The Beaumont 1st XV Pitch was officially opened by Paul Staniford (Captain 1st XV 1973-74), at a ceremony attended by the current first team, current and past pupils and a number of former school rugby captains
The pitch was named in honor of John Beaumont, a life long rugby fan, former pupil and Governor. In his opening speech, Paul said: “Thanks to John’s legacy, Ashville College now has a 1st XV pitch it can be proud of, and one that will, thanks to his significant investment, serve the school for many years to come.”