The Prince Obolensky Association
Prince Alexander Obolensky
The Prince Obolensky Award
The inaugural Prince Obolensky Award was presented to the family of Andy Ripley at the Association's Annual Dinner in February 2011 in his memory. The award will be presented annually at the dinner on or about the 17th of February to the person the Association feels best represents the Prince's Corinthian spirit.
2011: Andy Ripley OBE
2012: Jason Leonard OBE
2013: Peter Smith
Prince Alexander Obolensky was born on 17 February 1916 in St Petersburg. He played rugby four times for England scoring 2 tries on his debut against the All Blacks in 1936 helping England secure victory against the All Blacks for the first time by 13 points to nil. Obo or The Flying Prince as he was known played for Oxford University, Leicester and Rosslyn Park.
The Prince Obolensky Association commemorates the memory of Prince Obolensky and through his link with Rosslyn Park, the association commemorates the great rugby tradition of Park, one of England's oldest rugby clubs.
The Association holds an annual dinner in the Spring and raises funds throughout the year to support Rosslyn Park.
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