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Rugby Union (Men's)

Whether you’re an aspiring professional, or enjoy recreational rugby, the University of Birmingham offers players the opportunity to enjoy Rugby Union at every level. There are opportunities for everyone to maximise their development and enjoy the game.

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Performance Rugby

The men’s first team is a performance club benefitting from extensive strength and conditioning and sports science support, ensuring a professional approach is taken to every aspect of training and development.

Performance Sport Scholarship Application

(DD/MM/YYY)

Please include your full postcode

(If applicable - 10 digit number in format 123-456-7890)

(e.g. Unconditional / ABB)

(e.g. Sport & Exercise Science, BC17)

Please select all that apply.

(Please note whether UK or Home Country and which age-group)

Please list your major achievements in your sport over the past two years, starting with the most recent. Please detail the year in which the achievement took place, your age at the time, the event, the standard of representation (e.g. club, county, international) and result.

To help us gain further insight to you as an athlete, please list your realistic performance goals for the next 12 months (up to 3):

Please specify level and dates.

Please specify level and dates.

Please specify amount and period of provision.

Please explain how receiving a scholarship will allow you to achieve your goals and which support services or part of the services do you think will be of most benefit to you.

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Performance Support

A rugby specific scholarship includes:

  • Monetary value (TBC dependent on standard of performance)
  • A Sport and Fitness Gym Membership (Value £350)
  • Two coached S&C sessions per week (a full weeks S&C Program)
  • Free physiotherapy
  • Access to individual S&C and conditioning program
  • Access to video analysis software
  • Access Nutrition workshops
  • Access to Sport Psychology sessions to support performance
  • Access to recovery sessions

Performance player support includes:

  • Two coached S&C sessions (a full weeks S&C Program)
  • Free physiotherapy
  • Access to individual S&C and conditioning program
  • Access to video analysis software
  • Access Nutrition workshops
  • Access to Sport Psychology sessions to support performance
  • Access to recovery sessions

Register your interest

Do you currently play competitively and are interested in competing for/training during your time at the University of Birmingham? Register your interest below and your details will be passed on to our performance coach.

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Student Club

Our student Rugby club will provide you with an all-round university Rugby experience. With four league teams and a 5th XV providing extra fixtures, there are multiple opportunities to be involved competitively and socially. The club welcomes all level’s of players. 

 

 

To find out more about how to get involved with the club, please use the red ‘contact us’ button to contact the club directly, or message them on any of their social media pages using the links provided.

Key Contacts

Head Coach: Tom Drewett

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Facilities

2x 3G Pitches and multiple grass pitches

All our outdoor facilities are located within a 20-minute walk of Sport & Fitness. Bournbrook pitches are opposite the club and our Metchley site is adjacent to Pritchatts Park student accommodation on Metchley Lane.

Gym

Our state-of-the-art gym is available for all your strength and conditioning needs.

Training Times

  • Monday Afternoon
  • Tuesday Morning
  • Friday Afternoon

Exact times will be confirmed by the club upon registration.

Competition Opportunities

4 teams that compete in BUCS Leagues ranging from Premier North -through to Tier 3, Cup Competitions and BUCS 7’s tournament.

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Social Rugby

The University Mens 5th team offers you the opportunity to play rugby around your studies. Matches are played against other intramural teams and local universities in the cluster league. There are a wide range of social opportunities throughout the year.
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Membership Price

As part of signing up to a Sports Club you are agreeing to the Sport and Fitness Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Sports Club Code of Conduct and other UB Sport policies. Click here to head to Sports Club Benefits to read them.

£210 annual membership includes:

  • Maximum 22 weeks qualified coaching at all training sessions and fixtures
  • Overnight accommodation for specific fixtures
  • Pre-season friendlies
  • Pre-season included
  • Maximum x 22 weeks x 5.5 hrs per week training
  • Access to BUCS 7s competition
  • Travel to BUCS Fixtures across 4 teams
  • Sport related equipment provided

Extra – not compulsory

  • Club related social Activity
  • Individual club clothing purchased – varied on price
  • Access to RFU International Tickets

*This is an approximate list of what the club membership may include. This can change at any point, so please confirm with the club directly on what this membership includes.

Trials and Tasters

Trials

Friday 27 September | 2.00pm – 4.00pm | Metchley Grass

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