Thomas Froggatt Memorial Match 2018

Egremont RUFC: Friday 28th December

 

The Egremont clubhouse was full to the rafters yet again for this annual favourite, which has now become firmly established as a highlight event in the Old St Beghian calendar.

Between them, Egremont and the ex-St Bees team managed to get a game of rugby for just over fifty players, an achievement which aptly demonstrated the popularity of both the event and the cause.

However, the charity most definitely did not extend onto the pitch, as both sides played out a fiercely competitive encounter in the fourth match of the series. The St Bees captain and team organiser Jonathan Garrod was absolutely delighted that his side finally broke its duck by taking the win by 17-12, with all the scoring coming in the last quarter of a hard-fought and enjoyable game.

Jonathan was, however, keen to point out that with no new young players coming through from the school, he is keen to receive future offers to play from Old St Beghians of all ages, not just those of Thomas’ era. OSB, and Egremont junior team coach, Katherine Donaldson, is also keen to continue to establish the women’s touch-rugby event, which made its first appearance this year and which she is hoping will go from strength to strength.

As ever on this occasion, the real winner was the designated charity ‘The Calvert Trust’ as the pitchside collection, raffle, auction and generous donations raised a magnificent £1100 on the day.

Thanks go to the Egremont club for hosting the event so well, in addition to the Old St Beghian players, families and supporters who congregated in such excellent numbers. The Froggatt family was once again quietly proud of an event which commemorates Thomas in such an appropriate style.

Could OSBs please note that, subject to confirmation, the next Thomas Froggatt Memorial Match is scheduled for
Saturday 28th December, 2019.

Huw Lewis and Stuart McNee.

 

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