Stickings Celebrates!
England Deaf newly recruited player, Rhys Stickings was nominated for Thanet Disabled Sportsman of the Year Awards held at Margate Winter Gardens on November 11th 2009
Rhys was Runner Up and received the 'Highly Commended' Award
"For Rhys to be up against such good competition shows what a determined rugby player Rhys is and is highly thought of by his supporters and voters
"For Rhys to be up against such good competition shows what a determined rugby player Rhys is and is highly thought of by his supporters and voters
We are very proud to have him on the England Deaf team, equally; I happen to know his parents are extremely proud of their son and they consider him a ‘winner’ regardless"
The winner was a partially sighted swimmer, who holds lots of UK and Commonwealth records, and actually qualified for last years Paralympics in Beijing
Director of Rugby, Tony Stoyles proudly says "Rhys is a great asset to the squad and has a great rugby future ahead of him, we will support him all the way"
Congratulations Rhys!
