Esher President’s Cup: London schools aim to make a final pre-season statement
A big welcome back to the 2017/18 schools rugby season! This weekend marks the official start of the season for some schools, but for most it is the final weekend of preparations, and for many that means pre-season tournaments. One of the most important of the lot is the Annual Esher RFC President’s […]
U20 6 Nations: England change 3 for Wales as Malins gets Saracens call up
England have named their team for Friday night’s U20 6 Nations game against Wales. England had a poor 6 Nations in 2016 while Wales won the Grand Slam, since then though England have won the World Rugby U20 Championships and beat France handsomely in their opening game of this year’s U20 6 Nations, making […]
Schools Rugby Midweek Update
A quieter midweek than last, perhaps, but it has only been quiet in terms of quantity so far, not quality. Tuesday and Wednesday both saw plenty of exciting fixtures, while Thursday and Friday both look set to be fascinating. Tuesday Tuesday was a huge day in the NatWest Cup. Durham secured their […]
Schools Rugby Midweek Preview: Tour games, derby games, and Wednesday Night Lights
After a stunning weekend of schools rugby, the midweek action takes over, and what a week of rugby it is set to be. There are games every day of the week, and not just any old games, big games. The NatWest Cup and Vase both see action, as does the Champions Trophy, while a […]
Schools Rugby Weekend Roundup: 17/09/16
Week two of the schools rugby season had a lot to live up to after a stunning opening weekend, but it has more than matched that excellent opening week. This weekend saw some very important match ups, perhaps most interestingly of all the battle between the Champions Trophy champions, Bedford, and the back to […]
Schools Rugby Weekend Preview: Local derbies and huge encounters set the tone on the 2nd weekend
After a superb opening weekend of the season last week, this weekend looks set to be equally as exciting, plus there is the added benefit of some form to add to the equation. Like last week, we have picked ten fixtures to focus on, and you have the opportunity to make your predictions on […]
Midweek Schools Rugby: Quiet week to end with a bang at Kingston Park on Friday night
With all schools now back in session, this week represents the first proper midweek of schools rugby of the season. Nevertheless, it is still a reasonably quiet one, just a handful of games will be taking place. Though with the hectic schedule of midweek NatWest Cup and Champions Trophy games set to start coming […]
Impressive Whitgift seal President’s Cup for the perfect end to pre season
Sunday saw the final stages of pre-season for a number of schools, with some of the biggest pre season Festivals taking place. One such festival was the annual President’s Cup at Esher RFC. Every year this is a key tournament for the eight entrants, and this year was no different, with some hugely competitive […]
England U18 suffer heavy loss but Wales back on track with a win
England U18 fell to a second successive defeat as they went down 53-14 to South Africa Schools A. The defeat follows last week’s 23-18 loss to France U18, but England still have a chance to claim a win on Saturday when they face South Africa Schools. England had made ten changes to their […]
England U18 make sweeping changes for South Africa A test
The England U18 side to face South Africa Schools A in their second game on tour tomorrow (Tuesday) has been named. Head Coach John Fletcher makes ten changes to the side that lost to France on Friday, 23-18. There is also a positional switch for London Irish & Wellington College’s Tom Parton, who moves […]
