’ll face either Wellington…
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Champions Trophy Preview: Hampton host Uppingham for a semi-final berth
By Josh Bartholomew After a thrilling 38-0 victory at Berkhamsted last month, the 1st XV will today host Uppingham School for a place in the Champions Trophy semi-finals. The team have managed to battle through a tough start to the season – losing to Cranleigh and Tonbridge – and are now competing with the very…
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1st XI cricketer Blake Cullen selected for England U19s
By Josh Bartholomew Hampton 1st XI seamer Blake Cullen has been called up by the England U19 squad for their winter tour of the West Indies, where the team will take part in a tri-series with the host nation and Sri Lanka. Cullen, who bowls medium-fast and is a hard-hitting batsman, played for the national…
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1st XV progress to Champions Trophy Round of 16 with win over Tonbridge
By Josh Bartholomew Hampton’s 1st XV beat Tonbridge 24-15 with a professional performance to progress to the Round of 16 stage of the Champions Trophy. Tries from Jesper Hartikainen, Alex Taylor and Luke Greenall as well as nine points from the boot of Jamie Benson ensured the 1st XV’s place in the second round, where…
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Louis Lynagh makes professional Harlequins debut in Premiership Rugby Cup
By Josh Bartholomew Former 1st XV captain Louis Lynagh (OH 2019) made his Harlequins debut off the bench in their Premiership Rugby Cup win over Bristol Bears on Friday night. Lynagh, who played for England’s U16 and U18 teams, was offered an academy contract at the Stoop upon leaving school last summer and has begun…
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OH Cole Campbell wins Surrey Championship with East Molesey
By Josh Bartholomew Former 1stXI batsman Cole Campbell (OH 2018) helped East Molesey CC to their first Surrey Championship Premier Division title since 1980. The Surrey Championship’s top tier features many county and international players, and this year saw Reece Topley, Tom Bruce, Sam Curran and Jade Dernbach among many others turning out for their…
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OH Alex Lundberg: I just want to be playing rugby
An exclusive interview with Josh Bartholomew, Online Editor It’s the most wintry of winter days when we meet in mid-December – the rain is pouring, temperatures are close to freezing and Alex Lundberg’s hair is in a wet mop across his face having just beaten Richmond in the Championship Cup. Yet still, the Old Hamptonian…
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Blazing a Trail: Ben Ward’s journey to the top of Championship rugby
An exclusive interview with Josh Bartholomew, Online Editor Ringfencing the Gallagher Premiership is the debate which plagues English rugby. Its supporters say that it would aid youth development in creating greater opportunities; its critics think that it needlessly inhibits the dreams of lower-level clubs. Old Hamptonian and Ealing Trailfinders Director of Rugby Ben Ward is…
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Zafar Ansari: “I’m happier now than when I played cricket”
An Exclusive Interview with Josh Bartholomew, Online Editor Zafar Ansari is talking about his new job. “On a day to day basis I think I’m a happier person, so in that sense, I don’t regret making the switch”, he says. It’s a startling, inconceivable assertion, and I don’t believe him. How could any job make you…
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Back in the swing: Roland-Jones returns from injury
By Josh Bartholomew, Online Editor Old Hamptonian cricketer Toby Roland-Jones has enjoyed a successful return to professional cricket after almost two years out with a back injury. The Middlesex seamer has taken nine wickets in five games this season, including figures of 4/45 against Oxford MCCU earlier this month. Two seasons ago, Roland-Jones broke into…
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U6th pair face-off in international U19 match
By Josh Bartholomew, Online Editor Louis Lynagh and Gwilym Bradley, the 1st XV captain and vice-captain respectively, played against each other for their international teams. Lynagh started on the wing for England despite hefty competition from players with a year’s experience in professional rugby. Bradley, playing for Wales, was selected in the openside-flanker jersey despite…
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Composite U14/15 XI take part in UAE cricket tour
By Josh Bartholomew, Online Editor A composite team of U14 and U15 cricketers has been representing Hampton on tour in the UAE. The tour, which also took place last year, sees Hampton compete against fellow touring sides. Hampton’s first game was against Skinners’ School, who they beat by 22 runs thanks to a strong bowling…
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U16s turn out for professional rugby clubs as season draws to a close
