#09| AUSTRALIA & THE SOLOMON ISLANDS (1994)

40 boys | 31 days | 14 fixtures

PLAYED: 14 |WON: 8 |LOST: 3|DRAWN: 2| CO-EFFICIENT: 2.15
PTS FOR: 342| PTS AGAINST: 140| PTS DIFF: 202|BONUS PTS: 30.04

singapore - perth - sydney - brisbane - toowoomba - townsville - cairns - honiara

tour itinerary

TOUR RESULTS

WIN %: 57.1%| CO-EFFICIENT: 2.15|BONUS PTS: 30.04

PLAYED: 14 | WON: 8 | LOST: 3 | DRAWN: 2
PTS FOR: 342 | PTS AGAINST: 140 | PTS DIFF: 202

1st XV results

WIN %: 57.1%| CO-EFFICIENT: 2.16|BONUS PTS: 15.06

PLAYED: 7 | WON: 4 | LOST: 1 | DRAWN: 1
PTS FOR: 161 | PTS AGAINST: 58 | PTS DIFF: 103

2nd XV results

WIN %: 57.1%| CO-EFFICIENT: 2.14|BONUS PTS: 14.98

PLAYED: 7 | WON: 4 | LOST: 2 | DRAWN: 1
PTS FOR: 181 | PTS AGAINST: 82 | PTS DIFF: 99

1993-1994 RESULTS

SEASON RECORD - OVERALL

RESULTS

DAILY MAIL U18 NATIONAL CUP FIXTURES

TOURING TEAM FIXTURES

Touring party

MASTERS

#0064: Michael S. Marmion (1st XV Coach)
Campion Old Boy who studied at the School before progressing on to Cardiff Institute where he studied Physical has taught in South Africa for a short to the school two years ago. Senior Rugby for Saracens, London Welsh and now plays for Campion Old Boys (when the twins allow him to do so.
Interests: Good food, the family, Irish dancing and Karate (The Ilford “Kung Fu Kid”)

#0100: Keith P. Williams (Tour Manager)
Profile: Educated at St. Peter's Grammar School Manchester and progressed to Hertford College for teacher training in 1979. Represented college and school as 1st XV Captain, now plays on occasional basis for Campion Old Boys.
Interests: Good food, good company and plenty of Irish music. Sunday morning running with Dave Byrne. Ambition: To relax and enjoy the tour. To remain undefeated throughout Australasia.

#0136: Stephen Adamson (Head of Lower School)
Educated at Gunnersbury Grammar School & University of Liverpool.
I can lay claim to coaching junior sides over the last three years at Campion (though it is an open secret that they coach me!
Interests: All sports, particularly rugby, cricket, soccer and squash

tour captain

#0162: Robert Murray (Hooker)
Age 18 • Height 180 cm • Weight 88 kg.
Responsibilities: Tour Captain, School Prefect.
Subjects Studied: Music, Latin, Mathematics, History. Ambition: BA Degree in Music / Italian.
Hobbies and Interests: Most sports, especially Skiing. All kinds of music.
Representative Honours: Essex Schools (U16) • Campion 1st XV (1992/93/94)

TOURING SQUAD

#0137: James Bailey (Second Row)
Age 18 • Height 199cm • Weight 95kg.
Responsibilities: 1st Year Prefect, Teach 1st Year Rugby. Youth worker at Walsingham House.
Subjects Studied: 'A' Levels in: Ancient History, History, Geography and General Studies.
Ambitions: To study Classical Civilization at Leeds University or American Studies at Leicester.
Hobbies & Interests: Tennis, Badminton, Squash. All music styles. Socialising. Underwater Hand Gliding
Representative Honours: Essex (U18s) • Eastern Counties (U18s) • London (U18s) • Essex Athletics for Javelin.

