At the conclusion of each XVs season, the Clayton Rugby Football Club announces their Award Winners at the annual club banquet. These awards are awarded to the players and/or members that have contributed both on and off the pitch to make the club successful. These awards may be voted upon by the playing members of the club, appointed by our coaching staff, or named by our Board of Directors.
Awards include, but are not limited to the following categories:
The highest honor awarded to a member of our club. Named after Philip “Paddy O” Davies, it is a non-annual award given to the Club Member that goes above and beyond in service to the Clayton Rugby Football Club.
The individual who, while playing in the forward pack, contributed the most to the successful play of rugby, not only in the games but in practice.
The individual who, while playing in the backs, contributed the most to the successful play of rugby, not only in the games but in practice.
2014/2015 – Manosh Premachandra (Inside Center)
2015/2016 – Brendan Fitzpatrick (Scrumhalf)
2016/2017 – Nick Russell (Fullback/Center)
2017/2018 – Brian Anderson (Scrumhalf/Center)
2018/2019 – Austin Lyons (Outside Center)
2019/2020 – Adam Avate (Inside Center)
2020/2021 – COVID/Season Cancelled
The individual who, brand new to the sport of rugby, contributed the most to the successful play of rugby, not only in games but in practice.
The individual who, while playing for the club’s 2nd XV, contributed the most to the successful play of rugby, not only in the games but in practice.
Given annually by the coach to the player who best demonstrates, throughout the season, the true spirit of Clayton Rugby.
Non-annual awards given out to members of the Clayton Rugby Football Club for their service both on and off the pitch.
Ongoing dedication to the Clayton Rugby Football Club is recognized through our longevity milestones. Our club currently recognizes players that have appeared in at least fifty games for the Bootleggers whether that is for the club’s 1st XV, 2nd XV, and/or Old Boys teams.
Ted Hardy – 103
Ed Dixon – 82
Nick Taylor – 72
George Allen – 70
Paul Castellana – 66
Gareth Davies – 66
Eric Hile – 55
Jim Bartles – 53
Ted Hardy
Philip Davies
Jason Niemiller
Anthony Bevelacqua
Manosh Premachandra
Rich Munro
