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(TROJANS RUGBY CLUB)

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Derek Prout BUSA Rugby Sevens

Sunday, 29^th April 2007

This season, the British Universities Sports Association will hold its annual Rugby Sevens competition in honour of Derek Prout.

Trojans Rugby Club and Southampton Solent University will host the event, at the grounds off Stoneham Lane. It is expected that 32 of the top university rugby teams in the UK (16 men’s and 16 women’s teams) will take part.

Derek dedicated much of his working life in support of the student community. He was a member of the Student RFU, holding many positions, including that of selector, for over a decade. 

During his long career in rugby, he represented Launceston, Redruth, Cornwall, SW Counties, Loughborough Colleges, Northampton, Harlequins, Hampshire, Barbarians, England, and Trojans, where he made over 100 first XV appearances as player, captain and coach.  He was also a club Vice President and coached the county team for four years during the 1980’s.

Derek served at the Southampton Institute (now Southampton Solent University) for over 30 years, including appointments as Head of Sports and Leisure, and Head of Student Services. 

All Trojans members are encouraged to attend and support this event in honour of one of our local sporting heroes. Several of Derek’s former England colleagues are expected to attend.