The Club were absolutely delighted to hear the news over the weekend that Max Montgomery has been selected in the Cambridge University squad which will oppose Oxford University in the 133rd Varsity Match at Twickenham on Thursday 11th December 2014 at 2:30pm. Max, along with schoolmates Matthew Stockton and Michael Blair, joined Donaghadee RFC on leaving Bangor Grammar School in the summer of 2013. Max, Matthew and Michael have all become integral members of Donaghadee’s 1st XV squad to varying degrees with Max starting in the Towns Cup Final last April and Matthew on the bench but, unfortunately, Michael’s involvement was restricted to that of supporter after sustaining a serious knee injury earlier in the season. Although he predominantly plays in the back row for Donaghadee Max will wear the No. 16 jersey on Thursday reprising the hooking role which he fulfilled in schools age grade representative rugby and, given the nature of the modern game, is very likely to win his first Blue during the course of the match. Max’s availability for Donaghadee has been severely restricted this season due to his involvement with the senior University side for who he has started at hooker in many of the warm-up games leading to the main event at Twickenham this Thursday. The President, Officers, Club Council, team mates, members and supporters of Donaghadee RFC wish Max every success at RFU HQ and we look forward to welcoming what we believe would be the Club’s first Oxbridge Blue back to Donaldson Park in a few weeks time.