#0138: Stephen Baldwin (Centre)
Age 17 • Height 180 cm • Weight 75kg.
Responsibilities: Youth Rep at St. Joseph's, Upminster.
Subjects Studied: BTEC First Diploma in Business and Finance.
Ambitions: To study BTEC National and 'A' Level Physical Education. To join the Police Force.             
Hobbies & Interests: All sports especially Tennis and Rugby. I like to listen to music and socialise.
Representative Honours: Upminster RFC, Grosvenor Lawn Tennis Club and 2nd XV

#0139: Matthew Barrett (Centre)
Age 18 • Height 180cm • Weight 82.7kg.
Subjects Studied: BTEC National (Business and Finance.
Ambitions: Go on to University and study Business Studies.
Hobbies & Interests: Playing and watching sport, socialising.
Representative Honours: Essex (U18) • Eastern Counties (U18)

#0140: Mark Brazier (Flanker)
Age 18 • Height 183cm • Weight 80kg.
Responsibilities: Prefect.
Subjects Studied: History, English, Ancient History.
Ambitions: To study Physical Education at University.
Hobbies & Interests: Socialising and all sports.
Representative Honours: Essex (U18)

#0141: Stephen Brooks (Scrum-Half)
Age 18 • Height 170cm • Weight 68kg.
Subjects Studied: BTEC National Business and Finance
Ambitions: Enter University to do a course in Sport and Leisure Studies.
Hobbies & Interests: All sports, bungee jumping. Listening to all kinds of music and socialising.

#0142: Martin Byrne (Nos. 8)
Age 18 • Height 190 cm • Weight 90kg.
Responsibilities: School Prefect.
Subjects Studied: Geography, Economics, Business Studies
Ambitions: To go to University to study Geography or urban development
Hobbies & Interests: All sports, fishing and all types of music.
Representative Honours: Cross Country for Havering. Discus for Essex Schools. Awarded the Keith Lynch Memorial Trophy for outstanding progress in Rugby.

#0143: Benjamin Dirs (Utility Back)
Age 18 • Height 180cm • Weight 78kg.
Responsibilities: Prefect
Subjects Studied: 'A' Level History, Latin, English and General Studies.
Ambitions: Hopefully to take a year’s break from education and then go on to study at University; what, I don't know!
Hobbies & Interests: Medieval Brass Rubbing and all board games.

#0144: Edmund Evenden (Flanker)
Age 17 • Height 179cm • Weight 80kg.
Responsibilities: Principal Clarinetist in the Brentwood Youth Orchestra
Subjects Studied: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics.
Ambitions: Go to University. Become a Rock Guitarist.
Hobbies & Interests: Playing most sports, guitar and clarinet.
Representative Honours: Essex (U16, U15) • Essex XV • Fence for Eastern Counties.

#0145: Mark Fitzgerald (Winger)
Age 18 • Height 187cm • Weight 72kg.
Responsibilities: School Captain.
Subjects Studied: History, Mathematics, French.
Ambitions: Study History at Nottingham.
Hobbies & Interests: Playing all sports, skiing and socialising.
Representative Honours: Campion School 1st XV 1992/94.

#0146: Stuart Galise (Flanker)
Age 18 • Height 188cm • Weight 80kg.
Subjects Studied: Chemistry, Biology, French.
Ambitions: To go to University. To study Physiotherapy.
Hobbies & Interests: Socialising and good music.

#0147: Euan Gilmour (Back Row)
Age 17 • Height 185cm • Weight 98kg.
Subjects Studied: Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education.
Ambitions: Achieve good 'A' Levels. Take a year out before going to University; to travel and play rugby in Australia.
Hobbies & Interests: Rugby, Swimming, Athletics, Basketball and enjoying playing all other sports.
Representative Honours: 1st XV (93-94) • Essex (U15, U16, U18) • Eastern Counties (U16)

#0148: James Goodlad (Prop)
Age 18 • Height 178cm • Weight 92kg.
Responsibilities: Prefect, Lower School Class Captain.
Subjects Studied: Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics, General Studies.
Ambitions: To study medicine at a London University and have a wild time!!
Hobbies & Interests: All sports especially rugby, football, horse-riding, listening to music and socialising
Representative Honours: Essex (U18s) • Eastern Counties.

