Head of Rugby: Simon Culley
Email: simon.culley@northumbria.ac.uk
Phone: 07968 541856
Coaches: David Guthrie, Magnus Leask
If you are interested in playing rugby at Northumbria or are a rugby player that is considering applying to the University please contact simon.culley@northumbria.ac.uk
Men's President: Kit McCartney (07793746787)
Women's President: Lauren Overson (07411410810)
Team Northumbria Rugby Strategic Aims:
- To become the most 'athlete focused' rugby program in BUCS
- To prioritise individual technical and tactical development
- Deliver the highest level of off field support, particularly in Strength and Conditioning.
- Produce players that graduate into part or full time contracts or go onto play at the highest level that they can achieve
- Remain focused on holistic welfare of 'Student-Athletes'.
Team Northumbria Structure:
- Men's 1st XV - BUCS Prem A (top level of University Rugby)
- Women's 1st XV - BUCS 1A Champions
- Men's 2nd XV - Tier 2, targeting promotion for 2013/14
- Men's 3rd XV - tIER 3 Champions, promoted to Tier 2 for 2013/14
Performance Squad:
- Fully structured training week
- Supervised Strength and Conditioning sessions with personalised programme
- Full access to Physiotheraphy and Rehabilitation
- Indoor skills sessions to develop individal and pposiitonal technique
2013/14 Pre-season:
- Begind late August 2013 (Men), early September (Women)
- Staggered return in growing numbers over 6 weeks
If you wish to be considered for invitation please email simon.culley@northumbria.ac.uk asap
