Rugby Union (m)
About Us
Introduction
The Leeds University Rugby Programme offers a unique and thrilling opportunity for students to experience almost professional rugby structures whilst studying at one of the best universities in the UK.
The Club
Club Moto: Marching on Together “proficiscor in una”.
The Leeds University Rugby club runs 4 teams every week, with an incredible 120 registered players. Over the years, our club has formed a player development partnership with the Leeds Carnegie, Yorkshire, RFU, Otley (National 2) and Ilkley . This will see players who want to combine a good education degree with a pathway in to professional rugby. Being part of university rugby, as a student you will be in the most ‘professional’ rugby environment around, outside of the professional game. A university player will play on average 20-32 games of rugby a year; will have team training two times a week, on top of an individual or unit session two morning a week, complimented with three weight training sessions a week! Each player however, is carefully monitored by the excellent Mike Farandino, who heads the strength and conditioning programmes for the university.
Every year all 4 teams compete against Leeds Met in the varsity fixtures. The 1st Xv have the honour of rounding off the day of sport by playing at Headingley stadium in front of a crowd of up to 15,000 people.
Mission
The Leeds University Rugby Club’s mission is to offer students and other interested individuals the opportunity to play rugby at a level they aspire to. To ensure they are properly coached and managed so that they can do so in a safe caring environment. Their self respect and taking part to be as important as being successful.
University of Leeds rugby caters for players of all abilities, so you will always be able to find a team to accomodate your skill level. Throughout the whole club, everyone is treated as a team mate, so should you feel you need improvement in a certain area of your game, there will always be someone happy to help you develop yourself, whether it be in the gym or outside on the rugby pitch.
Scholarships
The Leeds University Rugby Scholarships are designed to support the needs of performance athletes during their time studying at the University of Leeds. This aim will be achieved by providing technical and financial support.Providing practical solutions and services to students who have the talent and commitment will ultimately enable them to fulfil their potential within their chosen sport and their academic ventures.
Players
We currently have club, county and international players. Our 1st team play in the Bucs prem A North, 2nds play in the Mens conference 1A and 3rd & 4ths in the lowers conference leagues. Due to our continuing success we aim to operate a 5th team in the 2011-2012 season.Players will be required to play for Leeds Carnegie A league, and U19 if requested.
Documents
If you would like to see the Club's Documents please see below
asset/Organisation/7847/Code-of-COnduct.pdf
asset/Organisation/7847/IMG_0001.pdf
asset/Organisation/7847/IMG_0002.pdf
asset/Organisation/7847/IMG_0003.pdf
asset/Organisation/7847/IMG_0004.pdf
asset/Organisation/7847/IMG_0005.pdf
Insurance
Please be aware that you do not have personal accident insurance cover related to this activity. If you would like any cover, please seek this individually. Here are some providers that you can enquire with:
http://www.endsleigh-business.co.uk/Pages/personal-accident.aspx
http://www.sportscoverdirect.com/sportsguard/
For further information or queries, please contact the committee.
Contact Us
| Committee Position |
Name |
Email |
Mobile |
| Club Captain |
Rob Ellinson |
ee09re@leeds.ac.uk |
07595178438 |
| Club Secretary |
Tom Dias |
lw09trnd@leeds.ac.uk |
07545153633 |
| Treasurer |
James Radcliff |
radders_99@hotmail.com |
07817877685 |
| Social Secretary |
Chris Parsons |
csparsons00@hotmail.co.uk |
?07769711369 |
| Social Secretary |
Andy Crimmins |
bs10a2jc@leeds.ac.uk |
07411226698 |
| Press Secretary |
Greg Sturge |
gregsturge@hotmail.co.uk |
?07792005934 |
| Web and Marketing |
Wiktor Pietraszewski |
wiktorp@blueyonder.co.uk |
07912304641 |
| Fresher’s Captain |
Tony Quinn Jaques |
sd10aqj@leeds.ac.uk |
07766305357 |
| Fresher’s Captain |
Hugh Mac |
ml10hmh@Leeds |
07515824594 |
| Fresher’s Captain |
Will Magie |
will_magie@hotmail.com |
07704543922 |
| Fresher’s Captain |
Tom Doig |
afro_zed@hotmail.com |
07912151369 |
| Sponsorship Secretary |
Harry Edwards |
harryedwards51@googlemail.com |
07793813635 |
| Sponsorship Secretary |
George Strang |
georgestrang@hotmail.co.uk |
07725657702 |
| Ref Secretary |
Ed Hough |
ed.hough89@gmail.com |
07860535871 |
| Head stash and Kit Secretary |
Jack Bell |
jacko_419@hotmail.co.uk |
?07523804127 |
| Stash and Kit Secretary |
James TwomeyBen Holden |
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| Head Coach |
Hugh Gumbs |
hughgumbs@hotmail.com |
07751480784 |
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