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Trails End Camp Training A/SSgt R Slade-Jones SSgt M-J Brightey RAPTC v Farnborough
Calgary 7s
Both teams played their hearts out and socks off! The competition was erce throughout; the Warriors team had some success but were unlucky to not make the nal, and the Apostles nished 6th while scoring tries against top level 7’s competition. The nal xture of the tour was against Red Deer Titans, this was a tough test against a good out t. The game started fast paced and would remain like that for the full 80 minutes, much to the excitement of the large crowd of spectators who came out to support. The RAPTC managed to nish their tour on a high with a hard fought victory against the Titans, winning the xture 27-17. The post- match hosting was once again outstanding, Canadian hospitality saw the men well fed and watered and in return we once again provided the entertainment for the evening.
The club continues to keep team spirit high with a number of friendly xtures and community engagements, including the annual friendly prior to the Army v Navy. This year the team played Farnborough RFC, with great intensity and sportsmanship throughout. In a hard fought game played in great spirit, the RAPTC were victorious with Sgt (SI) C Meyhew RAPTC gaining man of the match with 3 tries. This xture is a great opportunity to get the team together prior to the Annual RAPTC Sports Dinner which once again saw the Rugby Club well in attendance. This year wearing our new club blazer, bringing some much needed style and air to the event. The RAPTC Rugby Club narrowly missed out on team of the year to RAPTC Golf; this has only added more fuel to the passion of the club to win this award next year. The RAPTC dinner recognised sporting achievements of the club and presented the following awards;
RAPTC Lifetime achievement award - Lt Col (Retd) Sheff Appleby RAPTC RFC player of the year - WO2 Gaz Osborne
RAPTC most improved player of the year - WO2 Paul Newton RAPTC RFC Chairman’s award - SSgt Martin-James Brightey RAPTC RFC President’s award - SSgt Rhydian Slade-Jones
Other 2016/17 RAPTC RFC achievements
went to the following team members:
SSgt Thomas Michael Chennell - 2017 Inter services champion WO2 Gareth Slade-Jones - 2017 Masters inter services champion SSgt Dean Bradley - 2017 Masters inter services champion
Capt Dave Boocock - 2017 Masters inter services champion (Team Manager)
SSgt Jordan Kerman - 2016/17 UKAF and Army Rugby League caps
Rocky Apostle Tour
Ice Cold Canoe trip
This year saw the club travel in force to the Army vs. Navy xture to support many players including Capt D Boocock, WO2 G Slade-Jones and SSgt D Bradley in the masters xture and Sgt T Chennell starting at scrum half for the seniors squad. Both the masters and the senior squad gained well-earned victories against the Navy.
This year has been a season of growth for the club, attendance at xtures has risen, recruitment is always improving and the results are re ecting the hard work and dedication of the team. This year