Corry plays alongside fathers & sons at childhood club
England legend, Martin Corry, was back where his rugby began, playing alongside son Ned and with six other father and son partnerships and a pair of brothers, as Tunbridge Wells RFC enjoyed their traditional Boxing Day match. The former England captain fed his son for the opening score of a game that ended with the club’s President's XV losing 22-34 to their All Stars.
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With 200 supporters watching, Martin, who started at the club in the Under 9s and stayed with them until going to university, lined up with Ned; Rob and Jack Greig; Andy and Harry Child; Marcus and Dom Bradley, John, Liam and Patrick Ridley, with Tim as referee; Max and Laurie McCabe and brothers Lucas and Jesse Scully. Francesco Colangelo went on for the last five minutes for a final run out with his son Harvey for the first time in eight years and scored the final try.
On a truly memorable day, another club legend, Andy Maynard, was playing his 50th season for the senior club, having started at 15 in 1974. At 65, he still turns out for the vets and 3rd XV. In recognition of this achievement Martin presented him with the 2005 Lions shirt he wore on the New Zealand tour.
The match was another example of community spirit at Tunbridge Wells RFC. Members also turned out to greet Ben Eddy at the end of his epic hike from Cornwall to Tunbridge Wells in aid of My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. Ben covered almost 350 miles to raise funds of around £11,000. Former French international and club coach Benjamin Kayser was there to congratulate him.
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