2021/22 Squad Announcement
After 18 long months we're delighted to be back to competitive matches, starting with a trip to Henley. Behind the scenes the team have not stopped working since March 2020. A big thank you to all of the players and coaches for the efforts that have been put in through various lockdowns and in dealing with all the challenges COVID has presented, everyone should be very proud of the work to date.
A few people must be mentioned specifically:
Jordan Harris and the medical and S&C team, working in challenging circumstances to ensure we did everything to manage our COVID response while still delivering one of the best medical teams in the country.
Dan George who joined as Head Coach during the first wave of COVID and for nearly 18 months has been unable to take charge of a match. He has led the coaching team and squad through every challenge and ensures we're in the best possible shape going into this season.
Bruce Millar who through his 17th and 18th seasons with the 1st XV has provided all of us with the benefit of his wise counsel and experience.
Well done and thank you to everyone involved... without further ado, please welcome our squad for 2021/22.
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Aaron Bello Alex Noot Alex Ricci Andrew Nurse Ashley Illston Ben Charnock Ben Davies Chris Napier Chris West Conor Austin Dan George Dan Watt |
Elliot McPhun George Kingswell-Watts Greg Lound Guy Butterworth Harry Betts Harry Cavlan Harry Samuel Jacob Vialou-Clark Jacques Hladkyj Jamie Davies Jarryd Sage Jo Terry-Brown |
John Kenward Johno Wicks Jonathan Kerr Jordan Butcher Jordan Evans Kadeem Collins Kaleem Niazi Kay Minkiewicz Kaz Henderson Lewis Melton Luke Barber Matt Harris |
Matt Ramzan Michael Hogan Mike Bond Morgan Thompson Nico Defeo Ollie Brown Rhys Verley Sam Jones Tom Mills Tom Petty Tom Stileman Zaki Chamnaoui |
Management
Dan George
Head Coach
James Osborn
Director of Rugby
Bruce Millar
Performance Director
Greg Lound
Coach
Gareth Hatherley-Hurford
Coach
Simon Atkinson
Manager
Jordan Harris
Head of Medical
Chris Tubb
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Lucy Day
Physiotherapist
Squad
Aaron Bello
Back
Alex Noot
Back
Alex Ricci
Back
Andrew Nurse
Back
Ashley Illston
Forward
Ben Charnock
Forward
Ben Davies
Back
Chris Napier
Forward
Chris West
Forward
Conor Austin
Back
Dan Watt
Back
Elliot McPhun
Back
George Kingswell-Watts
Forward
Greg Lound
Back
Guy Butterworth
Back
Harry Betts
Forward
Harry Cavlan
Back
Harry Samuel
Forward
Jacob Vialou-Clark
Forward
Jacques Hladkyj
Forward
Jamie Davies
Back
Jarryd Sage
Back
Jo Terry-Brown
Forward
John Kenward
Forward
Johno Wicks
Back
Jonathan Kerr
Forward
Jordan Butcher
Forward
Jordan Evans
Back
Kadeem Collins
Forward
Kaleem Niazi
Forward
Kay Minkiewicz
Forward
Kaz Henderson
Back
Lewis Melton
Forward
Luke Barber
Back
Matt Harris
Forward
Matt Ramzen
Forward
Mike Bond
Forward
Mike Hogan
Back
Morgan Thompson
Back
Nico Defeo
Back
Ollie Brown
Back
Rhys Verley
Forward
Sam Jones
Back
Tom Mills
Back
Tom Petty
Forward
Tom Stileman
Back
Zaki Chamnaoui
Forward
First XV
Leicester Lions
Guernsey
First XV
First XV
Barnes
Bury St Edmunds
First XV
Canterbury
First XV
First XV
Hinckley RFC
Worthing Radiers
First XV
First XV
Redruth
Rochford Hundred RFC
First XV
First XV
Clifton
Dings Crusaders
First XV
First XV
Westcliff
Barnstaple
First XV
First XV
Esher
Leicester Lions
First XV
First XV
Guernsey
Barnes
First XV
First XV
Bury St Edmunds
First XV
Henley Hawks
First XV
Tonbridge Juddians
Esher
First XV
Dings Crusaders
First XV
First XV
Henley Hawks
Hinckley RFC
First XV
First XV
Dings Crusaders
23 Nov 2021
Saints Double Header
Sunday at Woollams was certainly a day to remember. A day to both make and celebrate history, as OA Saints new and old came togethe
Esher 41 Old Albanian 21
Recent results, media reports and conversations with mutual opponents have indicated that the men from Surrey are, to say the least
