Matt Bloomer awarded Brian Short Memorial Trophy

15-year-old Matt Bloomer, a pupil at Churcher’s College, has been awarded the Brian Short Memorial Trophy by Hampshire Rugby.

The citation for Matt Bloomer from Hampshire Rugby is as follows:

"Matt achieved his county cap coming off the bench against Berkshire before being moved to second row late in the game. His enthusiasm and support for the team was demonstrated throughout our training sessions and on match days where, as self-elected water boy, he was ready to take the field in any position.

"Matt encouraged all squad members while taking on personal feedback and developed quickly in the short time we worked with him. As a result, Matt made the starting line-up for our final game against Surrey. Matt demonstrated a great team spirit and work ethic as part of the squad and while keen to impress, listened and acted upon feedback to improve his own personal performance.

He is just at the start of what will surely be a long and successful Hampshire career and his energy and can-do attitude will be a great asset to the future squads he is involved in.

"Brian Short, former County President, was an enthusiastic supporter of County youth rugby and wanted an annual award to go to a young Hampshire player who epitomised the spirit of Hampshire Rugby: not necessarily the best player but one who put in the effort and was a team player. This year the winner is Matt Bloomer."

Congratulations Matt from everyone at Churcher’s College!