By Josh Bartholomew, Online Editor Six Hampton U16 rugby players – David Ellis, Jack Slaney, Matt Le Moign, Rupert Reddish, Lucas Mangham and Joe Sykes – were part of London Irish Academy’s squad to play in the Birmingham Festival last Sunday. Ellis, Slaney and Le Moign, along with fellow Hamptonian Tim Lamming, played against Harlequins…
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ESFA: What they said
By Josh Bartholomew, Online Editor Mr Mills: “I’m delighted with the outcome. It was a tense, tight game. Both teams worked extremely hard. I did feel in the second-half that we had some momentum, but we didn’t quite capitalise on that. Huge credit as well must go to Repton for making it such a good…
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ESFA: How the game was won
By Josh Bartholomew, Online Editor Tactics Tactically, Mr Mills, Mr Burke and the Hampton team played a blinder. At times, Hampton were being overrun in midfield. The solution? Bring on QPR academy representative Stathis Kalathias into the middle of the park, moving Louis Instrall to the wing. There was a moment in the first-half where…
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1st XI crowned national champions with tense ESFA final victory over Repton
By Josh Bartholomew, Online Editor In reaching the ESFA final the 1st XI were already record breakers, but with this thrilling victory over Repton they have ensured their place in the annals of Hampton history. Roared on by a 700-strong travelling support, the team showed resilience to bounce back from behind to win the school’s…
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Taming of the Shrewsbury: 1st XI head North dreaming of glory
By Josh Bartholomew, Online Editor Well then. A national final. Hampton’s 1st XI will tomorrow play in the school’s first-ever ESFA (English Schools Football Association) final after exuberant anticipation in the past few days across the school: posters of the team and Mr Mills ‘the tactician’ have been splayed across the corridors; chants with questionable…
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ESFA: Your exhaustive guide to Hampton’s Heroes
By Toby Booker and Josh Bartholomew Ahead of Hampton’s first ever ESFA final in Shrewsbury on Tuesday, two of our writers have profiled the 1st XI’s wider squad to give you unparalleled insight into the team. Goalkeepers: Ollie Roach Though the resemblance with Loris Karius is uncanny, thankfully the similarities stop there. A lofty presence…
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Youth Round-up: 7s and KCS Wimbledon
Our younger sportsmen have enjoyed a typically busy week – the footballers faced KCS Wimbledon, while the rugby players have been in 7s action after the standard season drew to a close. Rugby U14s secure plate victory with final win over hosts Warwick The team Hampton very early but in high spirits after success last…
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Lynagh called up by England U18s for France clash
By Josh Bartholomew, Online Editor Hampton’s Rugby Captain, Louis Lynagh, has been called up by England U18s for their Six Nations game against France later this month. Lynagh, who was England’s vice-captain in their U16 fixture against Wales two years ago and has since been selected for numerous national age-grade squads, enjoyed a successful season…
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Extra-time winner sends plucky 1st XI to national final
By Josh Bartholomew, Online Editor Photos by Toby Booker 364 teams packed with the nation’s brightest young footballers entered this ESFA Cup competition in September, and now only two remain. Hampton are one of them. In reaching a national semi-final, Mr Mills’ 2018/19 squad were already school-record breakers, but they will now be written into…
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U16s bounce back from early loss to win Worth 7s Plate
By Josh Bartholomew, Online Editor Hampton’s U16 VII beat St. Paul’s School 14-12 in the Worth School 7s Vase final to secure vital silverware heading into the national tournament at Rosslyn Park later this month. The team began well, beating traditional rivals Dulwich 12-5 thanks to a well-taken double from back Joe Sykes. Next, the U16 VII…
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Hampton beaten in Founder’s Day Sevens final despite strong performance
By Josh Bartholomew Hampton’s 1st VII narrowly missed out on Cup victory at the Founder’s Day Sevens, falling to a strong Cranleigh side in the final of the opening tournament of the season. Hampton were placed in a challenging group, but started encouragingly, sealing a 26-14 victory over Caterham with a fine late try from…
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Late Whitgift tries help overcome U16A resistance
By Josh Bartholomew Hampton’s U16A team lost 25-14 to Whitgift despite a strong start to the match. In Saturday’s only game after all other fixtures had been cancelled due to snow, Hampton began well but fell behind when Whitgift’s winger scored in the corner. Hampton’s pressure continued, and this time they were rewarded for their efforts as scrum-half Joe Sykes sniped to score in…