Rugby at Wellington

In the Michaelmas term the 15-aside format of the game is offered to all boys, with multiple teams being fielded in each year group to play fixtures against some of the country’s premier Rugby schools. We have 9 fantastic pitches, expertly maintained by the grounds department, with the pinnacle of these being Bigside 1, the first XV pitch that is overlooked by the stunning Monro Pavilion. The match day experience this facility offers is absolutely second to none across British school boy rugby. At under 15 we annually enter a team into the National Cup competition and to date are the competitions most successful school.

In the lent term we shift focus to the 7-aside format of the game and this includes an offering for girls looking to try rugby. Each year group is entered into multiple tournaments, the culmination coming at the National Rosslyn Park competition.

In the summer term there are no formal fixtures or competitions but we offer individuals an opportunity to continue their development in the form of one to one’s and small group skill-based sessions.

Providing a pathway to play rugby after school is something we take very seriously. For students who have aspirations of playing rugby at the professional level we have strong ties with the academies at London Irish and Harlequins. A number of our current students are involved at different stages of the player development pathway and regularly represent their respective academies.

An emerging route to professionalism is through the new BUCS Super Rugby League, this provides students the opportunity to combine undergraduate study with elite level rugby. Every year more of our students are pursuing this route and this is something we facilitate by building strong working relationships with Universities across the country. There are currently OW’s representing 5 different Premiership Rugby teams, with players having reached this level through both the Academy and University route.

The College rugby program provides a pathway to play rugby after school, this is something we take very seriously and believe the Wellington rugby experience should set the players up with the confidence to join any club around the world. For students who have aspirations of playing rugby at the professional level we have strong ties with the academies at Bath and Harlequins. A number of our current students are involved at different stages of the player development pathway and regularly represent their respective academies.

What you need

Protective Gear:

1. Gumshield: We strongly encourage all players to have a gumshield. It is good for protection, especially if you have braces.

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