Performance Rugby

If you’re successful in trials, you’ll represent ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ at national level in leagues and competitions throughout the academic year.

While the ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥CS leagues and competitions focus on rugby union, there are also opportunities to play in rugby league (if you’d prefer). This is via our partnerships with two local rugby clubs – and .

TeamÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Rugby also takes part in the annual , the world’s largest sport and musical festival, where social games of rugby are enjoyed by hundreds of players.

Key information

Performance

Available to: ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ students (male and female). All experience will be considered and you can tell us about it before you arrive at ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥.

Training days and times:

(Men's) Mondays, 6pm-7:30pmÌý(Chapel Gate) | Fridays 5pm-6:30pm (Oakmedians Rugby Club, Meyrick Park)Ìý

(Women's) Mondays, 7pm-8:30pm (Chapel Gate) | Fridays 5pm-6:30pm (Oakmedians Rugby Club, Meyrick Park)Ìý

³Õ±ð²Ô³Ü±ð:Ìý, Meyrick Park, Bournemouth BH2 6LJ andÌý

Fixtures:ÌýÌýon Wednesday afternoons during term time

If you’re successful in becoming a member of TeamÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Rugby, you’ll be required to purchase a sport-specific membership.

This membershipÌýincludes: ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥CS affiliation fees, personal sports insurance, weekly coachingÌýand TeamÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ transport

TeamÂãÁÄÖ±²¥: our Performance Sport rugby teams

Our coaches

Richard Major: Richard is the main coach for our men’s team and is Level 2 qualified

Hughton Campbell and Gordon Horsley:Ìýboth Hughton and Gordon coach our women’s team and are Level 2 qualified. ÌýHugthon is also the Head Coach for England Universities (South Region) and Team Manager for Jamaica RFU while Gordon is Head Coach for local club, Oakmedians Ladies RFU.

Important Documents

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From Sports Scholarships to TASS support, the High Performance team here at SportÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ supports all athletes in the local area to achieve their highest possible sporting potential. For more information, Scholar Stories, and for elite athlete support visit click the link below:

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