Promoting traditional Rugby values
Rugby promises to provide every pupil at RGS with the opportunity to maximise their potential in a dynamic and fun learning environment. We are committed to coaching four technical skills that make up our ‘RGS Identity’. Our focus on the technical aspects of catch and pass, ball presentation, low tackles, and awareness builds to our aim of playing an attractive and enjoyable brand of rugby.
RGS Worcester is proud to be able to provide multiple team fixtures across all age groups. With training and home fixtures played at our historical Flagge Meadow playing fields, we believe in promoting traditional rugby values as well as our own Charter for Sport values, to be ‘Resilient, Gracious, Selfless and Willing’.
mr robert lewis, head of rugby, is a welsh rugby union player with far-ranging experience.
Specialist Coaches
Head of Rugby, Mr Robert Lewis, is a former Welsh Rugby Union player with extensive and distinguished experience at both national and international levels. Mr Lewis has a remarkable international pedigree, having represented Wales at Under 18, Under 19, and Under 20 levels. He was also selected for the Wales Senior Sevens team, competing on the IRB7s World Circuit. Domestically, he has played in the English Premiership, Heineken Cup, Celtic League, and LV Cup. During his time at London Welsh, he won the English Championship twice and the British and Irish Cup. He also had the honour of representing the prestigious Barbarians RFC. His wealth of experience at the highest levels of the game underpins the vision and leadership he brings to the RGS Rugby Programme.
Our outstanding Rugby Programme is delivered by a team of Rugby Specialist Coaches who possess a deep wealth of professional playing and coaching experience. Every age group benefits from this expertise, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching rugby education that supports development at all levels of ability. Rugby Development Coach, Mr Aleki Lutui, is a highly respected international player and coach. He has represented Tonga at three Rugby World Cups and currently coaches the national team’s set-piece. His vast experience in international rugby and technical proficiency highlights the high calibre of coaching offered at RGS Worcester.
Professional Rugby Coach, Mr Christopher Gemmell, brings a dynamic blend of elite playing experience and proven coaching expertise. A former England Under 18 international with Premiership experience, Chris has trained and competed at an elite level. He now channels this background into coaching with a strong focus on individual skill development, game understanding, and building a cohesive team culture.
Supporting this coaching team are Mr Huw Taylor and Mr Olly Allsopp, who each bring unique strengths and high-level rugby experience.
Mr Taylor is a former England Under 20 international and a 2016 Junior World Cup champion, having scored in the final.
Mr Allsopp complements the team with his versatility and breadth of playing experience. He has represented clubs including Birmingham Moseley, London Scottish, and Harlequins, and was a part of the Worcester Warriors Academy. Mr Allsopp has transitioned into coaching with a passion for developing young talent and promoting excellence in the sport.
Girls’ Team and Rugby Sevens
RGS offer Senior Girls’ Rugby, which is proving very popular, so popular that we have entered teams into the National Rosslyn Park Sevens Tournament, where the Girls made the National Plate Quarter Finals in 2022 and in 2023 qualified for the second day at the prestigious tournament.
Rugby Sevens has become a real focus for RGS as the fixture list has grown throughout the year. The skills required for the game sit well with our RGS values and principles and also help ensure that fitness levels remain high in preparation for pre-season training.
senior girls’ rugby teams entered into the national rosslyn park sevens tournament.
RGS Worcester Announced as Official Education Partner of Worcester Warriors
We are delighted to share the exciting news that RGS Worcester has been named the Official Education Partner of Worcester Warriors for the 2025/26 season.
This new partnership marks the beginning of an exciting collaboration between the two organisations united by a shared commitment to excellence in sport, education and community engagement across Worcestershire. As part of the partnership, the RGS Worcester name will appear on the Worcester Warriors playing shirts, a very proud moment for our School and wider community.
Rugby Philosophies
There are two philosophies that drive Rugby Provision at the School: ‘Mini-to-Modus’ and ‘Modus-to-Mini.
Mini-to-Modus
RGSW has a distinct player pathway from our Prep Schools through to the Senior School rugby. At each stage, every player is developed through skill and game-based delivery, with the ultimate goal of giving pupils an opportunity to play in our Modus Cup. This is a unique opportunity to play at Sixways Stadium, where supporters attend in their thousands to cheer on the team in what is a special experience for all those involved.
Modus-to-Mini
A pathway is also encouraged from the Senior School down through to our Prep Schools, where our 1st XV Rugby students are expected to be role models for the younger years, offering superb support and guidance on and off the field of play.
With close links to the professional game in the English Premiership and Guinness Pro 14, there are opportunities for aspiring young rugby players to forge their way into Elite Academies. RGS Worcester has a rich history of producing Academy Players for the Worcester Warriors, and alumni include Jonny Arr, who is the highest-capped Worcester Warriors player to date, and most recently, Loïc Keasey, who has represented England Under 18 in South Africa. These players are supported tremendously by our Athlete Development Programme, which offers strength and conditioning, individualisation and specialisation, as well as mentoring by one of our elite Coaching Staff.
Rugby Tour Brochure – 2022
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