Team Manager: Becky Newman
Head Coach: Steve McGrath
Coaching Team: Jules Greenaway, David Strong, Craig Lamden, Kris Whiteley, Ken Davies and Richard DixonTEAM PROFILE
The first 4 trial sessions are free. If you would like more information on membership subs please contact the Team Manager or see the Memberships area on our Club Site.
Contact details for key coaching staff and team manager can be found by clicking on the drop down and selecting 'Roles'.
We are a friendly, fun, team who just love to play rugby.
We fully support the RFU's TREDS values of Teamwork • Respect • Enjoyment • Discipline • Sportsmanship.
New members are always welcome, regardless of experience - if you turn up, you will get to play.
Under 12s is for boys who are in school year 7. Girls of this age can join the Mini Nuns team at Abbey, the contact is Olly Kennedy (07774 496501).
The season begins in early September and runs until the end of April. We are a mixed ability squad and welcome all players at any level of experience; we currently have over 25 players but always welcome more. We offer a 'train for free' trial period for the first four sessions and all you need is a gum shield.
The season begins in early September and runs until the end of April. We are a mixed ability squad and welcome all players at any level of experience; we currently have over 25 players but always welcome more. We offer a 'train for free' trial period for the first four sessions and all you need is a gum shield.
We play both home and away games, and a number of tournaments throughout the season.
The Coaches
The coaching team is led by Steve McGrath, and supported by Jules Greenaway who have been coaching at the club for many years and have a wealth of experience of coaching young people. They are supported by David Strong, Craig Lamden, Kris Whiteley, Ken Davies and Richard Dixon. All coaches and the team manager are parent or club volunteers and have undergone RFU skills coaching, safeguarding and are all DBS checked.
The coaching team is led by Steve McGrath, and supported by Jules Greenaway who have been coaching at the club for many years and have a wealth of experience of coaching young people. They are supported by David Strong, Craig Lamden, Kris Whiteley, Ken Davies and Richard Dixon. All coaches and the team manager are parent or club volunteers and have undergone RFU skills coaching, safeguarding and are all DBS checked.
Training and Match Details
The U12s train on Sundays at 9-10.30. This is normally at the club but occasionally we train away. All matches happen on a Sunday morning. The team manager will notify each parent or carer in advance.
The U12s train on Sundays at 9-10.30. This is normally at the club but occasionally we train away. All matches happen on a Sunday morning. The team manager will notify each parent or carer in advance.
Get Involved
We want our players, parents/carers and coaches to remain lovers of rugby for the rest of their lives and give back to the sport what they have gained over the years. The Club is a volunteer club. Officers, coaches, managers and parents who help out every Sunday do so on a completely voluntary basis, without them there would be no club. If you are able to support in any capacity then contact the team manager either at training or email through the website.
We want our players, parents/carers and coaches to remain lovers of rugby for the rest of their lives and give back to the sport what they have gained over the years. The Club is a volunteer club. Officers, coaches, managers and parents who help out every Sunday do so on a completely voluntary basis, without them there would be no club. If you are able to support in any capacity then contact the team manager either at training or email through the website.
Player membership
New players are always welcome. Please contact Team Manager, Becky Newman, if your child would like to attend.
New players are always welcome. Please contact Team Manager, Becky Newman, if your child would like to attend.
The first 4 trial sessions are free. If you would like more information on membership subs please contact the Team Manager or see the Memberships area on our Club Site.
Contact details for key coaching staff and team manager can be found by clicking on the drop down and selecting 'Roles'.
