Brighton Rugby Club

1920 - 21

W A Gibbs

(Gibby)

Joined the club in 1911.  Served in World War 1 as an officer in the Machine Gun Corps.  He played in the first match after the cessation of hostilities in 1918.  For many years he was Secretary and Treasurer of the Club and he spent many years searching for a ground and a clubhouse.  If it had not been for "Gibby's" efforts the Club might well have closed down.  He also made many sketches, which were used for programmes and Club functions.

He revitalised the Club after two World Wars and in his time was everything for the   club from baggage boy to President and guide mentor and friend to thousands who played rugger in this district.

1952 - 54

C McDonald

Scottish International who was the inspiration behind his side's crushing defeat of newly-formed Hove in 1952, the first game of the season 32 - 3.

1970

I Barnard

Was Captain and President of Newport RFC

1970 -75

M Brownhill

Played for Leicester. He was an England trialist and Sussex senior coach

1985 - 85

R Avery

Played for Surrey, Cross Keys and London Welsh

2000

D Rosen

Played Hooker for England U16s.  He went to Oxford University and is the youngest player to become an Oxford Blue.