Rugby - world-class facilities and coaching

Why do we play rugby?

Our rugby programme is modern, dynamic, and promotes a team-first culture.

As an invasion-based team game, rugby teaches skills such as effective communication, strategic leadership and fast, tactical decision making. It provides a wonderful environment in which to learn meaningful transferable life skills like resilience and commitment.

In a world where such skills have as much value as subject knowledge, it has a profoundly important place for us as a school and aligns with our strong rugby history.

Rugby allows us to build better people through it, not just for it.

Nick Williams

Head of Rugby

An introduction to rugby at Bryanston

Our Head of Rugby Nick Williams talks about fostering a love of the game at Bryanston and the transformative impact it can offer to pupils on and off the pitch.

Who can play rugby?

Rugby is available to boys of all ages and abilities. The Autumn term provides a comprehensive and competitive training and 15 a side fixture programme. This includes entry into county and national cup competitions.

Rugby 7s is available to boys of all ages in the Spring term, with our teams competing in county and nationally recognised school tournaments.

In the Summer term, a touch rugby and conditioning programme continues. We have recently started a non-contact Rugby 7s activity in the Summer term to encourage more girls to play the game.

We have a close relationship with Bath Rugby and regularly have boys and our coaching staff represented in the DPP programmes through from U14- U18.

Sale Sharks at Bryanston

In Summer 2023 we were delighted to host Sale Sharks for a series of training sessions.

Watch Sale Sharks head coach Alex Sanderson speaking with our Head of Rugby Nick Williams.

High Performance Sports Programme - Weights

Heart, body, craft and mind

Our sports scholars and performance athletes benefit from our High Performance Sports Programme. They have access to cutting-edge technology, featuring 3D motion cameras, integrated force platforms, and an indoor track.

Our experts provide personalised guidance to enhance performance, strength and conditioning and facilitate efficient recovery.

World-class rugby facilities

Specialised resources such as speed gates, motion capture cameras, and force plates
Four fully equipped power racks to support strength and conditioning
Two fully equipped gymnasiums featuring cutting-edge Techno Gym equipment
A 40-meter indoor track dedicated to athletic training and development
Six full-size rugby pitches, impeccably maintained year-round
A state-of-the-art world-class training sports performance gymnasium
Six lanes and a 25-meter pool for aquatic training and fitness
A dedicated recovery room equipped with 20 Techno Gym RPM bikes
Onsite physiotherapy facilities to provide essential care and recovery support
A 24-hour onsite medical centre, ensuring health and safety
Three indoor gymnasiums for wet-weather training and versatile workout options

Rugby match fixtures and results

Rugby Sevens Rugby Tens Rugby Union