The evening was a vibrant celebration of youth rugby, community spirit, and unprecedented club growth, with nearly 300 children now registered to play and plans for further expansion next year.

The season has been a landmark one for Vectis RFC. The club hosted its largest rugby festival yet, drawing 5,000 attendees, alongside organising memorable trips to Twickenham, securing RFU media coverage, and even receiving recognition from the RFU President.

Of course, the true stars of the evening were the players. From the youngest tag rugby recruits to the U16, here are the stars who took home the awards for the 2025/26 season:

U6s: The Class of 2025/26

Huge congratulations to the Vectis RFC Under 6s on a fantastic season! From the first whistle to the final tag, these players have shown incredible energy, teamwork, and plenty of smiles. A massive well done to our superstars: Asha, Charlie, Dexter, Finn, Harrison, Harvey, Hugo, James, Parker, Ruby, Sebby, Sonny, Tate, and Theodore.
Behind these great players is a dedicated support team. A huge thank you to the coaches for ensuring every session is about fun and development, and to the parents and guardians for the early starts and cheering from the sidelines come rain or shine.

U7s: The Future Stars

The U7s made huge strides this year, moving from basic tags to showing real flair and tactical thinking.

• Players’ Player: Alby George – A standout friend and player, earning the highest praise from his teammates.
• Most Improved: Bobby Losty – Recognized for an incredible transformation in confidence and skill set.
• Coaches’ Player: Lennox ‘Wellies’ McCranor – For always listening, giving 100%, and embodying rugby’s core values.

U8s: Stepping Up the Game

A big season for the U8s as they developed speed, agility, and support play. Competition for awards was incredibly tight!

• Players’ Player: Soren Botting (Runner Up: Nathan Ramsey)
• Coaches’ Player: Nathan Ramsey (Runner Up: Arthur Ridett)
• Most Improved: William Courtney (Runner Up: Finnley Slabber)
• Parents’ Player: Orla Waters (Runner Up: Ada Lee)

U9s: The Year of Growth

The U9s transitioned into more complex play with grit and a great attitude, showcasing incredible depth of talent across the squad.

• Best Newcomer: Dylan Michael (Nominees: Libby, Raif, Dylan)
• Best TREDS (Rugby Values): Hugo Thorne (Nominees: Idris, Ben E, Hugo)
• Most Improved Player: Raif (Nominees: Henry, Louis, Raif, Ollie H)
• Coaches’ Player of the Year: Libby Newton (Nominees: Baxter, George, Libby, Milo, Noah)
• Players’ Player of the Season: Milo McCall (Nominees: Baxter, Ben H, Henry, Milo, Noah)

U10s: Taking It to the Next Level

As the rugby gets faster and the hits get harder, the U10s showed a real step up in tactical awareness and physical presence.

• Coaches’ Player: Joshua Jennings – A leader by example with an outstanding work rate.
• Players’ Player: Joshua Keyzor – A supportive teammate and standout performer.
• Most Improved: Zach Hardy – Rewarded for his massive transformation in contact confidence and field positioning.

U11s: The Rising Stars

Every player brought heart to the pitch, but three individuals truly stood out for their dedication and growth.

• Players’ Player: Bjorn Slabber
• Coaches’ Player: Ed Newton
• Most Improved: Brody Morey

U12 Boys: Grit and Sportsmanship

From the first whistle to the final tackle, the U12 Boys showed incredible resilience.

• Coaches’ Player of the Year: Harry Gregg
• Players’ Player (Joint Winners): Jack Puzey & Arlo Williams
• Parents’ Player: Oscar Laidler
• Most Improved: Henry Dixon
• Best New Player: Jacob Sarr

Girls: A Formidable Squad

The Girls had a stellar season. The energy, teamwork, and sheer talent on display have been a credit to the club.


• Players’ Player: Aitana Alayash
• Coaches’ Player: Felicity Heather
• Most Improved: Evie Hazelgrove

U13s: Heart and Teamwork

The U13s navigated a phenomenal season full of muddy breakdowns and immense tactical growth.

• Most Improved Player: Jackson Flux
• Coaches’ Player of the Year: Wyatt Lee
• Players’ Player of the Year: Gus McGillivray

U14s: The Ultimate Professionals

A year of serious rugby for the U14s, who embodied the spirit of the club every weekend.

• Players' Player: Ollie Pook
• Most Improved: Oscar Harbour
• Coaches' Player: Kenzo Alayash

U15s: A Fantastic Team Culture

From hard hits to clinical finishes, the U15s have been a force to be reckoned with.

• Players' Player: John Pushparajah
• Most Improved: Oscar Woodcock
• Coaches' Player: Charlie Flux
• Golden Boot for Commitment: Charlie Coghlan

U16s: Massive Journey so far

The U16s celebrated a brilliant chapter. These young men have demonstrated some spectacular rugby, and we look forward to seeing what they deliver next whether they go elsewhere or progress to our Colts we look forward to seeing them do their next thing!

• Players' Player: Mason Miller
• Coaches' Player (Joint Winners): Fin Brown & Max Kulik
• Most Improved: Nick Waghorn
• Mike Walker Award: Hector Lovett-Fenner – Awarded for perfectly embodying the true spirit, heart, and tradition of the club.

Club Heroes:

A rugby club cannot run without its volunteers. A massive thank you to all the parents, guardians, first aiders, coaches, team managers, and committee members who work tirelessly behind the scenes.

Special recognition went to Dave Edmonds and Ben Cooper, who were jointly awarded Volunteer of the Year for their massive efforts with press releases, roundups, the club website, and social media work.

The club also extends a huge shout-out to Sam Laidler Photography. Capturing the energy of an awards night is no easy feat, but Sam expertly snapped every moment, handshake, and laugh with professional polish. To view the full set of vibrant photos from the night, head over to the Vectis RFC social media pages and website.

Looking Ahead: Expanding the Vectis Family

Vectis RFC's mission is to show that rugby is a great sport with a fantastic family feel, and that it is truly for everyone. If you want to play or help out next season, the club encourages you to get in touch. Summer training sessions will be announced shortly.

The club has one final, thrilling event of this season: welcoming the mighty Jason Robinson to IWRFC! In collaboration with Isle of Wight Community Sports Coaching and Island Primary Schools, Vectis will host an amazing Tag Rugby Festival. The kitchen will be open for refreshments and snacks for all parents and spectators coming down to watch.

Social events are important for the club as well, a group of Vectis U10s travelled to watch Bristol Bears take on Saracens this weekend. After the game, Allan—Vectis Chairman and U10s Head Coach—was introduced coach-to-coach by the lads to Bristol's Director of Rugby, Pat Lam. Pat assured the young players that Allan is a "Very Important Man!"—a title Allan will undoubtedly be dining out on for the next year!

Anyone else feeling a little emotional at the end of this season!

Up the Vectis!