Thought someone might be interested in this photograph of a commemorative stone at Twickenham. If anyone is interested it’s on the Richard J Hill section. It was put there by my family to celebrate my long connection with the club starting in 1957 and ending with my last game as skipper of Bernard McGinnity’s team playing the club [skipper Colin Hillet] in 1975.
I was Club Captain for 4 seasons in the glory years, leading the team to victory against Worcester only to be defeated in the semi-final against West Midlands Police Force. It didn’t help that day when faced with a side containing international players our normal lovable prop Dave Boyle laid out the Police hooker in the first set scrum and promptly was given his marching orders by referee John Burgum.
It’s so good to see the club literally rising from the ashes and best wishes for the future.
Kind regards
Graham Hickman
Club Captain
1969 – 1973
We’re always keen to share the stories of our former players, from any generation. If you have a memory you’d like to share please get in contact with the club at [email protected].
Hi Graham,
Have just been chatting with my old mate Geoff Allen and thought I would take a look at the website – and there you were.
Hope you remember me. Flyhalf – with my old school partner Mr Hillet at 9. My first entry to your 1st team was as a young lad (Tom Rowland colt) on Easter rugby tour playing against Stoddart and Pitt in the West Country. We won.
I played in the game you mentioned above and remember the Dave Boyle incident. Looked accidental from No10 🙂
I hope life has treated you well. You were off to Cornwall way back then, if I recall correctly.
All the best to you and yours
Hi Phil, thank you for your comment. Its great to hear that players are keeping an eye on the club. We’ll get your comment sent to Graham to make sure that he sees it.
We’re always after player’s memories to share on the website, so would you be able to email [email protected] with a story (and photo) and we’ll get you added on here.
Many thanks, Karl.