Another season has drawn to a close and it’s time to acknowledge those that have represented the club both on and off the field.
First, the players that have reached cap milestones.
Receiving their 25 cap tie:
Shaun Buzza
Ben Smith
Lewis Vinnicombe
Club Badges for 50 caps were awarded to:
Jack Andrew
CJ Boyce
Will Tanswell
Receiving both their tie and Badge:
Kyle Moyle
Will Hennessey
1st XV Player’s Player Award
Unfortunately this year’s recipient was not able to collect in person, however this prestigious award warrants recognition. New to town this season, this second row made a massive impact from the off; his consistent work rate, tackle count, dynamic ball carrying, lineout play and especially kick off retrievals, coupled with a can do attitude is appreciated most by his peers. Unfortunately his season was cut short after an injury playing for the Royal Navy that certainly robbed him of Inter Services rugby. After a year’s sabbatical where he is currently travelling in Australia, the club cannot wait to welcome him back for the 27/28 season. 25/26 Season 1st XV Players Player is AJ Hussell.
2nd XV Player’s Player
Plenty of players put their hands up for this prestigious award. Being recognised by your peers is always special, when the votes were counted the lads couldn’t separate two. Products of the club’s youth section in their first full season of men’s rugby. Both regular starters, they have earned the respect of their teammates contributing to the squads’ successful season. Their performances have been rewarded; with one earning both Cornwall Under-20s and Southwest Under-20s regional honours and the other representing Cornwall Clubs. Both have put their hands up for 1st XV opportunities and played in their first Boxing Day, more evidence of the pathway that exists at Camborne RFC, proving hard work and commitment rewards at senior level are there to be earned.
These two have got bright futures ahead of them and fully deserve the recognition they’ve received from their teammates. 25/26 2nd XV Players’ Players are Alfie Brooksbank and Ewan Murray.
1st XV Coaches’ Player
The recipient is a coach’s dream, a Swiss army knife of a player, adaptable to numerous different roles and responsibilities. He has had an outstanding season, making the number 4 shirt his own. A tremendous work rate and ethic, often doing the bits and bobs that might not be eye catching but are essential to team success and getting that W on a Saturday afternoon. He has worked extremely hard on his lineout skills, which were base level and are now honed and first class with him leading the lineout calls. His loose play has always been top drawer. This season was no different, leading the charge in ball carries and tackle counts. With tremendous commitment he has played in every game and nearly every minute except from a dubious early shower at Syston and much deserved rest and substitution on our last home game. Highly popular amongst his peers and supporters, worthy of the acknowledgment from the coaching cadre, your 25/26 1st XV Coaches Player of the Year is Adam Hughes.
2nd XV Coach’s Player
New to Town this season, joining from Hayle. Very quickly it was evident he was here to learn, improve and make the most of every opportunity. Comfortable in the centre and across the back three, he soon made the 13 shirt his own. Week after week producing some outstanding performances, combining pace and attacking flair with a real understanding of the game defensively. He’s been one of our most consistent performers all season. His efforts have been recognised beyond the 2nd XV with both a Cornwall Clubs and Tamar Cup call-up, coupled with a well-earned start on Boxing Day. He’s continued to push himself and has shown that he’s more than capable of stepping up when given the opportunity. What really stands out, though, is his attitude and work ethic. He’s usually one of the first to training and one of the last to leave. He listens, works hard and is always looking for ways to improve his game. As coaches, those are the qualities you love to see.
Unfortunately he was not with us on the night, however, for everything he’s brought to the squad this season, the 25/26 2nd XV Coaches’ Player of the Year is Max Jenkin.
1st XV Most Improved
An impressive first season in the Cherry and White shirt for this young man. Excellent base foundations with skill sets from a solid youth career and previous exposure to level 4 rugby at Exeter University; utilising these transferable skills to good effect. Competition across the front row and some regular game time and further experience was required. He used loan periods at St Austell and 2nd XV fixtures to improve his game. He has worked hard on his loose play, tackle gain and the complexities of scrummaging on both the loose and tight heads. Committed to training and a real team player putting his hand up for any squad. His improvements and work ethic not being unnoticed. A regular in the 1st XV match day 20 for the latter part of the season and rewarded with County Championship honours helping Cornwall to glory, cruelly missing out on Twickenham due to injury obtained against Kent. One to watch for the future, an impressive breakthrough season, 25/26 Season 1st XV Most Improved Player is Archie Rolls.
2nd XV Most Improved
His first full season in men’s rugby has been an impressive one. Coming through the Camborne Youth and Colts system, he always had the foundations to make the step up, but the progress he’s made this season has been outstanding. He’s gone from being a fairly quiet colt finding his feet in senior rugby to one of the louder forceful voices on the pitch. His commitment has been excellent throughout the season. He rarely misses training, works hard every week and has earned his place in the side despite strong competition for his position.That hard work has been rewarded with a Cornwall Under-20s, Southwest Under 20s call-up and Boxing Day 1st XV rugby. Full of tenacity and drive, he’s been pushing hard for further opportunities at senior level ever since. This has been a real breakthrough year for him and there’s no doubt there’s plenty more to come from him. 25/26 Season 2nd XV Most Improved Player is Alfie Brooksbank.
