29/05/2026
๐ Osprey Colts Presentation Evening ๐
The Under 18 presentation evening saw more than 60 players, parents and supporters as the Cockermouth and Keswick Ospreys gathered to celebrate the end of an extraordinary Colts journey
The evening began with a welcome from Tim Green, who reflected on the history of the Ospreys project, which first began in 2018 and has now culminated in this final colts season for the current playing group
Tim then invited keynote speaker Mike Firby to address the room. Mike was hugely complimentary about the Ospreys coaches, the standards set by the players, and the ethos that had been built within the squad over the years. He concluded by encouraging the players to continue enjoying rugby wherever the game may take them in the future
The evening then moved on to a superb slideshow presentation from Richard Black, featuring photographs documenting the development of the squad over the years
Chris Wright then reviewed the 2025โ26 campaign, in which the Ospreys competed in the Typhoon League, the top division of the North East and Cumbria Colts structure, finishing a highly creditable third place
The three coaches โ Tim, Chris and Richard โ then took turns inviting each player to the front to receive an Ospreys-branded memento.
Perhaps the highlight of the night then followed when three of the senior players took to the stage to give their own reflections on their years with the Ospreys. They also presented gifts to the three coaches and to Kerri, whose work behind the scenes has been invaluable throughout the teamโs existence.
It proved to be both the funniest and most emotional part of the evening, perfectly capturing what being an Osprey has meant to this group. The players spoke with warmth, honesty and humour about the friendships, experiences and memories they had shared over the years, leaving very few dry eyes in the room
While the final chapter of the Ospreys colts story may now have been written, the bonds formed through the team will undoubtedly last far beyond junior rugby
For the full review of the evening and the Osprey colts season head to our website! ๐ฆ
