Northampton Trinity Old Boys RFC RIP

I’m very sorry to have to announce yet another Trinity Old Boy passing away on Friday 24th April. Kenny was a stalwart of the Club throughout the 1970s & 80s, an energetic flanker for whatever side he was picked for he always gave 100% on the field – off the field Kenny could be quite a character as well.

A true Kingsthorpe lad his funeral will aptly be held at the St John the Baptist CofE Church on The Green in Kingsthorpe village at Midday on Friday 29^th May.

Regretfully with great personal sadness I have to share the news of Steve’s passing via this extract from Pauline Morin’s Facebook post:

It is with the heaviest heart that we, Steve’s family, have to tell you that the ‘Superman’ passed away in the early hours today (2nd April), peacefully and with all of us beside him. We’ve lived with the prostate cancer for 3 1/2 years and in that time tried where possible to continue living our lives on our terms. However, the major stroke in January had other ideas and our guy has been on a gradual decline since.

The staff at NGH are amazing, especially those in Allebone who looked after Steve so valiantly. Thank you to all our friends and family who took time to visit him in hospital and all those who supported me in these trying weeks.

Of course we are heartbroken but at peace now. Forever in our hearts.

The funeral arrangements are: 3pm on Tuesday 21st April at the Nene Valley Crematorium, 305 Doddington Road Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 2NX

The wake will follow at Steve’s second club, Northampton Old Scouts RFC. All are very welcome to join Pauline, their wonderful triplets and his dear brother Gary for further celebaration of Steve’s great life.

Ciao Bish

A towering presence both on and off the pitch, former Northampton Saints & Northampton Trinity second row Geoff Wright (#1357) passed away last month at the age of 78.

Dougal made his Saints debut in 1967 and went on to record an extraordinary 246 appearances in Black, Green and Gold. Born in May 1947, Dougal began his rugby journey at Long Buckby (but we wont hold that againast him!) before being spotted by Saints and making his Club debut as a 20‑year‑old. He went on to represent Northampton throughout the amateur era but always maintained his contact with his many friends at Trinity, often joining us in our clubhouse for a chat and beer or two.

After retiring from the Saints in 1983 he spent his last playing days with Trinity passing on his huge knowledge of the game to many willing ears – not to mention his great off field persona & Elvis impersonations highlighted during the Wham Boys tour to Whitley Bay.

Dougal later transitioned seamlessly into coaching after retiring from playing, furstly as a Saints youth team coach, then the Wanderers and later as first team Forwards Coach under Barrie Corless and Ian McGeechan, helping shape the careers of numerous future Saints.

His funeral will kick off at 3pm on Friday 30th January at the Nene Valley Crematorium, Wellingborough.

Hi everybody, Neil Moore and I have arranged an informal reunion open to ALL Trinity Old Boys (& Girls) to coincide with the “Super Saturday” final games of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations on Saturday 15^th March. This is planned to be held in the Clubhouse of our old friends and rivals Northampton Old Scouts. We have suggested meeting around 4pm in readiness to prepare for the title & grand slam deciding (sic) England vs Wales game kicking off at 4.45.

The OS caterers will prepare pizzas for us at half time, we are proposing a charge of £10 per person and this will include a raffle ticket for a Grand Draw raising funds for PROSTATE CANCER UK (further tickets @£5 and/or donations for this will also be available to generate as much for this deserving charity close to many of us).

There is a further minor game after the England game which one can stay for, or those with stamina might make it to revisit the Welly Road run together one more time.

Via a WhatsApp group at least 25 Boys & Girls have confirmed they can attend; it would be great to see a few more of you who are not (yet) on that group. If you can make it please message me on 07540704936, payments can be made to:

P.B. Seymour 56 00 60 03016595, putting your name in as the reference

Look forward to seeing as many of you for a pleasant afternoon, thanks Bish & Neil

Pete had recently passed away suddenly at home in Quinton and leaves his devastated daughters Maya and Lydie, 4 month old grandson Noah and the wider family. At the funeral his great friend and former Trinity player Robin Gee gave a brilliant eulogy in front of a packed church containing many Trinity Old Boys.

Pete was a wonderful kind gentleman as the many tributes received reflected, and was not just a Trinity stalwart but one who probably contributed as much as anybody to the on-going development of the Club. He will be much missed by us all.

I regret to inform you all that Andy Manning, known to many at the club as “Baggy”, passed away suddenly 3 weeks ago. Andy was in every way a larger than life character, playing as a very solid prop at Trinity from Colts to the Senior sides in the 1980s.

We have been informed that the celebration of his life will be held at 1pm on Friday 4th November at Nene Valley Crematorium, 305 Doddington Road, Wellingborough NN8 2NX.

The family has said the service is to reflect Andy’s love of life so the dress code will be “a splash of colour” or rugby colours for his fellow followers of the sport.

No flowers please but donations may be made to “The Samaritans” c/o the funeral director SE Wilkinson & Son, 30 Grove Road, Northampton NN1 3LQ

The service will be streamed for those unable to attend in person. Friends are invited to join the family after the service at The George in Brixworth

Rose & Ginger Bingham sent these team pictures in of TOB 1st XVs in the 1970s, but can you identify the years & everybody in them, prize for the first correct entry*

* see Hooter for terms and conditions

I am sorry to inform you that Richard “Dick” White, known to all at Trinity as Chalkie, passed away last week after a short illness after a serious heart attack. A fearless full back in his prime, known for covering up his shortage of hair with a bandana, a toothless grin and playing with absoluteley no regard for his (or anybody else’s) personal safety. He loved photography and was a great artist, as demonstated on this picture he did for Terry Pepperell (PS no idea who that is turning up late!).

His son Matt has informed me that his funeral will be held at Wellingborough crematorium at 12PM on Friday the 4th February. “In honour of Dad and his multi colour coat we wish for all attendees to wear an item of colourful clothing to celebrate his life”.

The service will be followed with the wake at Podington Cricket Club. We kindly request that any donations you may wish to give be made to the British Heart foundation”. Matt and family will be delighted if anybody from Chalkie’s old club can attend.