2nd XV Clubman of the Year
If ever there was a player who deserves the title of Clubman, it’s this man. Another player who’s come through the Camborne youth and Colts setup, He is the sort of lad every squad needs. He turns up, trains hard, gets on with the job and never causes any fuss. Originally a back-row player, he’s made a successful move to the wing and has developed a real habit of finding the try line. More importantly, he’ll play wherever he’s asked and will always put the team first. He rarely misses a training session, never moans and is always willing to help out when needed. He’s a great teammate and a player who represents everything that’s good about this club. It was fitting that he rounded off 2025 with a try in the West Bank corner on Boxing Day but his contribution to the squad goes far beyond what happens on a Saturday afternoon.
The 2nd XV 25/26 Clubman of the Year is ‘Pistol’ Pete Davidson.
Supporters’ Player of the Year
A very hotly contested affair again this season with every vote counting, amazingly after nearly 300 votes it resulted in a tie. The first an old stalwart who surpassed 150 games for Town this season. On the pitch, what a season, his natural leadership driving the standards and obviously catching the supporters eyes, scoring 39 tries and topping the Nat 2 West table again, making both the Rugby Paper and National League Dream Teams and lifting the Bill Beaumont Cup with Cornwall at Twickenham, the veteran hooker still proving that age is but a number.
The second a popular clubman who is homing in on 200 games early next season. He is a coach’s dream, never an excuse not to train or play. On the pitch, he has been Mr Consistent for many seasons now. Dynamic loose forward who’s work rate is second to none resulting in eye catching tackles, runs and lineout play. Another Town player making the National League dream team and County Championship success with Cornwall, another outstanding contribution from the openside.
Your 25/26 season 1st XV Supporters Players of the year are Ben Priddey and Jordan Nicholls.
Club Long Service Award
The recipient has been a member of this great club for many years and is widely known throughout South West rugby circles due to his many years as Treasurer of the Cornwall RFU. He took over as Secretary at Camborne RFC when Malcolm Tonkin became ill. He immediately made a difference, utilising the skills he honed at the county level. He has made a superb contribution to the development of the club’s infrastructure, to take it where it is today. He was heavily involved in the club’s application for the Camborne Town Bid money. His knowledge of the RFU’s Laws, rules and regulations is second to none, his contribution to the club’s success is immense, and he attends all our club fixtures, men’s and women both home and away. This reward is well deserved after years of tireless commitment and many hours on the road supporting, from all at the club thank you. Your 25/26 Long Service Award is bestowed to Richard Simeons.
Clubman of the Year
The recipient and his family have decades of association with Camborne RFC as former players and committee members, constant active members for many years. This past season he took over the reins of club chairman at a testing and difficult period. This has been a challenge which he has met head on, and he has overseen with zeal and tenacity showing great leadership resulting in the club’s promotion to National League 1 for the first time in our history. He has also worked tirelessly over the past few years in getting the club grants which now sees us with the finest facilities in the South West outside of Sandy Park. He has fully engaged with all sections of the club and has attended many away fixtures, taking his turn to liaise with Radio Cornwall. Much of his hard work goes unseen, but he has been the driving force behind the club’s success this season, work laid on firm foundations and one club ethos. A worthy recipient of the Malcom Tonkin trophy,
25/26 Clubman of the Year is Martin Symons.
Jack Andrew is a true stalwart of Cornish rugby. Over the last decade and a half, the physical prop has established himself as one of the most reliable and respected front-row operators around.
His transition away from full-time professional rugby to sign with Camborne RFC in 2024 was a massive coup for the Cherry and Whites.Since then he’s brought invaluable leadership and top-tier set-piece dominance to the club.
A graduate of the respected Truro College squad, Jack captained the side to a historic National Schools Cup victory at Twickenham in 2009. In 2010, he joined the Exeter Chiefs Academy to begin his professional development, while also gaining senior experience on loan with Launceston RFC.
He spent a full season playing for Plymouth Albion, cementing his physical presence and refining his trade at loosehead and tighthead prop.
Jack returned home to Cornwall and became a legendary figure at the Mennaye Field. Over an 11 year spell with the Cornish Pirates, he racked up 236 appearances, second only to head coach, Alan Paver. He celebrated his testimonial year in 2023, leaving a mark as a mentor to younger players and a Championship powerhouse.
Stepping away from full-time rugby, Jack signed with Camborne RFC for the club’s second season in National League Two West. His impact was immediate. During the 2025 – 26 campaign, he crossed his 50-appearance milestone for Camborne. His dominant performances earned him a spot in The Rugby Paper’s Team of the Season.
Beyond his club campaign with Camborne, Jack has continued to represent the Cornwall County team with pride. In May he was drafted into the starting lineup for the county side, culminating in a spectacular performance at Twickenham where Cornwall defeated Lancashire to reclaim the Cup.
Jack brings elite scrummaging, high tactical IQ, devastating running lines and immense leadership. Being able to switch from tighthead to loosehead and second row, his versatility and phenomenal fitness easily see him completing a full 80 minutes.
With Town moving up a league for the upcoming season, locking Jack down to an extension is a massive statement of intent as they look to establish themselves at the higher level.