Rugby Union

Coaches: Staff member in charge: Andrew Waterhouse

Rugby at St Bede’s is headed by a large group of experienced coaches. Currently nine coaches ensure an excellent coaching ratio for our 4 teams. RFU Coaching and Referee’s courses are run at the School in which both staff and students are regular participants.

Teams: Teams are run at all age groups (U14, U15, U16, U18), with provision made for all players to both learn, train and play the game. Trainings take place three days per week per age group, with the opportunity to train both as a full side as well as taking part in unit specific days. Additional coaching and practice time is also well used, with Dartfish video analysis where appropriate. The squad has access to a qualified Strength and Conditioning manager who is employed as part of the trust.

Fixtures: St Bede’s plays competitive matches against top public schools such as Eton, Worth, Cranleigh, Eastbourne, Dulwich, Christ’s Hospital, Colfe’s, Brighton, Hurstpeirpoint, Sutton Valence and Tonbridge. Teams also enter into the national Daily Mail Cup at both U18 and U15 level, and the Sussex County Cup at all age groups. The fixtures start in the Autumn term and continue into the Spring term.

Dress: Green and white jerseys with black shorts and green socks.

Notable achievements:
Former student Rob Buchanan played in the 2009 England U18 Four Nations tournament and has signed a contract with Harlequins Rugby.
The School is represented in the County sides, and in the Schools of Rugby programme