Oratory Rugby U15s progress through to National Final of the Schools Cup

Having won their divisional region, the Under 15s boys at The Oratory have since beaten Malmesbury School, Blundell's and most recently Reading Blue Coat in the Semi-Final of the Schools Cup Plate competition, progressing to the National Final.

The Oratory School

March 3, 2022

The Oratory School Under 15s rugby team have progressed through to the National Final of the Schools Cup Plate competition.

Having won their divisional region, the boys have since beaten Malmesbury School, Blundell's School and most recently Reading Blue Coat School in the Semi-Final.

A hattrick from captain Cian Tappan, and further tries from Rocco Vallebona and Archie Wild, helped secure a 29-5 in front of a bumper home crowd and live stream audience.

The final will now be played on Tuesday 15th March at Saracens' StoneX Stadium.

Mikey Hennessy, Head of Rugby, said: "This is a great achievement for the team and they should be very proud of their efforts.

"I'm sure they are looking forward to playing at a professional stadium and making the most of the day."

The Oratory will be hoping the side can continue the school's strong sporting tradition, with 9 of the side currently members of London Irish's U15 group.

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The Oratory School is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 11 to 18, set in a beautiful 100-acre rural location near Reading. The school was founded in 1859 by Saint John Henry Newman to provide an alternative to other Catholic establishments of the time. Today, it welcomes pupils of all faiths and of none. Find out more about The Oratory School.

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