Performance Rugby
If you’re successful in trials, you’ll represent BU at national level in leagues and competitions throughout the academic year.
While the BUCS 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 .
TeamBU 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: ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ students (male and female). All experience will be considered and you can tell us about it before you arrive at BU.
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
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Fixtures:ÌýÌýon Wednesday afternoons during term time
If you’re successful in becoming a member of TeamBU Rugby, you’ll be required to purchase a sport-specific membership.
This membershipÌýincludes: BUCS affiliation fees, personal sports insurance, weekly coachingÌýand Team²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ transport
TeamBU: our Performance Sport rugby teams
Men’s 1st team
Men's 2nd team
Women’s team
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
From Sports Scholarships to TASS support, the High Performance team here at Sport²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ 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:
