A local Rugby Union player is celebrating an impressive milestone.
Alex Jobson (left) recently became the first Oldham Rugby Union player to score 1000 points in the club’s 122 year history - a remarkable achievement given the club’s track record of producing quality players and the challenges faced in recent times.
A product of Oldham’s Juniors system, Alex’s journey is especially impressive considering his first years at senior level were when established goal-kickers like Callum Megram and Jordan McEwan were already making their mark, and during a time under the captaincy of Gareth Barber where scoring penalties was often bypassed in favor of ambitious attacking play and scoring tries.
Additionally, the 2018/19 season saw Alex representing Preston Grasshoppers, a team six levels higher in the RFU system, under the guidance of legendary coach Paul Arnold, highlighting his exceptional talent and versatility.
A spokesperson for the club commented:
“Everyone at the club is thrilled with this confirmation of Alex’s huge contribution to the club’s success over the last decade and hopes he continues piling on the points in the future.”
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