Our S&C Lead and 2nd XV Head Coach Stuart “Tommo” ‘The Thunder’ Tomkinson is stepping out of the rugby boots and into the boxing ring on 1st November 2025, taking on a charity fight in aid of Willen Hospice and Mind.

For Tommo, this challenge is as personal as it is physical. Inspired by his older brother who’s taken part before, he saw it as a great way to spend time together while pushing himself outside his comfort zone.

It’ll be his first-ever time in the ring, and while he admits the nerves are setting in, the excitement of doing it for two incredible causes keeps him focused.

Tommo’s motivation for supporting Willen Hospice and Mind comes from the heart. “Willen speaks for itself as a wonderful place,” he says, “and Mind means a lot to me personally — men’s mental health is something close to my heart after losing my father and two close friends to suicide.”

Want to support Tommo?
Tickets and donation links are available below - with the money raised going to Willen Hospice and Mind in support of men’s mental health and local care.

To purchase Tickets to the event to really show your support, please click here!
If you want to donate, please click here!

Location: 1 S Row, Elder Gate, Milton Keynes
Date: 1st November 2025
Time: From 16:30

Let’s get behind The Thunder as he takes on the ultimate challenge — fighting for two incredible causes and inspiring others along the way