Welcome

Bournemouth first XV are known as Bournemouth Lions. Bournemouth Lions play in the South West Premier League. We boasts four teams, playing facilities of the highest standard and a great, friendly club atmosphere. From beginners to experts Bournemouth Rugby caters for all levels of ability and experience. All 4 teams play in various leagues and competitions.

The first and second teams are competitive outfits with a focus on results. The third team is a strong, fun outfit that consistently feeds into the 1st and 2nd XVs. The 4th XV is a great team for keen players, particularly new comers, to hone their skills and increase their rugby experience and game time before making their way up the Bournemouth rugby ladder.

The Coaches

Led by Performance Director, Richard Sharp who brings a wealth of knowledge as a previous player and Head Coach/Player Mike Pope.

Training

Training for all teams takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with a prompt 7pm start. Most matches are held on a Saturday afternoon. We find this schedule works well as we can achieve a lot and cover a fair amount of work, with a schedule that is not overly demanding for the players.

Strength & Conditioning

The club is striving hard to mirror the professionalism of the modern game. There is a healthy gym culture amongst the keener members of the club. We have also established number of links with nutritionist’s and dietitian’s where more support is given to players about diet, the right and wrong things to eat, the right times to eat, hydration, and so on. We are sure that this dedication off the field will turn itself into wins on match-day.