14 Nov 2021
Old Albanian 45 Barnstaple 21
This was a match which put Albanians in a stronger position than they had enjoyed before. Yet it took a full hour of intense acti
01 Nov 2021
Westcliff 0 Old Albanian 89
Probably nobody likes to preside over a mismatch but the truth is you can only play what’s in front of you and most of what f
26 Oct 2021
Dings Match Report
Neither side seemed to have any particular game plan to take this pulsating match by the throat so
17 Oct 2021
Clifton 32 Old Albanian 33
Morgan Thompson’s one handed chargedown of Jack Lloyd’s third conversion attempt of the afternoon ultimately settled matters in
10 Oct 2021
Old Albanian 21 Rochford 22
A worthwhile journey from Essex for Rochford Hundred as fly half Sam Cappaert kicked a penalty in injury time from OAs’ thirty me
06 Oct 2021
Early Start for Memorial Lunch
Memorial Lunch (1215hrs for 1245hrs sit-down)
On Saturday It will be 565 days since the 23rd March 2020
04 Oct 2021
Redruth 22 Old Albanian 21
It’s a very long way to go only to return with a solitary bonus point but Albanians were just three minutes away from a famous vi
27 Sep 2021
Worthing Match Report
It does not do to be over confident or complacent in a sporting situation. It also does not help matters, when you are under the co
20 Sep 2021
Hinckley 26 Old Albanian 32
It would be kindest to the selection team to say there were several changes to the side this week as Albanians continued their succ
12 Sep 2021
Old Albanian 29 Canterbury 21
Naturally, after the sad events at Dry Leas last week, proceedings started with a minutes silence in memory of Henley’s David Hyd
06 Sep 2021
Buddy an OA player season 2021/22
BUDDY AN OA PLAYER 2021/22
The new season is just around the corner and, with the help of our loyal support
Henly Hawks 19 Old Albanian 25
It should have been a joyous occasion for Old Albanian, the visitors to Dry Leas on a day perfect for the League re
03 Sep 2021
11/09/21 Canterbury & Bruce Millar Lunch
Bruce Millar will be the guest of honour at the lunch preceding our first home match of the season against Canterbury on Saturday 1
03/09/2021 - 2021/22 Squad Announcement
After 18 long months we’re delighted to be back to competitive matches, starting with a trip to Henley. Behind the scenes the
01 Sep 2021
Away to Henley
Our first league match of the season is on Saturday 4th September away to Henley. The kick off is 3pm.
Old Albanian 38pts Harpenden 14pts
A pleasant Autumn evening attended rugby’s return to Woollams after an absence of a season and a half and the two sides attended
13 Aug 2021
Harpenden match at Woollams on Friday August 27
Our final friendly before the season starts is at home to near neighbours Harpenden with the kick off at 7.30pm.
There is no
12 Aug 2021
Rosslyn Park Cancelled
The friendly match at Rosslyn Park on Saturday 14th August has been cancelled due to an outbreak of covid in the OAs squad. Five pl
09 Aug 2021
OAs away to Rosslyn Park 14/8/21
OAs first XV continue their preparations for the new season with a trip to National 1 side Rosslyn Park on Saturday.
The Kick
02 Aug 2021
Watch the Lions Series Decider
The deciding test in the series will be shown in the clubhouse on Saturday 7th August. The kick-off is at 5.00 pm but the bar and f
02/08/2021 - TJs Game Cancelled
Unfortunately the preseason game against Tonbridge Juddians, due to have been held on the 7th August has been cancelled.
16 Jul 2021
16/07/21 - Return of Rugby to Woollams
The first weekend of league action for the 2021/22 season will be 4th September with the 1st XV taking a trip to Henley, to see the
05 Jul 2021
2021/22 - Pre-Season Underway
With all the caution and apprehension of stepping on a zebra crossing on a busy road, knowing it should be safe for us to move full
01 Jul 2021
01/07/2021 - TJs Up First in Preseason
OAs 1st XV will kick off the preseason fixtures for the 21-22 season with a match away at Tonbridge Juddians on 7th August.
