Rugby

 

 

Find out about Mens & Womens Rugby Union at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ of Worcester.

The Mens Rugby programme at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is led by Thomas Cubitt (Head Coach for Mens Rugby 1s).  The Womens Rugby programme at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is led by Alex Gardener (Head Coach for Womens Rugby 1s).

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has established links with a range of local national & premiership clubs (mens), and premiership & championship clubs (womens). The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ offers ambitious rugby players the opportunity to apply for scholarships at aspiring & elite level. 

Our highlights

  • We have two mens teams and one womens team competing in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) providing varying levels of competitive opportunities for students, from recreational to elite.
  • All of our teams perform in Midlands tier 1 or 2.
  • A number of weekly training sessions are provided for each team with games on Wednesdays.
  • All BUCS teams have their own Head Coach, that ensures sessions are fun and inclusive.
  • All BUCS teams have access to sports therapy treatment and massage prior to games, as well as designated student sports therapists who attend both their home and away games. 
  • Our Mens 1st and Womens 1st are performance teams means they can access a range of support including performance coaching, team & individual strength & conditioning, performance analysis and performance kit.
  • We also offer a range of opportunities to participate in coaching, refereeing, performance analysis and other support roles in the programme. Volunteering and work placement opportunities are available within the rugby programme, to support a variety of subject areas.

Contact us

For further information on the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ of Worcester rugby programme, please contact:

Thomas Cubitt (Head Coach for Mens Rugby 1s) - Email: t.cubitt@worc.ac.uk

Alex Gardener (Head Coach for Womens Rugby 1s) - Email: a.gardener@worc.ac.uk