League Table
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | D | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Winchester | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 49 |
| 3 |  Tottonians | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 49 |
| 4 |  Bournemouth Rugby | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 48 |
| 5 |  Wimborne | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 39 |
| 6 |  Chobham | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
Welcome
Bournemouth first XV are known as Bournemouth Lions. The Lions play in the Regional 2 South Central League.
We boast 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 newcomers, to hone their skills and increase their rugby experience and game time before making their way up the Bournemouth rugby ladder or players just wanting the occasional run out.
Keep reading to find out more about our coaching staff, training details, strength & conditioning, and membership.
The Coaches
Steve Duffield
Senior Team Manager
steve.duffield@bournemouth-rugby.co.uk
Annie Morrell
Lions Manager
lionsmanager@bournemouth-rugby.co.uk
Will Croker
Director of Rugby
will.croker@bournemouth-rugby.co.uk
Dan Connolly
Senior Team Coach
Dan.Connolly@bournemouth-rugby.co.uk
Jon Sanchez
Senior Team Coach
jon.sanchez@bournemouth-rugby.co.uk
Kev Cotterell
Senior Team Coach
Will Croker is the Director of Rugby, and he is supported by a team of coaches. Dan Connolly is a Level 3 Coach, Bath DPP Coach and former International Player. Joining Dan are Kev and Jon who both have a wealth of experience in rugby at all levels. Our coaching team are supported by a team of coaches, ex-players with a wealth of experience. All coaches and managers are willing and passionate volunteers. They are all supported by Steve who is our Senior Manager and Annie who is the Lions manager, they work together to manage the team and their needs. Come speak to us!
training
The third and fourth teams train together and in what is known as the black squad, making it easy for players to make the transition between the two teams. Training for all teams takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with a prompt 7 pm 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. New players are always welcome, a assessment will be made to place you in either the gold or black squads. You can either just turn up or contact us via our roles page. The first few sessions are free, we will then ask you to purchase your membership for the season.
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 a number of links with nutritionists and dietitians 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.
Player membership
New players are always welcome and can just turn up and join in. If you would like more information contact a manager or coach. Full membership for an adult player currently stands at £260. Payment can either be in a lump sum or direct debits. Sponsorship can also be arranged either through private arrangements or through the wider club sponsorship program.
Player Membership includes
Training food and food following matches
Playing kit
Quality coaching
Touch Rugby
Member offers at bar and kitchen
Free entry to 1st XV home games + one guest free
Apply for International tickets
- Physio