BRIGHTON AND HOVE SEA SERPENTS RFC CELEBRATE END OF 2025-26 SEASON
Left to right: Byron Todd, TJ Farrimond, Emmanuel Valentine, Alan Thomas, Peter Simms, Sammy Skudder, Ian Chaplin
Players, coaches, supporters and members of Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC gathered on Saturday 27 June to celebrate another successful season at the club's Annual General Meeting and Players' Awards, marking the end of another memorable rugby year.
The day recognised individual achievements, both on and off the pitch, while reflecting on a year that saw the club continue to grow, strengthen its community and celebrate a major milestone.
The 2025–26 season was particularly significant as the Sea Serpents celebrated their 10th anniversary in November 2025. Over the past decade, the club has become one of the UK's leading inclusive rugby clubs, providing a welcoming environment for players of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.
Throughout the season, the Sea Serpents travelled across the UK and beyond to compete in fixtures and tournaments, representing Brighton & Hove in destinations including Manchester, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Oslo. Alongside competitive success, the club continued to expand through its Try Rugby programme, welcoming a new intake of players while celebrating the development and achievements of long-standing members.
The annual awards recognised the dedication, commitment and outstanding contributions of players and supporters throughout the season.
2025–26 Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents Award Winners
Supporter of the Year: TJ
Most Improved Player: Peter Simms
Best Newcomer: Oliver Loeb Mills
Captain's Player of the Year: Sammy Skudder
Coaches' Player of the Year: Emmanuel Valentine
Players' Player of the Year: Emmanuel Valentine
Clubman of the Year: Alan Thomas
The evening concluded with members looking ahead to another exciting season, as the Sea Serpents continue their mission of making rugby accessible, inclusive and enjoyable for everyone while building on a decade of success both on and off the field
