
The curtain has officially fallen on the 2025/26 season as Richmond Rugby came together last night for the annual End-of-Season Awards Dinner, bringing an incredible campaign to a close.
More than 200 members, players, coaches, staff and supporters gathered to celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams from across the club. Awards were presented by Rob Powell, Ross Doneghan, Laura Martin, Graham Neden-Watts and newly appointed club president Jim Kottler in a fantastic atmosphere where cheers and celebrations flowed throughout the evening.
The winners of the 2025/26 awards were:
Simon Everton Memorial Cup - Under 5s
Paul Mervis Trophy - Nathan Cole
Heavies Foundation Biggest Heart Award - Laura Martin
David Buchanan Trophy (Prop of the Season) - Teddy Gibson
David Corben Cup (Biggest Contribution On and Off the Field) - David Massey
Head of Rugby Award - Sean Flynn & Will Taylor
Men's 1st XV Most Improved - Freddie Charles
Vikings Most Improved - Tom Howlett
Saxons Most Improved - Fin Hawes
Normans Most Improved - Luke Van Der Veen
Women's 1st XV Most Improved - Jade Betsen
Valkyries Most Improved - Angjela Nikaj
Nigel Griffiths Trophy (Under-22 Player of the Year) - Ethan Regelous
Vikings Coaches' Player of the Season - Archie Winchurch Beale
Saxons Coaches' Player of the Season - Rio Poleon-Henri
Normans Coaches' Player of the Season - Tiaan Bleeker
Valkyries Coaches' Player of the Season - Jay Badland-Shaw
Social Touch Rugby Player of the Season - Lizzie Hill
Heavies Player of the Season - Simon Lodder
Walking Rugby Player of the Season - Deborah Sage
Women's 1st XV Players' Player - Emma Mundy
Men's 1st XV Players' Player - Xavier Hastings
Men's 1st XV Coaches' Player of the Season - Jake Monson
Women's 1st XV Coaches' Player of the Season - Becci de Garston-Webb
Congratulations to all of this season's winners and thank you to everyone who contributed to another memorable year for Richmond Rugby.