Rugby
The St Edward’s Rugby Club aims to develop teams capable of competing for national titles, individuals capable of achieving representative honours, to prepare individuals for the next step in their rugby journey, and foster a lifelong love for the sport and develop good people through rugby
Our Rugby Club has enjoyed a long history within schoolboy rugby, with the 1st XV regularly featuring within the top 100 rugby schools nationally and more recently within the top 30. Our 1st VII has, in recent season, progressed to the later stages of the of the world’s biggest rugby sevens tournament, the Rosslyn Park National Schools 7s.
Within in the Rugby Club there is an emphasis on exploration, leaning and performance where we strive to develop TEDDIES players who are Tenacious, Engaged, Driven, Decision Makers, who Inspire, are Effective and Selfless. It is these characteristics that we believe not only make exceptional teammates but exceptional people.
THE RUGBY PROGRAMME AT ST EDWARD’S
- Over 10 hours of training per week, including one-to-ones and individual mentorship for our aspirational and pathway rugby players
- Individualised support for pupils looking for playing opportunities outside of school
- Individualised support for senior players looking to transition into the University, semi-professional or community game post-school
- Entry into National Competitions alongside a challenging, busy fixture card
- Seven beautifully maintained grass rugby pitches and access to all of the latest training aids
- Quality rugby coaching throughout the year, including individual skills sessions led by the School’s Head of Rugby, Joe Winpenny, and supported by coaches from Gloucester Rugby
- Excellent relationships with professional clubs and constituent bodies in order to support pupils representative pathway journey which has seen a number of pupils progress to Academy level and beyond. We have an official partnership with Gloucester Rugby
- Extensive pre-season programme including a number of on- and off- site trips. Previous pre-season tours have included Italy, Australia, South Africa and Canada. A long-haul tour is planned for 2026
- Video analysis opportunities for all teams throughout the season with the use of the Sports Departments’ four VEO cameras
- A number of our1st XV fixtures are live-streamed through NextGenXV
- Year-round athletic development programme, personalised to each individual within our performance gym and led by our Head of Strength & Conditioning, Tom Greensmith
- Annual showcase fixture for the 1st XV at the historic home of Oxford University RFC, Iffley Road
OSE RUGBY PLAYERS
- James Forrester (England/Gloucester Rugby)
- Jonny Goodridge (England A/Gloucester Rugby/Worcester Warriors)
- Greg Fisilau (England/England A/England U20/Exeter Chiefs)
- Charlie Mason (Midlands Central Academy/Nottingham University)
- Ollie Sedgwick (Midlands Central Academy/Bath University)
- Matt Sell (Midlands Central Academy/Loughborough University)
- Cam King (Wasps Academy/London Scottish/Bedford Blues)
- Max Brunner (England U18/Wasps Academy)
- Jake Anderson (England U16)
Current pupils Mukeah Turay and Kai Wilkinson are both part of the Gloucester Rugby U18 Academy and Jem Mavroleon is part of the Ealing Trailfinders U18 Academy. We also have a number of current pupils who are part of professional academies across the various age groups.
‘The rugby programme at Teddies has been superb at accelerating my development as a player. The programme pushes me to improve both on and off the field. A competitive fixture list helps to further aid my progress both as a team player and an individual. The coaching is excellent, with real enthusiasm and drive shown by the coaches. I have found the video analysis after each game to be extremely useful in improving small details of my game. Some of my best memories have come from playing rugby at Teddies, with highlights of mine being the match played at Iffley Road in front of the whole school, and the bonds made with my teammates.’KAI WILKINSON, CURRENT PUPIL (gloucester rugby academy)
‘The rugby programme at Teddies has been superb at accelerating my development as a player. The programme pushes me to improve both on and off the field. A competitive fixture list helps to further aid my progress both as a team player and an individual. The coaching is excellent, with real enthusiasm and drive shown by the coaches. I have found the video analysis after each game to be extremely useful in improving small details of my game. Some of my best memories have come from playing rugby at Teddies, with highlights of mine being the match played at Iffley Road in front of the whole school, and the bonds made with my teammates.’KAI WILKINSON, CURRENT PUPIL (gloucester rugby academy)
‘Since joining Teddies I have been able to learn and grow not only an individual rugby player but as a teammate as well. There is brilliant coaching and support provided to everyone on and off the field. As a result of the well-structured system at the School I have been able to take my game to a whole new level and have learnt to uplift those around me as well. The warm and caring environment created by the coaches and my team has been nothing short of exceptional. What I enjoy the most about Teddies rugby programme is the universal sense of ambition. Everyone wants to be the best they possibly can, and the coaching and facilities available mean that we can realise our dreams.’MUKEAH turay, CURRENT PUPIL (gloucester rugby academy)
‘Teddies’ rugby programme was outstanding – the levels of dedication from coaches across the whole Club made for an excellent team culture. The development of the 1st XV over my last three years, was special, not just in terms of results but in the bonds created on and off the pitch between coaches and players. The growth in coaching allowed me to perform at a much higher standard within the Wasps Academy and England U18 squad and has helped me grow into University rugby. Every detail of a player’s development is thought through, with a programme of strength and conditioning, management of game time and analysis sessions.’CHARLIE MASON OSE (NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY)
‘Teddies’ rugby programme was outstanding – the levels of dedication from coaches across the whole Club made for an excellent team culture. The development of the 1st XV over my last three years, was special, not just in terms of results but in the bonds created on and off the pitch between coaches and players. The growth in coaching allowed me to perform at a much higher standard within the Wasps Academy and England U18 squad and has helped me grow into University rugby. Every detail of a player’s development is thought through, with a programme of strength and conditioning, management of game time and analysis sessions.’CHARLIE MASON OSE (NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY)For more information about rugby opportunities available at the school, please refer to our Sports Awards page or contact the Head of Rugby.