Massam named Championship One Player of the Week

Rob Massam is the Premier Sports Championship One Player of the Week after scoring five tries against Rochdale Hornets.

Massam receives a maximum five points towards the Kingstone Press Championship One Player of the Year award at the end of the season.

Every week each coach in the Championship and Championship One is contacted to help compile the Premier Sports awards.

Premier Sports Championship One Player of the Week – Rob Massam (North Wales Crusaders)

North Wales Crusaders wing Rob Massam scored five times in his side’s 48-0 win against Rochdale Hornets to set a new club record for tries in a match.

North Wales coach Clive Griffiths said: “Two of his tries really took some scoring, and the other three were very good finishes down the line that he put away strongly.

“He’s a strong character and people underestimate his pace. He’s got a good future ahead of him.”

Griffiths added: “Rob’s story gives you a real buzz as a coach. He came to our trials 18 months ago from a rugby union background, and this year he’s growing in stature every week.”

Championship One Player of the Year Award

Stuart Reardon has moved to joint top of the Player of the Year rankings after collecting two points for his display against Rochdale Hornets.

Reardon’s team-mate Rob Massam earned five points, while James Tutuila and Richard Lepori also claimed their first points of the year.

5 points – Rob Massam (North Wales Crusaders)

4 points – James Tutuila (South Wales Scorpions)

3 points – Richard Lepori (Oldham)

2 points – Stuart Reardon (North Wales Crusaders)

1 point – Tyla Hepi (Gloucestershire All Golds)

Championship One Player of the Year table

1. Mike Bishay (10 points)

Stuart Reardon (10 points)

3. Gary Middlehurst (9 points)