#0149: Robert Humphrey (Winger)
Age 17 • Height 180cm • Weight 80kg.
Subjects Studied: Physics, Design, Economics.
Ambitions: To pass my 'A' Levels so I can make 'loadsa money'. Study Surveying at Reading University.
Hobbies & Interests: All sports especially Golf, Rugby, Football and Athletics.

#0150: David Hurley (Hooker)
Age 17 • Height 177cm • Weight 70kg.
Subjects Studied: 'A' Level, Biology, French, Geography.
Ambitions: To do well in my 'A' Levels. Go to University. Travel the World.
Hobbies & Interests: Skiing, all sports (Gaelic Football), Music and socialising, etc. etc...

#0151: Simon Johnson (Fly-Half)
Age 18 • Height 179cm. Weight 70kg.
Subjects Studied: Mathematics, Biology, Geography, General Studies.
Ambitions: To achieve a Degree in Biology
Hobbies & Interests: Playing Rugby for Club and School. Socialising. Football.
Representative Honours: Representing Essex in Cross Country Running • Captain of 2nd XV.

#0152: James Jones (Scrum-Half)
Age 18 • Height 170cm • Weight 64kg.
Responsibilities: School Prefect and Head of House
Subjects Studied: ‘A’ Levels, French, Latin, Geography, General Studies.
Ambitions: To study languages at University and then work abroad
Hobbies & Interests: Most Sports, especially Rugby and Tennis. Wok Cooking, listening to music and playing the piano.

#0153: Kevin Kelly (Winger)
Age 18 • Height 182cm • Weight 71kg
Responsibilities: School Vice-Captain (1993-94)
Subjects Studied: ‘A’ Levels, Biology, Geography, Business Studies, General Studies.
Ambitions: To study Geography at University
Hobbies & Interests: Enjoy all sports (especially skiing), Socialising and many types of music.

#0154: Vincent Ludden (Prop)
Age 17 • Height 181cm • Weight 109kg.
Responsibilities: Member of 6th Form Committee
Subjects Studied: ‘A’ Levels, Biology, Physical Education, Design.
Ambitions: To pass ‘A’ levels and take a degree at University in Physiotherapy
Hobbies & Interests: Most sports. Socialising.

#0155: Robery Maldonado (Winger)
Age 18 • Height 184cm • Weight 78kg
Responsibilities: Vice-House Captain (Fox House).
Subjects Studied: French, Latin, Ancient History.
Ambitions: Hope to go to University of Bristol to study the Classics or Modern Languages, continuing my quest for Academia.
Hobbies & Interests: Hold a sturdy position in the number 9 shirt for Manchester United. Hobbies include music, Escapology and wine tastings, well as collecting rugby memorabilia.
Representative Honours: Campion School 1st XV (92-93/93-94)

#0156: Matthew Masters (Prop)
Age 18 • Height 179cm • Weight 98kg.
Subjects Studied: Biology, Physics, English Literature.
Ambitions: Study Biology at University. Raise rabbits and live off the fat of the land!
Hobbies & Interests: Astro-Physics and Running.
Representative Honours: Essex Schools (U18)

#0157: Ciaron McAnulty (Winger)
Age 18 • Height 174cm • Weight 65kg.
Subjects Studied: ‘A’ Levels, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
Ambitions: Go to University – study Genetics
Hobbies & Interests: Play guitar. Play for Upminster Rugby Club

#0158: Tom McConalogue (Prop/Second Row)
Age 18 • Height 189cm • Weight 105kg.
Subjects Studied: BTEC National in Business & Finance.
Ambitions: To study Accountancy and to work abroad in Europe
Hobbies & Interests: Sport, especially Rugby, Squash & Basketball. Enjoying myself and listening to music

#0159: David McEwan (1 to 15)
Age 17 • Height 195cm • Weight 86kg
Responsibilities: School Vice-Captain (1994/5)
Subjects Studied: Economics, French, History.
Ambitions: To pass my ‘A‘ Levels. Go to University.
Hobbies & Interests: All sports. Playing the guitar. Socialising.

