The talented rugby player needs to gain three A grades at A Level to take up his place in October – he is currently studying Biology, Maths, Chemistry and Economics.
Phil recently led the 1st XV through their most successful season in 30 years, winning the Devon Cup and all Saturday fixtures, losing out only to an academy team in the 4th round of the Daily Mail Cup. As the 7s season gets underway, Plymouth College are hoping to continue their winning streak at tournaments around the region. First up is their campaign to retain their Kelly 10s title later this month. The season culminates in the national Rosslyn Park tournament at the end of March.
In between rugby fixtures, Phil has been doing voluntary work at Derriford Hospital’s neurology department. He has also completed work experience at St Luke’s Day Hospice and a residential care home in Bere Alston. Although it’s too early to say what area of medicine he would like to ultimately work in, Phil already has an interest in stem cell development and surgery.
“We’ve had an amazing rugby season and I’m really pleased that we won some silverware to show for all the hard work the team put in”, said Phil. “We had a run of about four or five games when we didn’t concede a try, including the match we lost, which was against a formidable side.
“I’m very excited about my place at Oxford and will be working hard over the next few months to make sure I get the grades. Hopefully I will be able to continue playing rugby when I’m there.”
Plymouth College is launching a Sixth Form Rugby Scholarship. The successful player will have the opportunity to develop his rugby-playing career while at the same time be able to benefit from the wide range of academic, sporting and cultural opportunities available at the school. As well as being part of an established and highly-regarded team, the rugby scholar will also be mentored by staff from Plymouth Albion RFC. Trials for the scholarship are on Monday 26th January. To register, please contact Mrs Lambie on 01752 203245 or e-mail mail@plymouthcollege.com. A Sixth Form Open Evening is being held on the same day between 5.30 p.m. and 7 p.m.