Meet the KCL rugby team
Featuring ‘absolutely awful chat’
The TabAs we’re well into a new season of university sport, we thought we’d better introduce you to the best of KCL’s sporting talent.
So, without further ado, here are the rugby lads.
Tom Carvill
Tom Carvill, Tight head prop
Course and year: Philosophy, 2nd year.
Position: Tight head prop.
Most embarrassing moment: I got a yellow card during varsity last year, during the time I was absent from the pitch UCL scored the winning try.
Interesting fact: I have attempted and failed to beat the world record for most Ferrero Rochers eaten in one minute.
Three word description (courtesy of George Beal): “Big fat bastard.”
Matthew Radley
Matthew Radley, Hooker
Course and year: Geography, Fresher.
Position: Hooker.
Most embarrassing moment: No comment.
Interesting fact: I’ve shared a bath with Saudi princesses.
Three word description (courtesy of Tom Carvill): “Terrible human being.”
Jack Wright
Jack Wright, Prop
Course and year: War studies BA, 2nd year
Position: Prop
Most embarrassing moment: Kicking the ball about three metres straight to the opposition and then watching them run 50 metres to score and make us lose the game! Not my finest hour…
Interesting fact: I used to represent England at Roller Hockey when I was younger
Three word description (courtesy of Matthew Radley): “Absolutely awful chat.”
William Brown
William Brown, Second row
Course and year: History, Second Year
Position: Second Row
Most embarrassing moment: Wearing the shorts of my rival school in my first match!
Interesting fact: I was Essex Under 3s ballroom dance champion.
Three word description (courtesy of Jack Wright): “Smooth, suave, sophisticated.”
Ben Lawrence
Ben Lawrence, Second row/back row
Course and year: 3rd year history
Position: Second row/ back row
Most embarrassing moment: Living with three UCL students this year
Interesting fact: I am an avid collector of Napoleonic artifacts
Three word description (courtesy of Will Brown): “Rowe’s Napoleon obsessor.”
Izaak Mirzabaigian
Izaak Mirzabaigian, Number 6
Course and year: Philosophy, second year
Position: Number 6
Most embarrassing moment: Don’t embarrass really
Interesting fact: I am keen advocate of art
Three word description (courtesy of Ben Lawrence): Rowdy nutty geezer
Iowan Thomas-Mathieson
Iowan Thomas-Mathieson, Open side flanker
Course and year: Biomedical science 2nd Year
Position: Open side flanker (No7)
Most embarrassing moment: Iguanas on tour
Interesting fact: I have eaten guinea pig*
*It’s a delicacy in Peru
Three word description (courtesy of Izaak Mirzabaigian): “He is alright”
Tim Fawcett
Tim Fawcett, Number 8
Course and year: International Political Economy – 4th year (did 3 years of International Politics at King’s before, now 1st year in my MA)
Position: Number 8
Most embarrassing moment: My Movember efforts
Interesting fact: Trialled for KCL after sleeping through the GKT trials
Three word description (courtesy of Iowan Thomas-Mathieson): “Keen, keen, keen.”
George Walter Taylor
George Walter Taylor, Scrum half
Course and year: Second Year History and War Studies.
Position: Scrum Half.
Most embarrassing moment: The high ball incident in the varsity match.
Interesting fact: I can name all 47 European countries on Sporcle.
Three word description (courtesy of Tim Fawcett): “Carvill’s loyal deputy.”
Barney Lynock
Barney Lynock, Fly half
Course and year: BA History 3rd Year.
Position: Fly-Half.
Most embarrassing moment: Every post match shower.
Interesting fact: I am lactose intolerant.
Three word description (courtesy of George Walter Taylor): “Captain. Leader. Legend.”
Blaise Salle
Blaise Salle, Wing
Course and year: Politics, Philosophy and Law, 1st year
Position: Wing
Most embarrassing moment: The skydive incident with the coach driver
Interesting fact: Blaise is my real name
Three word description (courtesy of Barney Lynock): “Strong smelling, handsome.”
Max Smith
Max Smith, Inside centre
Course and year: Classics 3rd year
Position: Inside centre
Most embarrassing moment: N/A
Interesting fact: I was the U12s national champion at racquetball
Three word description (courtesy of Blaise Salle): “Girth. Girth. Girth”
Nick Balls
Nick Balls, Outside centre
Course and year: Geography 2nd year
Position: Outside centre
Most embarrassing moment: Letting Tim be top try scorer
Interesting fact: I have four nipples
Three word description (courtesy of Max Smith): “Silent but deadly”
Caleb Gakpetor
Caleb Gakpetor, Winger
Course and year: Chemistry, 2nd year
Position: Winger
Most embarrassing moment: Wearing a cagoule at Waterfront on a sports night to keep my shirt pocket from being ripped. (You aren’t allowed to wear pocketed shirt).
Interesting fact: I can run 100ms faster than you can finish a packet of Walkers crisps
Three word description (courtesy of Nick Balls): “Nippy, small, quick”
George Beal
George Beal, Fullback
Course and year: Geography, 1st year
Position: Fullback
Most embarrassing moment: A bird shat on my shoulder during a game. Pretty horrific stuff.
Interesting fact: I’m a high elf on quiz up.
Three word description (courtesy of Caleb Gakpetor): “Big game player.”
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