#0160: Barry John McFarlane (Back Row/Second Row)
Age 18 • Height 160cm • Weight 80kg
Responsibilities: Prefect
Subjects Studied: Business Studies, English Literature, Design.
Ambitions: Take a year off before doing ‘Manufacturing Engineering & Business‘ at Birmingham.
Hobbies & Interests: Rugby, Cycling, most Sports. Reading, Music, Socialising.

#0161: Darren Morgan (Fly-Half/Full-Back)
Age 18 • Height 192cm • weight 75kg.
Responsibilities: Prefect.
Subjects Studied: 'A' Level History, Ancient History, English Language and Literature. General Studies.
Ambitions: Go to University to study Journalism and Media Studies and then follow a career as a Sports Journalist.
Hobbies & Interests: Play Rugby for Upminster Rugby Football Club Colts. Most other sport especially Football. Socialising.

#0163: David Nash (Hooker)
Age 18 • Height 175cm • Weight 88kg.
Subjects Studied: Business and Finance.
Ambitions: Study and be successful.
Hobbies & Interests: Playing Rugby, Gaelic Football, Socialising.

#0164: Brendan O'Driscoll (Flanker/Nos. 8)
Age 18 • Height 185cm • Weight 80kg.
Responsibilities: Prefect -Vice House Captain
Subjects Studied: 'A' Level History, Mathematics, Chemistry, Music, General Studies.
Ambitions: To study History at Leeds University.
Hobbies & Interests: All sports and music. Socialising.

#0165: James Patterson (Back Row)
Age 17 • Height 187cm • Weight 90kg.
Responsibilities: Rugby Club Secretary. Member of Tour Committee.
Subjects Studied: Physical Education, Business Studies, Geography.
Ambitions: To study Sports Science at University and later to own a pub and drink all the profits!
Hobbies & Interests: All sports, music (Especially Irish!). Socialising.
Representative Honours: Essex Schools (U15)

#0166: Matthew Pitt (Full-Back)
Age 17 • Height 184cm Weight 80kg.
Responsibilities: Tour Representative
Subjects Studied: Physical Education, (GCSE) Geography ('A' Level), Physical Education ('A' Level), English ('A' Level)
Ambitions: Go to University, become a PE Teacher or PT Instructor. To play Rugby at the highest level.
Hobbies & Interests: All sports. Training, Keeping Fit, Socialising. Music.
Representative Honours: Essex (Captain U15, U16) • Eastern Counties (Captain U16)

#0167: Stephen Rackham (Flanker)
Age 18 • Height 182cm • Weight 84kg.
Subjects Studied: Business Studies.
Ambitions: Enter University to do a Business Degree.
Hobbies & Interests: All sports, especially Golf, Socialising and listening to music.

#0168: Philip Rawlinson (Winger)
Age 18 • Height 178cm • Weight 84kg.
Responsibilities: Head of Fox House, Senior Prefect.
Subjects Studied: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry. ('A' Levels).
Ambitions: Go to St. Mary's Medical School or prior to that take a year out and go skiing.
Hobbies & Interests: Eating Curry. Having Physiotherapy. To carry on playing all sports.
Representative Honours: Essex (U16, U18) • Eastern Counties (U18)

#0169: Peter Rowbottom (Fly-Half)
Age 18 • Height 182cm • Weight 70kg.
Responsibilities: Prefect. 1st XV Vice Captain.
Subjects Studied: Economics, Geography, History.
Ambitions: To visit penguins at South Pole.
Hobbies & Interests: Music and Sport.
Representative Honours: Essex (U16)

#0170: James Silcock (Second Row)
Age 17 • Height 191cm • Weight 94kg.
Subjects Studied: Russian, Economics and Mathematics.
Ambitions: Finish my 'A' Levels, then go University.
Hobbies & Interests: Music, Socialising, Sporting activities including Football, Rugby, Cricket and Athletics.
Representative Honours: Member of Havering Athletic Team for Javelin.

