Fyn Brown Signed To Wasps

We are delighted to announce that Year 13 student and Rugby Scholar, Fyn Brown has been signed to the Wasps Senior Academy.

Fyn, who will be playing in the back row, is one of eight players who have been signed to the Senior Academy Squad. He has also been playing in the Under 18 Squad for England. 

He has been with Wasps since he was 13, after being initially selected for their Development Players Programme.

Fyn who is currently studying PE, economics and business in the Sixth Form, will go into full time rugby with Wasps after leaving Shiplake in the summer.

Fyn said: “Ever since I started playing rugby, it has been my dream to be a professional rugby player. I really enjoy being in a team environment, all working towards the same goal and helping each other to improve. In rugby you always have people at your side throughout, there are good days and bad days, and you can always rely on your teammates.

“I have been with some of the other players who have been awarded contracts for five years and we have become good friends..”

Once Fyn has finished his studies at Shiplake in the summer he will move to an Academy House in Coventry with other Senior Academy players. A usual day will involve being up early for breakfast and then onto weights, a rugby session and recovery. Building up to a game there will also be team reviews.

Fyn added: “I’m really excited about this opportunity, however I also know now is the start of the hard work. I’ve got to this point and now it is about pushing on and making this into something that I want to do for the rest of my life. I’m really grateful for the opportunity.

“I would like to give my thanks to all the staff at Shiplake and in particular Mr Beckett and Mr Armstrong for all their help and support since I joined the school.”

Mr Sam Beckett, Director of Rugby said: "Despite the rugby season being on hold for most of Fyn's final year at Shiplake we are immensely proud that he has been awarded a Senior Academy contract with Wasps. 

“Even though there have been no competitive matches this season, Fyn has been developing his skills at Shiplake, at Wasps training sessions and England U18 camps. 

“Fyn has been an exceptional role model on and off the field; but it is his phenomenal work ethic that certainly stands him out from the crowd. 

“Fyn is an excellent ambassador for the school, he is well liked and respected amongst the school community. 

“I wish Fyn well as he moves into the next stage of his journey; I am sure he will continue to work hard and improve and I look forward to hopefully seeing him on a pitch in the coming months."

We are also delighted to announce that Old Viking Archie McArthur (19E), has been signed to the Wasps Senior Academy as loosehead prop, and will join Fyn in the summer.