19 Oct 2020
2020/21 Season Preview
By mid-October in most seasons we’d be 6 weeks into league campaigns, seeing the benefit of pre-season and getting ready for
01 Jul 2020
01/07/2020 - Calorie Challenge
In mid-June what started out as being a few members of the Men’s 1st XV having a bit of friendly competition snowballed into
14 May 2020
14/05/2020 - Ali Mills
It is with great sadness that the Club announces the passing of Ali Mills, a man whose stature belied a great heart and a giant per
17 Apr 2020
THANK YOU!
At this testing time we’d just like to add a THANK YOU from all of us at Old Albanian RFC to all
16 Mar 2020
16/03/2020 - CORONAVIRUS STATMENT
With the situation relating to Coronavirus worsening by the day, we wanted to make sure everyone was aware of the situation at OAs.
07 Feb 2020
Match Programme Online Now
Our Online Match Programme is now live.
30 Jan 2020
OA players recognised by England and NCA Rugby
It has been a very positive January for the men’s first XV, with three victories and only a narrow defeat against Taunton pre
20 Dec 2019
21/12/2019 - 1st XV vs Leicester Lions POSTPONED
Unfortunately due to the recent heavy rain the 1st XV match vs Leicester Lions on Saturday 21st December has been postponed until t
16 Aug 2019
16/08/2019 - And we're off!!
The season starts this weekend with our first game against Bishop's Stortford!
19 Jun 2019
19/06/19 - Socious Sports
Club statement on OAs link to Socious Sport and Out of Season Training Courses
08 Jun 2019
Trevor Hickey
The club sadly has to announce the passing of Trevor Hickey.
10 May 2019
10/05/2019 - AGM Update
Many thanks to those of you that attended this year's AGM last night. Here's a quick update from the meeting...
01 May 2019
Join OAs for 2019/20
Are you looking for a Rugby Club for 2019/20 and beyond? Join OAs today!
22 Apr 2019
22/04/2019 - Thank You
As we reach the end of a fantastic season that for some started way back in July of last year we wanted
10 Apr 2019
10/04/2019 - Nigel Seale
With great sadness, OARFC has to advise that Nigel Seale died at his home in Henley early this morning with Jenny & his Family
02 Feb 2019
02/02/2019 - Matches Postponed
Unfortunately, matches today have been postponed, but the Former Players Lunch and 6 Nations Games are still on at Woollams.
03 Jan 2019
05/01/2019 - VPs Lunch
Details for our VPs lunch this weekend ahead of the match vs Barnes
26 Oct 2018
03/11/2018 - OA Sport Fireworks
On the 3rd November, Woollams will host the annual OA Sport Fireworks!
18 Oct 2018
18/10/2018 IHS Markit Sponsorship Renewed
Old Albanian RFC are delighted to confirm the extension of our relationship with IHS Markit as the club's main sponsor.
05 Sep 2018
Old Albanians Launch the OAs Academy
Over the last 10-15 years, OAs has risen up to the National Leagues, grown the junior section of the club to nearly 1,000 players a
04 Sep 2018
Join us for lunch ahead of Bury St Edmunds
After a 59-5 victory over newly promoted Guernsey, alongside a good showing in a tough triple-header vs Hemel Hempstead, we now mo
28 Aug 2018
Join us for the first league match of the season
Saturday 1st September sees Old Albanian’s 1st XV kick off their bid for an immediate return to National League One with a ho
03 Aug 2018
1st XV Pre-Season Update
We have been delighted with how the first few weeks of pre-season have gone, with excellent quality and application in what we are
15 Jun 2018
1st XV Squad for 2018/19
As we get ready for the start of pre-season we can now confirm the make up of our 1st XV Squad for 2018/19.
05 Jun 2018
OAs Squad prepared for National 2 Campaign
A tough year sees us starting the 2018/19 season in National League Two South, hoping to bounce straight back up...
04 May 2018
Congratulations to OAs 1st XV players
Six OA 1st XV players have been provisionally selected for Herts RFU squad for 2018 County Championship campaign matches v Kent 5th
