In each article, we ask the player to let us know their memories of Hamilton Rugby Club and what they are currently doing on and off the pitch...
This time we hear from Vinny Davidson who came to Hamilton along with Alan Dodds when he was studying in Glasgow from 2001-2005
What are your highlights and memories of Hamilton Rugby Club?
I joined at a very successful time for the club and was lucky to be involved with both 1st and 2nd squads that won League titles.
I think my favourite win was the last game of the season away to Annan in the undefeated season with the Super 2s. Coming from Dumfries I had a healthy dislike of Annan RFC growing up so it was great to win there and finish the season as unbeaten champions.
It was a really tight game and I scored the final try that day running in from the 22 (seriously).
Shanzy was going mental on the touchline as I butchered a four-man overlap but that doesn’t matter.
I have lots of fantastic memories at the club and although the rugby was great, some of the best have nothing to do with actually playing. So many to choose from but some highlights that stick in my mind are:
I had a fantastic time in Doha and got to play in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman winning the West Asia Championship and the Gulf top 6.
I moved back to London in 2016 and retired from playing rugby in any serious way. I recently turned 35 years old and am really trying to avoid Veterans rugby as hard as I can!
Thanks for the update Vinny and remember that you always have a home at the Bulls.