#0171: Kevin Sorrell (Centre)
Age 17 • Height 182cm • Weight 75kg.
Responsibilities: Tour Vice-Captain
Subjects Studied: 'A' Level, Physical Education, Biology, Chemistry.
Ambitions: To complete the Sixth Form and then go on to University to do something science related
Hobbies & Interests: All sports, good music, going out with my friends.
Representative Honours: Essex (U16, U18) • Eastern Counties (U18)

#0172: Paul Spence (Full-Back)
Age 17 • Height 179cm • Weight 77kg.
Subjects Studied: Mathematics, Economics, Geography.
Ambitions: To be a mystery guest on 'A Question of Sport'.
Hobbies & Interests: All Sports. Socialising.

#0173: Lee Sullivan (Flanker)
Age 18 • Height 185 cm • Weight 90kg.
Subjects Studied: BTEC National Business and Finance.
Ambitions: To play at Twickenham and to see the World!
Hobbies & Interests: Rugby, the opposite sex, beer. (Not in priority order!)
Representative Honours: Essex (U15, U16) • Eastern Counties (U16, U18) • London Trials (U16, U18)

#0174: David Townsend (Hooker)
Age 16 • Height 170cm • Weight 62kg
Subjects Studied: BTEC First in Business and Finance.
Ambitions: To be a millionaire this time next year!
Hobbies & Interests: Ducking and Diving. Most sports like: Rugby, Football, Badminton etc. Socialising and all kinds of music.

#0175: Richard Walsh (Centre)
Age 18 • Height 182cm • Weight 90kg.
Subjects Studied: History, Geography, General Studies.
Ambitions: To go to University and study Surveying, then to move into the Construction Industry
Hobbies & Interests: Playing and watching most sports. Music and Socialising.
Representative Honours: Thurrock Colts and Brentwood U16's.

#0176: Nicholas Williams (Prop)
Age 18 • Height 180cm • Weight 100kg.
Responsibilities: Senior School Prefect.
Subjects Studied: Economics, Geography, Design, General Studies.
Ambitions: Hope to study Sports Teaching (Physical Education) at Cardiff I.H.E.
Hobbies & Interests: All sports, especially Rugby, Music all sorts as long as it's loud! Socialising. Rugby for Brentwood RFC. Campion Old Boys RFC.
Representative Honours: Essex (U18) • Eastern Counties (U18) • London (U18 Reserve)

#0177: Daniel Zaltzman (Second Row)
Age 18 • Height 201cm • Weight 120kg.
Responsibilities: Senior School Prefect. 1st XV Captain.
Subjects Studied: Mathematics, Physics, Biology.
Ambitions: BSc Degree in Physiotherapy.
Hobbies & Interests: All sports especially Rugby, Basketball and Mountain Biking.
Representative Honours: Essex (U15, U16, U17, U18) • Eastern Counties (U16, U18 for two years) • London and South East England (U16, U18 for two years) • England (U16) • England Trialist (U18) • Saracens (1st XV)

Review of Season

1993-1994

As the season grinds reluctantly to a halt, it is time to draw breath and look both on what has been a truly monumental year for Campion Rugby and all involved. We can cite a regular fixture list which has produced just one loss and that in the first match of the season ; we played host and locked horns with South Africans, Australians (twice), Canadians and the Irish; and, of course, we had that exhilarating and memorable journey through the National School's Cup which saw us bow out of the semi-final stage. Surely this amounts to one of the most successful seasons in the School's history? Add to that the tremendous euphoria and enjoyment that the 1st XV's exploits have stirred up amongst all who followed our fortunes and you realise that seasons like these do not happen every year. 

