Vale veteran Malcolm Fowler is the First Team Player of the Year. His award was announced at an end of season dinner attended by more than 100 players and supporters. Scrum half Owen Hughes was the Players Player of the Season, Sam Wallbank was revealed as the A team Player of the Season, Paul Ford was the Vikings’ choice and Dan Rainford topped the B team poll. The Ladies named Holly Cumpstey as Young Player of the Season, Kath Evans was the Most Improved, Emma Bolton was Player of the Season and Jenny Evans was awarded the Sue Garnett Memorial Award. Director of Rugby, Andy Higgin paid tribute to all the players. He said the club had found its identity and rediscovered its pride in what had ben an enjoyable season.




