Millan Verwoert

I am standing to be Vice-President of UCL’s Men’s Rugby Club because I am extremely grateful for all that it has given me in my first year at university; a sense of community, lots of support and its key role in facilitating some of my favourite memories at university so far. With my gratitude comes a desire to deliver for anyone new to the club next year, be they freshers, masters students or simply new to rugby and the club. I have proven leadership experience, being deputy head boy at my school, helping to manage our school’s ‘Movember’ campaign which raised over £22,000, and leading school societies. Rugby has always been a key part of my life, from starting aged five at my local club, to spending time playing against the best schools in Australia and even captaining my county; I love the sport and want to share it with anyone and everyone. I know how incredible rugby societies can be when managed properly, how much their can give people and how they can benefit the wider space in which they exist. However, I have also seen them being mismanaged, and seen the dangerous ramifications this can have. I will endeavour to give my all to deliver the success of this club, to manage it through promotion, to oversee its expansion and progression as it steps up into more competitive rugby. I will be open to suggestions from all, always actively listening and knowing that I will get things wrong. I have big dreams for this club, and cannot wait to get started on achieving them.