Rugby in Private Boarding School

When it comes to excellent private schools for academia and a wide range of sports in general, there are so many to choose from. But let’s take Rugby for example, an underlying core sport that has been played in independent boarding schools for decades… how do you know which UK independent boarding schools are best for your child’s Rugby development and progression?

Many former and current professional England internationals have previously attended UK boarding schools and it is no coincidence that world cup finalists such as Owen Farrell and Piers Francis have been able to develop to their potential and been given the opportunity to represent England for a combined total of over 100 caps! But why is this? What makes these private schools so specialised and successful in Rugby?

Rugby is commonly played throughout the Advent term in the vast majority of UK boarding schools, of which have staged school fixtures since the late 19th Century. In many independent private schools, it is still the most common sport above football, with a greater emphasis on an advanced school Rugby programme… so how do you choose the best one?

Well we make that easier for you by hand-selecting some of the finest Rugby programmes within the private school sector across the UK. With sport in general showing advancements in terms of technology, sport’s science, psychology and media coverage, it is no longer as simple as finding a private school who have performed well in the past. We’ve done the hard work by finding independent boarding schools with Rugby programmes that demonstrate: excellent links to professional clubs to increase a student’s levels of exposure, unrivalled competitive fixture lists, coaches who have first-hand experience in the professional game and strength & conditioning teams tailoring individual programmes through the use of state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to maximise your potential.

If you’d like more information on how to join the best UK independent boarding school for the sport of your choice, then please email info@ukprivateschoolfinder.com and our team can happily assist with your enrolment!