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Previous playing experience Oxford Brookes University/Oxford Quins, London Irish (Championship), Wasps (Premiership), Harlequins (Premiership) Previous coaching experience Physiotherapist for: Oxford Quins Men’s and Women’s Teams (2022- Current), Thames Valley Centre of Excellence (2023-Current) I chose to pursue a career in physiotherapy after experiencing my father being treated for rheumatoid arthritis throughout my childhood. It inspired … Continued

Activate Rugby Academy has been a huge part of my development as a rugby player over the last two years. The coaching staff, the players and the environment are second to none. I am shocked looking back on my time with the college at how much I have developed my game and as person over … Continued

I decided to go to college because I was excited about the opportunity to do rugby full time around my studies. I was very passionate about the sport, so it was a huge step up from once-a-week training at club. Training 3 times a week whilst also studying a-levels was challenging but I definitely enjoyed … Continued

Previous playing experience London & South East U18s, Oxford University Blues, Richmond Women (Premiership), Harlequins Women (Premiership), Ramlin Jesters (7s) Previous coaching experience Oxford Brookes University ( Head Coach 2018/19) Oxford University (Women’s Blues Head Coach 2019/20), Wasps ER Centre of Excellence (Assistant Coach 2021/22, Head Coach 2022/23), Oxford Harlequins (Women’s Head Coach 2020-2023), Thames … Continued

The minute Sam walked through the door, we knew he was destined for great things. Sam, a Cardiff and Pontypridd boy came to us and studied a BTEC Sport Science course alongside his Rugby. Sam had a fantastic first year where he represented the ACE and Wasps Academy before earning a call up to play … Continued