Information on the club
The University currently have 2 teams competing (1 male and 1 female).
The club competes in the national BUCS league against other Universities around the United Kingdom.
The Womens Rugby coach last season won last seasons University of Sunderland Sports Coach of the year Award.
To look at league fixtures and tables go to www.busa.org.uk/fl/teamsforinst.asp
Male President: Adam Park
Female President: Vicki Stobbart
Contact the president for more information about the club on:
Chris @ chris.geehan@sunderland.ac.uk
Vicki @ vicki.stobbart@sunderland.ac.uk
or
The Sports & Activities Officer Gavin Barnes at su.sports-act-officer@sunderland.ac.uk
Training times and Match days
|
Womens Rugby |
Monday |
6 – 8 p.m. |
Ashbrooke |
|
Mens Rugby |
Monday |
6 – 8 p.m. |
Ashbrooke |
Matches are played Wednesday afternoons at Askbrooke sports ground.
Cost
Full membership £x.xx
Associate membership £x.xx
Training £x.x.x
Kit
The University main colours are Navy and Orange, however there are teams that wear Orange and Navy.
The kit is available to purchase @ www.usskit.co.uk
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