Sunday, 18 May 2025 witnessed a spectacular celebration of rugby excellence as Finchley RFC held its annual Presentation Day, recognising the remarkable achievements and progress of our young players across all age groups.

The clubhouse and main stand were buzzing with excitement as players, coaches, and families gathered to celebrate another successful season. Club President Carl Elliott had the honour of presenting the awards, making the occasion even more special for the recipients. The ceremony highlighted the dedication, teamwork, and sporting spirit that defines our club.

Award Winners -
Mini Section
Under 7s
Player of the Season: Victor Hayes
Most Improved Player: Kai Nakatsuji

Under 8s
Player of the Season: Alfie Bagge
Most Improved Player: Arthur Humphrey

Under 9s
Player of the Season: Arthur McMillan
Most Improved Player: Emma Phillips
Players' Player of the Season: Ryo Okabe

Under 10s
Player of the Season: Mahlone Hochman
Most Improved Player: Arthur Kirkpatrick

Under 11s
Player of the Season (Forwards): Ko Ojima
Player of the Season (Backs): Dan McGovern
Most Improved Player: Ethan Beukes
Best New Player: Kimi Scholz-Rathman

Under 12
Player of the Season: Soma Okabe
Most Improved Player: Rory Bagge
Players' Player of the Season: Soma Okabe

Boys Section
Under 13s
Player of the Season (Forwards): Marcus Ingal
Player of the Season (Backs): Barney Winterburgh
Most Improved Player: Jai-Amari Daniel

Under 14s
Player of the Season: Ollie Grilli and Storm Zanelli
Most Improved Player: Fergus Glennon and Mattia Pozzi
Spirit of Finchley Award: Tim Hill and Issac Crawford
Players' Player of the Year: James Rodriguez

Under 15s
Player of the Season: Luis Lund Deely and Noah Lloyd
Most Improved Player: George Satchwill and Dylan Jones

Under 16s
Player of the Season: Oliver Ashberry and Ciaran Farrelly-Smith
Most Improved Player: Isaiah Ferguson and Dylan Swift

Girls Section
Under 12s Girls
Player of the Season: Rae Byles
Most Improved Player: Nina Taïeb
Best Newcomer: Aurora Hart

Under 14s Girls
Player of the Season: Grace Kinsella
Most Improved Player: Rebecca Pedrosa
Most Dedicated Player: Maleha Jastreboff

Under 16s Girls
Player of the Season: Rosie Churchman
Most Improved Player: Emily Oakes
Spirit of Rugby: Elaine Estienne

Under 18s Girls
Player of the Season: Millie Rockley
Most Improved Player: Hannah Tounkam
Most Dedicated Player: Layla Campbell

Special Recognition
The club also recognised the outstanding contribution of our dedicated coaching team:
Mini Coach of the Year 2024/25: Rob Alexander
Youth Coach of the Year 2024/25: Warren Trakman
Girls Coach of the Year 2024/25: Tom Loranjo

Looking Forward
Club President, Carl Elliott, commented: "The talent on display today represents the bright future of Finchley RFC. We're incredibly proud of all our players who have shown tremendous growth, both in their rugby skills and as individuals. Today's celebration is a testament to their hard work and the unwavering support of our coaches and parents."

With pre-season training commencing in August, we're already looking forward to another exciting year of rugby at Finchley RFC. New players are always welcome to join our thriving club community.

Find information about joining Finchley RFC here