End of an era for Guinness World Record holder Tyson Lewis

Guinness World Record holder Tyson Lewis’ 14-year association with Doncaster Knights will end this summer.

Lewis entered the record books in 2014 when he scored the fastest try ever recorded in a rugby union match with just 7.24 seconds on the clock in Doncaster’s National League One match against Old Albanian.

A first team regular, the winger msde over 200 appearances on the wing before moving into coaching at the south Yorkshire club.

But, now he says ‘the time has come for me to move on to a new chapter’.

Speaking as one, Knights president Steve Lloyd and chairman Tony De Mulder paid tribute to the popular Champ Rugby figure.

“Tyson has given 14 years of dedicated service to this club, and we are incredibly grateful for everything he has contributed to Doncaster Rugby Football Club and Doncaster Knights,” they said.

“He has been a tremendous servant to the club, from his outstanding playing career with over 200 appearances, to his work in the coaching set-up and the contribution he brought to the Academy programme.

“Tyson was there during the transition from Doncaster Rugby into Doncaster Knights and has played an important role in shaping the club throughout that journey.

“He was also a well-known and highly respected player across the Championship circuit, and of course, holds a unique place in our history with the Guinness World Record for the fastest try in a professional game.

“As a person, Tyson will be greatly missed by players, staff and supporters alike. His character, commitment and passion for the club have been clear to everyone who has worked with him.

“We would like to thank Tyson for everything he has done for this club and wish him and his family all the very best for the future. We are certain there will always be a warm welcome waiting for him at Castle Park, with a beer in hand.”

Meanwhile, Doncaster’s recruitment for next season is moving apace, with two former Newcastle players, prop Logovi’i Mulipola and flanker Josh Bainbridge, agreeing to stay on next season, despite the Knights moving to a part-time model.

The Olowofela twins, Jordan and Ryan, have also re-signed at Castle Park, along with club centurion and scrum-half Alex Dolly, captain Ben Murphy, loose forward Adam Hopkinson and No.8 Jasper McGuire.

The Darren Fearn-coached team have also brought in more PREM experience in the form of hooker Nathan Langdon, the brother of England hooker Curtis Langdon, as well as Newcastle props, twins Callum Hancock and Connor Hancock, and Ealing centre Harry Yates, with more signings due to be announced.