We are delighted to share that three boys from our First XV — Lower Sixth Former Oliver and Upper Sixth Formers Raff and Kai — helped secure victories for the Northampton Saints Academy against Sale over the half term.
Both Saints’ U17 and U18 sides achieved impressive wins, with Oliver making a strong impact for the U17s in their 54–33 victory over Sale Sharks. The U18s followed suit with a 67–40 win, featuring a try from our First XV captain Kai and a powerful performance from Raff in the forwards pack.
Reflecting on the experience, Oliver explained, “When I saw the team sheets, I was delighted to have been selected for the U17 team and to see other boys from Bedford in the U18 team. The experience I gained from playing is brilliant. It was great to see so many boys we play against in block fixtures for school all playing together on the same team and talking about past matches — it really shows the benefits and bonds formed through schoolboy rugby.”
These achievements highlight the strength of our rugby programme and the opportunities available through the Saints Academy pathway. Congratulations to Oliver, Raff and Kai — we look forward to seeing what’s next for these talented players.
