plays U14-U17 friendlies around the counties from which boys generally attend the school (Middlesex, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire). In 2015 the U15 and U16 were unbeaten and won a "double" of both winning the Harrow RFC 10's Tournament. The club pays particular attention to encouraging its student players to return to the club during vacations. One initiative in August 2012 was the first-ever "OMT University Challenge 7's Tournament" where OMTS played for their future, current or past universities. Six universities competed and the final was won by Leeds University, captained by Will Magie (OMT & then captain of the USA U20 team) against a combined Oxbridge squad, captained by Marcus-Alexander Neil, OMT and previously captain of Oxford University Rugby League. OMT also won a hat-trick 2012–2014 of winning the Hertfordshire RFU Returning Students 10s Festival held in December each year under floodlights at Old Albanians RFC. To further promote recruitment and retention OMT commenced a 7's Squad – the HoneyBadgers – in 2014, who have now become a regular feature on the London and Southeast 7's circuit. In 2015 it won silverware in four out of five competitions it entered, and is now competing at higher "Open" levels. Ground The club has played at a number of grounds, but now plays at the War Memorial Sports Ground, Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood It has two dedicated pitches of international standard and is now used regularly by Hertfordshire and Middlesex to stage county matches. In April 2012 OMTFC hosted the first home international for the England U18 Clubs & Schools team, who played Ireland Clubs U18, winning 39–10. A crowd of over 700 watched this match. Notable players and former players The school from which the club arose has produced many internationals, most of whom played for OMTFC. In 2012 Will Magie, OMT and a Leeds University player captained the USA U20's, winning the Junior Rugby World Trophy. In January 2013, Sam Katz, OMT, a student at Loughborough University, represented England Students vs Portugal, scoring 20 points in their 25–20 win vs the national side. On 15 November 2014, Joe Cokanasiga debuted for the 1st XV on his 17th birthday, becoming the youngest player to represent OMT since RFU minimum age requirements. At the end of the 2014/15 season he had become the highest try scorer in the club. Internationals Source: OMT Centenary programme British and Irish Lions Other Merchant Taylors has also