300 Games, Countless Bruises, and a Heart Full of Rugby Memories

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BEING PRESENTED WITH MY GAME SHIRT BEFORE KICKOFF

Today marked my 300th game for the club—a milestone that’s been a long time coming, and one that’s left me humbled and, admittedly, a bit sore. After not playing regularly since 2015 when my son was born, I’d only turned up for the occasional veterans’ game. But something about this season called me back, and I decided it was time to buckle up the boots for one last hoorah, determined to play the remaining five competitive games I needed to breach the 300 mark.

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WHEN I CAPTAINED THE TEAM IN 2012

Stepping back onto the pitch, it was like picking up where I left off. The camaraderie, the laughs, and the sheer joy you get from being part of a physical sport with friends who’ve been there with you through it all—there’s simply nothing like it. Yet, as much as my spirit feels alive, my body has definitely been paying the price. Even my fingers are aching as I write this, a reminder of the toll this game can take, especially when you’re no longer in your twenties.

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16yrs ago....

Having my family there today, with my wife and kids cheering me on, was the best reward. We managed to grind out a hard-fought victory against a rival team, and the feeling of lifting that club cap after reaching this milestone is something I’ll never forget. There are so few who make it to 300 games, and I’m proud to now be part of that select club. I thought this run would be the end of it, but who knows? I’ve enjoyed it so much that I just might carry on for the rest of the season—and perhaps even next year.

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Well done thats a lot of Rugby

You are just lucky that i am not the opposing teams blindside flanker because i would be hunting you.

In all honesty you would probably just fend me off LOL.

Great effort mate - be proud!

We would have been nose to nose. Im back playing in my favored position of back row. I switch from 8 to 6 dependingnon how many players show up. I was number 8 and had a few good pickups from the base of the scrums. Im notnl as young as i used to be, as ive replaced the decreasing speed, by compensating by adding a few lots of pounds. Weighing in at a rather wobbly and flabby 18st 10lb at the mo. Lol

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