• Daily Mail Vase (February 2010)
• 2007/08 Season Review
  
• Up to date results can be found here

Welbeck is steeped in rugby tradition. As the number one team sport in the British Armed Forces this passion for the ultimate team game is emulated in all that Welbeck stands for. Often the entire College will turn out to chilling renditions of ‘I Vow to Thee my Country’ from the touchline to spur on their 1st XV. Despite only having 320 students the college fields 6 boys and 2 girls’ competitive sides competing at the highest level.

Our coaching team includes staff who have coached at the highest level in school rugby. Each of our 8 teams is allocated 2 specialist coaches and is given guidance in physical, psychological and nutritional preparation for the demands of the modern game allowing development for students from novice to elite level.

In the last nine years the boys 1st XV have reached the last 16 of the Daily Mail Cup twice the last 32 three times and most recently reached the Vase semi final. The school regularly has several members of the college represent Leicestershire U18’s and has had several go on to play for their country. Nine of the Army Academy and six of the Combined Services U23’s are Welbexians and both sides were captained by Welbexians in 2008.

Playing two terms of rugby, with the concentration turning to sevens in the second half of the spring term Welbeck fixture list dates back to 1952 and pitches its teams against some of the top rugby playing schools in the country. These include; Oundle; Oakham; Uppingham and Stamford.

The 1st XV embark on overseas tours biennially and each year we host and play rugby teams from all over the world. We also continue to forge a strong working relationship with the English Rugby Football Union: hosting the national U18’s training; and the RFU Midlands Coaching for Teachers day. The schools outstanding rugby facilities including CV. weights room, swimming pool, floodlit astroturf and 6 top quality pitches which have been utilised for pre-season training camps by Leicester Tigers all illustrate the growing recognition of the college and the rugby club as a national centre of excellence.

Master in charge of Rugby: Paul Calland