Rugby

Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship

The five core values of the England Rugby Football Union, are ones that are passionately shared by those in the Rugby Club at St Edward’s. With an emphasis on exploration, learning and performance, the coaches at Teddies led by Head of Rugby, Joe Winpenny, take a holistic approach to the pupils’ development and understand that this as much away from the pitch as it does on it. The coaching team 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.

Regular training sessions throughout the week give the pupils the opportunity to develop the technical, tactical, physical and psychological pillars of their game. We give pupils the chance to explore their leadership skills and their decision-making ability whilst promoting game understanding and  skill acquisition through active, purposeful, safe and enjoyable training sessions.

 

All age groups have the opportunity to play competitively against many of the other big rugby-playing schools in the country, both in the full 15 a-side game and in Seven and our U14, U16 & 1st VII have the opportunity to play at the historic annual National School Sevens tournament at Rosslyn Park. Those who excel in the game during their years at Teddies, be they Sports Award Holders or otherwise, will have access to all the opportunities and support required to fulfil their potential. They are supported by the very best medical and physiotherapy provision including a match day physiotherapist and doctor, strength and conditioning coaches, have full use of a world-class gym and strength and conditioning suite, access to external professional coaches, regular video analysis sessions & additional 1-2-1/small group skills top up session outside of their team training sessions. Our Academy liaison is an important aspect of the elite level of rugby at Teddies and players regularly attend academy sessions with Midlands Central Academy, London & South East Academy, as well as representing their counties at The Independent School Lambs and being part of National development pathways.

Our coaches have rich and illustrious playing and coaching pedigrees; some have played professionally/semi-professionally in the UK and others abroad, whilst several have represented Oxford University at varsity matches at Twickenham, keeping our link with the University very much alive. Our coaching staff counts in its number a former England U16 coach, as well as several who have coached for many years at semi-professional and county levels.

Rugby at St Edward’s is supported by a touring policy that allows pupils to experience an overseas tour during their five years at St Edward’s. Previous tours have included Italy, Australia, South Africa and Canada.

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