On Friday 11th April 2025, Letchworth Garden City Rugby Club came together to celebrate the outstanding achievements, dedication, and spirit of our players and volunteers at our Senior End of Season Awards. For the first time, we combined both our men’s and ladies’ teams for a joint awards evening — and what a fantastic night it turned out to be! Check out more photos from the evening here thanks to the fabulous Lee Sample.
Held at the beautiful Broadway Hotel in the heart of Letchworth, the event brought together players, coaches, partners and some special guests for an evening of celebration, great food, and even better company. The three-course sit-down meal was absolutely delicious and the perfect way to celebrate an evening full of laughter, applause, and memories.
The evening was impeccably organised by Oscar Robinson, with everyone in high spirits, reflecting the incredible sense of being a rugby family that makes Letchworth Rugby Club so special.
Honouring the Best: Award Winners 2025
Throughout the season, every player, coach, volunteer, and supporter has played a role in making our club stronger, prouder, and more successful than ever. However, a few individuals truly stood out for their exceptional contributions both on and off the pitch.
Here are this season’s deserving winners:
Most Improved Player - Improvement is about hard work, resilience, and dedication — and these players have demonstrated all three in spades. We are so proud of their growth this season!
Lionesses: Zoë Robinson
2nd XV: Kuda Gurure
1st XV: Conor Turner
Players' Player - There’s no higher honour than being recognised by your teammates. These winners embody everything we value — teamwork, respect, passion, and commitment.
Lionesses: Karen Ryall
2nd XV: Gage Harrigan
1st XV: Luke Mongston
Coaches' Player - Chosen by their coaches for consistently setting the standard week in, week out — through effort, attitude, and leadership.
Lionesses: Steph Hayes
2nd XV: Will Barker
1st XV: Oscar Robinson
Special Awards
Graham Walker Award - This prestigious award, named in honour of one of our club’s legendary figures, celebrates a player who has gone above and beyond both on and off the field.
Winner: Josh Sharp
Clubmen of the Year - A huge thank you to Mike and Franky for their tireless work behind the scenes, ensuring the things runs smoothly and that our players can do what they do best — play rugby.
Winners: Mike Gray and Steve "Franky" Harper
Club Caps
This year, we were also proud to award a number of Club Caps to players who have shown long-term dedication and outstanding service to Letchworth Garden City Rugby Club.In addition, special Centenary Caps were awarded to those whose contributions and loyalty have extended over 10+ years, marking a century of rugby in Letchworth with the people who’ve truly shaped our club’s history. These caps celebrate not only commitment on the pitch but also the contribution, loyalty, and passion shown over the years.
The following Legends were awarded caps this season:
Kuda Gurure, Tom Jubb, Tim Hughes, Josh Walker, Kaz Henderson, Lee Sample, Dave ‘Wonky’ Rae, Andy Young, Luke Mongston, Richard Streets, Tom Ansell, Tee Gurure, Kyle ‘Rambo’ Hughes, Richard Stokes, Oscar Robinson, Conor Turner, Tom Wilcock, Mark Kendall, Alex Firth, Beth Sell, Alicia Taylor, Dani Levett, Charlotte Dean, and Rachel Wenn.
More Than Just Rugby
The Awards Night was a reminder that Letchworth Rugby Club is more than just rugby. It’s about friendships, family, community, and shared ambition. It’s about welcoming everyone — no matter your age, background, experience, or ability — into a supportive environment where you can thrive, develop, and be part of something special.
As we celebrate 100 years of rugby in Letchworth, it’s incredible to look around and see the spirit of those founding members living on in every tackle, every try, every pint shared, and every laugh heard across Legends Lane.
