Eddie Bayfield wins Gold by Phil Gray, Head Rowing Coach and Assistant Director of Rowing In August, outgoing Upper Sixth, Eddie qualified for the final of the U19 World Rowing Championships in Trakai, Lithuania. Eddie won a Gold medal last year in the men’s eight but this year was selected in the higher ranked coxless four boat. Having won their heat and then the semi-final, he and his crew went on to win Gold making the first ever Abingdon student to become a double World Junior Champion. We are incredibly proud of Eddie and this achievement which is a testament to his dedication, determination and skill. This summer, he was named in England’s 36-man tour squad by Head Coach Steve Borthwick, and earned his place in the match day squad to face the USA - a huge achievement and richly deserved. Charlie helped the team complete a 40-5 victory in a performance that rounded off an undefeated tour for England. This is an historic and inspirational moment. Charlie embodies the very best of Abingdon Rugby - dedication, humility, and a relentless desire to improve. We are incredibly proud of him, and his selection shows our students what is possible when hard work meets talent. abingdon.org.uk 21 Charlie Atkinson selected for England - an historic first for Abingdon by Matthew Gold, Director of Rugby at Abingdon Sport Abingdon Abingdon School is proud to celebrate a landmark moment in its sporting history, as Charlie Atkinson (OA 2020) became the first Abingdonian to be selected for a full senior England rugby cap. Charlie was named in the match day 23 for England’s Test against the USA in Washington DC, on Saturday 20 July. His selection is a moment of immense pride for the school and a powerful testament to his talent, humility, and determination. Charlie joined Abingdon in 2013 and quickly made his mark on the rugby pitch, becoming a standout performer in the 1st XV. His journey from school rugby to England international has seen him represent England U18 and U20, win a Six Nations Grand Slam, and play Premiership rugby with Wasps, Leicester Tigers, and now Gloucester. South Africa Rugby Tour In July, 56 Abingdon students and seven staff embarked on a senior rugby tour to South Africa. The team played three fixtures, including a physical and fastpaced introduction to South African rugby, a spirited contest against a proud community club, and a final match against the prestigious Paarl Boys' High School. The group also contributed to the Pebbles Project Charity and immersed themselves in South Africa's culture and heritage, making the trip far more than just a rugby tour.
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