Radley College partners with Gloucester Rugby on youth pathways

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 13:31 · Archive

Radley College near Abingdon has partnered with Gloucester Rugby to strengthen pathways for young players into professional rugby.

Radley College near Abingdon has announced a partnership with Gloucester Rugby to enhance its rugby programme through the club's Finding the Edge scheme. The collaboration aims to strengthen the pathway from school rugby into representative and professional rugby.

The college currently has around 450 players representing 23 teams across four age groups each year, with more than 20 teams competing every weekend. Its rugby programme includes performance analysis, specialist skills clinics, and strength and conditioning support.

Nick Wood, master in charge of rugby at Radley College, said: "Becoming part of Finding the Edge will only serve to strengthen the links between Gloucester Rugby and Radley College, through the coaching support offered on top of our own high-quality provision." He added that the partnership would allow the best players in each age group to work towards one of the country's leading academy programmes.

Gloucester Rugby's involvement will provide additional expertise and development opportunities whilst maintaining focus on education, helping to develop well-rounded young men who thrive both on and off the field.

How it is being reported

• Abingdon college partners with Gloucester Rugby to boost young players’ pathwaysRadley College, in the village of Radley near Abingdon, has announced a collaboration with Gloucester Rugby.Oxfordshire Guardian · 15 Nov, 13:00
• Abingdon college partners with Gloucester Rugby to boost young players’ pathwaysRadley College, in the village of Radley near Abingdon, has announced a collaboration with Gloucester Rugby.Oxford Mail · 15 Nov, 13:00

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