Yet is began with a loss, going down 10-7 to Hampton School: an inconspicuous start indeed to what was to turn out a great year. However, revenge would be sweet when we were to play them again in the National School's Cup Yet with the spectre of Kearsney College, South Africa, looming large, feelings were understandably taut: physically they were intimidating, but the match (and for that matter their performance in the pub afterwards) would prove that they were, above all, only human. We lost the match, but only courtesy of a last ditch try by the Kearsney winger; the score, 13-8. They returned home undefeated, the consensus of opinion being that we gave them their toughest match, most people who took part in that game would agree that they were the best side we played all season, with Hampton a close second. Most will also agree that they were the nicest, most down-to earth blokes too, which made hosting them a hugely enjoyable experience. 

There followed a purple streak of 21 unbeaten games which seems a good moment to define what made our team so successful. Of course, you cannot build a good team without a good pack, and Campions was to prove irresistible throughout this period; a marriage of pure bulk and running skills, it was the basis of most victories. Individuals stand out for praise: Vin Ludden has a try tally that any wing would be proud of, despite being a 1 7 stone prop forward and Euan Gilmour, despite having the temperament of an 'Ozzy' surfer, managed to stay awake often and long enough to create a lasting impression with his running skills. 

However contrary to some cruel rumour, Campion have not abandoned their flowing festival roots; the backs made their presence felt with some flowing, running rugby. Centre Kevin Sorrell was always conspicuous through this fierce tackling and winger Rob Maldonado grew in stature game by game. Yet as testimony to the all-round talents, the tries were evenly spread, every back scoring a hatful. The victories over the larger, more established schools as always gave cause for the greatest satisfaction in particular wins over Sevenoaks, Reigate and St. Josephs, all away from home. 

December saw the arrival of two Australian sides, Townsville and Sydney Grammar Schools. Again, they were a pleasure to host; but this time they were both soundly beaten, 38-17 and 45-15 respectively. Nevertheless, a team from Cistercian College, Ireland, arrived in the New Year and beat a 2nd XV side apparently still suffering from acute over-exposure to Guinness. 

But back to the National School's Cup. Way back in November a crushing 89-3 win sealed a return match against Hampton on home soil. Despite toiling uncharacteristically for much of the match, a moment of individual brilliance by Mike Leonard in the dying moments, diving over to score with half of the Hampton back line hanging from his body, proved the difference. Revenge was sweet and owed much to the support of those on the side-lines. Then came Chichester in the quarter final, an equally tense affair. We showed exceptional character and fight to come back from an early try and then hold off the marauding Chichester back line in the final moments. Again, victory was down to a fine moment of individualism from Kev Sorrell; angels sang above, cherubs strummed on their harps and the heavens poured as Sorrell outwitted the defence and ran fully fifty metres to score. A champagne moment for sure, and so Mr. Marmion's "Red and Black Army" marched on to Wolverhampton's Castlecroft Stadium for the semi-final where Sheffield's Mount St. Marys awaited us. 

The match was played on March 13th - unfortunately we lost, going down 13-8 to a team who, remaining diplomatic, received the lion's share of the luck. An early Rob Maldonado score and a Steve Brook's penalty looked as though they might be enough to squeeze us through, but a gushing wind against in the second half blew the opposition to victory. Yet we could hold our heads up high on what was a great day for Campion Rugby. We did ourselves proud and the incredible support from the stand cannot go unmentioned, hundreds of followers making the journey North to cheer us on. One of the abiding memories of the season will be hearing the strains of 'Jerusalem' drifting across the pitch as the match was in progress. They did us proud. 

And that, to date, was the season 1993-4. As I write, I am awaiting the impending arrival of a Canadian side from Edmonton, our final rugby match (the Old Boys match only loosely representative of the term 'rugby match'). Of course, individuals will have personal memories to cherish, but in a nutshell that is the season in general. Many thanks must be offered to all those who have contributed to such a find season, the players themselves, for their hard work and tremendous commitment, not just those from the 1st XV, but all the way down, all played their part; the parents and followers who braved all weather to give us their precious time and effort to draw the best from their charges and in particular Mr. Marmion whose commitment was undying and enthusiasm quite inspirational.

It was quite an adventure and now we are about to embark on another.