Lt Col Tim Osman (RA), Head Coach to the Army Senior Men’s team, along with the squad’s coaching and management staff are pleased to announce the selection of the following players for the 2025 Inter Service Championship.
Competition for selection was extremely fierce, many congratulations to all those selected.
The details for Army’s 2025 Inter Service matches are as follows;
Saturday 3rd May v the Royal Navy at Allaianz Stadium, Twickenham KO 1400hrs – Army v Navy Tickets
Saturday 17th May v the Royal Air Force at Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester KO 1515hrs – Army v RAF Tickets
Director of Rugby, Colonel Graham Taylor CBE (Late RA) commented;
“The journey to this crucial point in the season has been marked by intense competition and dedication. Evaluating 54 players throughout our preparation fixtures underscores the depth of talent within the British Army. Our selected squad embodies the commitment, skill, and spirit necessary to excel in the Inter Service Championship. We are prepared and eager to represent the Army with pride in the upcoming fixtures.”
Playing Squad
Forwards
Bdr Austin, 12 Regt RA
Sgt Beevor, 27 Regt RLC LAD
LBdr Davison, 4 Regt RA
SSgt Dawson, Int Corps
SSgt Horner, 5 RIFLES LAD
Capt Jones, 4 RANGERS
LCpl Kotobalavu, 13 AASR, 47 AD Sqn
LCpl Kotobalavu, CLR
Capt McGregor-Smith, ATR (W)
Lt Morris, 4 Regt RLC
LCpl Nayagi, 1 R YORKS
Bdr Nayalo, 7 PARA RHA
Cpl Roberts, MSU
Sgt Smith, 1 R Welsh
Spr Tabuatamat, 28 CBRN Engr Regt
Sgt Titchard-Jones, 5 Bn REME
Backs
Lt Blee, 39 Engr Regt
Fus Cole, 3 R Welsh
Spr Johnson, 36 Engr Regt
Lt Kelly, 1 CG att AGC(SPS)
Spr McDonald, 75 Engr Regt
LCpl McDonald, 22 Engr Regt
Sgt O’Reilly, 7 PARA RHA
Rfn Qorowale, 2 RIFLES
LCpl Radianirova, 9 Bn REME
LCpl Rokoduguni, SDG
LCpl Roper, QDG
LBdr Vulikijapani, 4 Regt RA
MANAGEMENT
Director of Rugby – Col G Taylor CBE, Late RA
Head Coach – Lt Col T Osman, RA
Team Manager Ops – Capt S Morgan-Scott, REME
Team Manager Plans – SSgt A Dow, RLC
Set Piece Coach – Capt S Silvester, RAMS
Defence Coach – SSgt G Wessels, RE
Attack Coach – Pte J Bulumakau, SCOTS
S&C Coach – Sgt C Davies, RAPTC
Assistant S&C Coach – Sgt C Edwards, RAPTC
Equipment Manager – Sgt R Lotawa, RA
Doctor – Lt Col Clack, RAMS
Physio / Med Lead – Maj R Hannan, RAMS
Physio – Capt N Cook, RAMS
Physio – Capt C Park, RAMS
SEASONS RESULTS
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November 8, 2024: Win v US Military, 47-17
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January 22, 2025: Win v British Police, 66-7
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February 12, 2025: Win v Cambridge University, 31-28
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February 19, 2025: Win v Rams, 35-7
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March 7, 2025: Loss to Nottingham, 15-47
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March 14, 2025: Loss to Bedford, 36-73
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March 26, 2025: Win v French Army (Armée de Terre), 47-12
