Josh Bartholomew OH (2021) was HSC’s Editor in Chief during 2019-2021. Josh designed the website in October 2018.
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 … Continue Reading Hampton ease past Uppingham to set up Champions Trophy semi-final
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 … Continue Reading Champions Trophy Preview: Hampton host Uppingham for a semi-final berth
By Josh Bartholomew Hampton’s 1st XV competed brilliantly to come close to reaching the Cup final at the St. Joseph’s College Festival against fellow top rugby schools. After a frustrating … Continue Reading 1st XV perform resiliently to impress at St. Jo’s Festival
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 … Continue Reading 1st XI cricketer Blake Cullen selected for England U19s
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 … Continue Reading 1st XV progress to Champions Trophy Round of 16 with win over Tonbridge
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. … Continue Reading Louis Lynagh makes professional Harlequins debut in Premiership Rugby Cup
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 … Continue Reading OH Cole Campbell wins Surrey Championship with East Molesey
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 … Continue Reading OH Alex Lundberg: I just want to be playing 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 … Continue Reading Blazing a Trail: Ben Ward’s journey to the top of Championship rugby
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 … Continue Reading Zafar Ansari: “I’m happier now than when I played cricket”
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 … Continue Reading Back in the swing: Roland-Jones returns from injury
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 … Continue Reading U6th pair face-off in international U19 match
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, … Continue Reading Composite U14/15 XI take part in UAE cricket tour
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 … Continue Reading U16s turn out for professional rugby clubs as season draws to a close
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 … Continue Reading ESFA: What they said
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 … Continue Reading ESFA: How the game was won