Former Kingswood pupil to realise dream at Twickenham

On Wednesday this week, Alex Carlton-Porter, former Kingswood pupil who is currently in his second year at UWIC, Cardiff, will be running out onto the pitch at Twickenham as the No.11 player for their Rugby 1st team – a dream since a young boy and one he is very proud to have achieved.  Alex left Kingswood as Sportsman of the Year in 2006 and played for the Eastern Suburbs in Australia during his gap year.  He is currently undertaking a Sports Management Degree at UWIC and has played in their 1st  XV squad since arriving.

Alex in the semi-finals against Hartbury at Newbury on 24th March 2010.

He only missed last year's finals due to a broken arm after colliding with a Bargoed player's head when UWIC played UWE Hartbury WIC in the Welsh League East Division!  UWIC came second last year, but this year exacted revenge by taking Hartbury down 21-20 in a very tight semi-final.

For the final on Wednesday they are pitched against Loughborough University (who beat Leeds Metropolitan Uni) and as the squad is currently points clear in the Welsh League and is scheduled to be in the USA in June playing American University teams, they are ready for the battle.  Alex, (known as ‘Ceeps’ to all his friends), has made the wing his own this year and is know for his speed and fearless tackling ability.

Alex said, “I have loved playing rugby ever since I joined Bath Mini’s at the age of 7, all the way through to Bath Academy.  I think my passion for the game comes from the fantastic coaches both there and also the great support and encouragement I had for all my sports from the sports staff at Kingswood.  This is probably my biggest game and I just can’t wait to play at the home of English rugby!”

UWIC has their First team, Second Team and Ladies team all playing at Twickenham on the 21st April in these finals.

We wish them all good luck !